Newcomer Award Nomination


MASFAP thanks the sponsors who support our organization.

Bob Berger Newcomer Award

This award is intended to recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals new to the financial aid profession. It is presented in honor of the late Mr. Bob Berger, former Director of Student Financial Aid at Missouri Western State University. Bob’s service in the financial aid community began in 1971 and until his untimely death in April 2002, Bob ensured that students were the focus of his career. He believed and exemplified that a student’s success in education is paramount in the financial aid industry. Bob also believed in the professional development of his staff and the MASFAP community so that we may act as advocates for the student – just as he did. This award will serve as a reminder of Bob’s legacy to both MASFAP and the entire student financial aid profession.

To be considered for this award, each candidate must meet the following criteria:

Be an Institutional MASFAP member who is a first time financial aid professional. This administrator must have been in the profession for less than five years (as of January 1).
Have made outstanding contributions at the institutional, regional, state, and/or national levels
Strive to keep students’ interest his/her first priority
Be dedicated to providing professional development to others and for themselves to better assist students
Give back to the financial aid community
Demonstrate leadership by participating in and supporting student aid related activities and programs

The award will be bestowed at the Fall MASFAP Conference at the discretion of the Newcomer Welcome Committee only when the high standards set forth above have been met. The chosen recipient(s) will receive a paid MASFAP conference registration along with a token of appreciation from the MASFAP organization.

Nominations can be submitted to the Newcomer Welcome Committee Chairperson beginning July 1 and ending no later than October 1 prior to the subsequent fall conference. All nominations must include a letter of recommendation along with the nomination form. Submit this form online and send your letter of recommendation to:
            Sherry Pennington
            Cottey College
            1000 W Austin
            Nevada, MO 64772
            Fax: (417) 448-1025
            spennington@cottey.edu

Candidates's Information:

First Name

Last Name

Title


Institution


Number of Years in Profession:

Why are you nominating this individual for the Bob Berger Newcomer Award? (Please specify how this individual keeps students first in mind by providing professional development to better assist students. In addition, identify how this individual demonstrates leadership by participating in and supporting student aid related activities and programs.)

Please also include a letter of recommendation to further support your nomination. Some qualities to consider in your recommendation are: shares ideas and talents, proactive approach, brings resolution, resolves problems, and a “can do” attitude. Indicate specific examples of contributions at the institutional, regional, state, and/or national levels.

Nominator's Information:
Your Name

Your Institution

Your Email Address

MASFAP thanks the advertisers who support our organization.