Leadership Award
The Leadership Award is presented to a woman in Delaware higher education on the basis of leadership activities and significant contributions within the field. The nominee must have demonstrated “steps to success,” while serving as a role model for “rising stars” in higher education.
Past recipients of the Leadership Award
- 2014 – Phyllis Collins, Executive Director of the Academic Enrichment Unit, Delaware State University
- 2013 – Ms. Eileen Donnelly, Assistant Vice President of Technology and Dean of the College of Online Experiential Learning, Wilmington University
- 2013 – Dr. L. Germaine Scott-Cheatham, Assistant Vice President of Development, Delaware State University
- 2012 – Dr. Frances Leach, Assistant Campus Director, Delaware Technical Community College
- 2012 – Dr. Marilyn Prime, Director of University Student Centers, University of Delaware
- 2011 – Dr. LaVerne T. Harmon, University Vice President, Wilmington University
- 2010 – Carolyn Curry, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Delaware State University
- 2010 – Dr. Kimberly Joyce, Assistant Vice President for Educational Support, Delaware Technical Community College
- 2009 – LeaNora Ruffin, Assistant Dean, Career Development Office, Widener University School of Law
- 2008 – Linda Ammons, Associate Provost and Dean, Widener University School of Law
Rising Star Award
The Rising Star Award is presented to a woman in Delaware higher education whose potential for future achievement is evident and recognized. The nominee must also demonstrate a commitment to higher education through noteworthy contributions in the field and/or to community service.
Past recipients of the Rising Star Award
- 2014 – Alice Miller, Coordinator of Student Activities, Wilmington University
- 2014 – Casey Impagliazzo, Communications Specialist, University Student Centers, University of Delaware
- 2013 – Jennifer Blackwell, Academic Counselor, Delaware Technical Community College
- 2012 – Cara Stanard, Academic Counselor, Delaware Technical Community College
- 2011 – Sharon Lynn Mossman, Instructor for the Dental Hygiene Department, Delaware Technical Community College
- 2010 – Erin Zoranski, International Education Coordinator and Instructor, Delaware Technical Community College
- 2009 – Simone Marie George, Assistant to the President, Wilmington University
- 2008 – Lalena Luna, Program Coordinator for Hispanics Culture and Student Campus Programs, University of Delaware
- 2008 – Tina Scott, Director of Student Affairs, Wilmington University