NJACAC Awards, 2010

Each year, current members of NJACAC are invited to nominate other members in good standing as candidates for one or more of several awards recognizing contributions to the Association and the admission counseling profession. The Awards Committee will review nominations and make recommendations to the Executive Board. Awards will be announced and presented at the annual conference in June.

2010 Award Winners:

Rising Professional Award: Andre Richburg, Brookdale Community College

Special Service Award: Dana Lambert, West Milford High School

The 2011 nomination form and information will be available in winter 2011.

The Robert Biunno Award

Named in memory of Robert Biunno, a consummate admission professional at Rutgers University who died tragically at the age of 48 (1927-1976), the Robert Biunno Award is the highest recognition NJACAC can bestow upon a member. This award recognizes a member’s loyalty, dedication, and extraordinary service to NJACAC.

NJACAC Special Services Award

This award is given to an individual who has made exemplary contributions to NJACAC and the admission counseling profession through membership on the Executive Board, leadership of a standing committee, and/or participation in professional development activities through mini-institutes and annual conferences.

Promising Professional Award

This award honors newer members who exemplify excellence and dedication to serving the needs of students in the transition from high school to college. Further, the award encourages honorees to continue their professional development through active participation in NJACAC activities and programs.

Retiring Members Award

Given to members who are retiring this calendar or school year, this award recognizes the members’ significant contributions to NJACAC during their careers in college admission counseling as high school counselors, college admission officers or independent consultants.