1997 FATHER JOSEPH DUNNE SERVICE AWARD is presented to:

Debra K. Schreiber
The Father Joseph Dunne Service Award is named in memory of the Late Reverend Joseph Dunne, former Executive Director of Niagara University and a "Founding Father" of NYSFAAA. The Dunne Service Award is annually awarded to a member who has served the organization with commitment and professionalism at a level above and beyond their own region. Debra Schreiber is such an individual.

Her career began at Monroe Community College right here in Rochester where she began under the able supervision of Bob Bleadow, who would become a lifetime mentor. She continued her career at Oglethorpe College, then as Director of Grants and Scholarships at Penn State, then as Director of Aid at Keuka College. She then left Keuka for a leadership role at ACT, where she continued her passion to move student aid forward and to a higher level. Since then she has served in a variety of consulting roles over the past few years.

Deb served her region through the financial aid awareness program, guidance counselor workshops, regional training activities, and as a strong mentor for new and developing members. She served as chair of the statewide Federal Relations Committee and founded a ver popular "news Flash" letterhead that was used to discuss state and federal legislative positions. Deb also served as newsletter editor, and invented the "Dear Debbie" advise column, which helped bring humor to her colleagues. She has served as a presenter at EASFAA, NASFAA, NYSFAAA, and a consultant to regional and national focus groups on a plethora of issues.

Deb has always been a champion of doing what's right for students first and foremost. She has been and continues to be committed to informed decision making by students, and all who have had the opportunity to work with Deb have benefited from her unique, honest, and most peasant style.

In her spare time she is an accomplished writer. Presently she has a novel "on hold" while she works on educational materials for her high school alma mater. Deb, who's chairperson of "The Schreiber Group" is also an excellent golfer and credits her "everyready bunny-like energy" to the clean fresh water of Keiki Lake.

It is an honor to present the Father Joseph Dunne Service Award to DEBRA K. SCHREIBER.

Presented by William Cheetham at the 1997 Annual Conference in Rochester, New York.

James F. Murphy
The Service Award is annually presented to individuals who have dedicated a large portion of their professional career to supporting the ideals of NYSFAAA, while mentoring their colleagues regionally and at the statewide level. James Murphy is such an individual.

Jim started his career in 1977 as a financial aid counselor at the New York City Technical College of the City University of New York. In 1981 he served as a consultant on the Federal Pell Grant Quality Control Study and in 1992 he was promoted to Pell Grant and Loan Program Coordinator. In 1984 he became the Associate Director of Financial Aid at Baruch College and in 1986 he was promoted to Director at Baruch. He now serves as Director of Financial Aid and Admissions at Baruch College.

Jim has served NYSFAAA as a novice training instructor, guidance counselor workshop instructor, Region VI Executive Council representative, statewide Development Committee chair, Conference XXI facilities chair, regional mentor, and recently as President and Past-President. He has always been a strong supporter of those within his region and someone you can count on to give his candid opinion without mincing words. He has represented NYSFAAA on NYSHESC committees to review bulletins, comment on loan processing issues, and to focus on future needs. He has served as EASFAA Newsletter Editor, and on the EASFAA XXV Conference Committee. He has been a presenter at SUNYFAP, EASFAA, and NASFAA. He has served on a NASFAA. Conference Committee and served as the NYC Chair of the NASFAA "Call to Action" Program. He has served as chair of the CUNY Council of Financial Aid Directors, and as Chair of Federal Relations, Systems, and Packaging Committees for this organization.

In his spare time Jim serves on his local school board and as a soccer and basketball coach. Jim and wife Pat are the proud parents of sons Jimmy and Terrence, and if you'd like to know just how proud, ask Jim about this past soccer season.

It is an honor to present JAMES F. MURPHY with the Thomas Monahan Award for his continued dedication to NYSFAAA, and a special think you on behalf of your colleagues for keeping NYSFAAA moving forward by continuing to invest time in our future.

Presented by William Cheetham at the 1997 Annual Conference in Rochester, New York.

1997 NYSFAAA ACHIEVEMENT AWARD is presented to:

Scott Atkinson
The NYSFAAA Achievement Award was originally established to be awarded to colleagues based on national and/or regionally recognized contributions or service to the student financial aid field or the advancement of our profession. This year's recipient has spent more than two decades meeting not one, but all of the desired criteria for this award.

Nationally, the recipient and his staff received the Institutional Model of Quality Award in 1993. He also received the Quality Control Leadership Award and the Individual Award for the Advancement of Quality Control. He usually serves as a federal trainer at Quality Assurance workshops and annual conferences. He currently is the representative for New York State and Puerto Rico for the National Coalition for Direct Lending.

Under service to the financial aid field, some of his contributions include: Chair, Loan Service Concerns Committee; NYSHESC Loan Advisory Board; Program Chair, 1990 Annual Conference; Co-Chair of the NYSFAAA Scholarship Committee; the Loan Processing Committee; the Regional Speakers Bureau; FAAM; and this list of service goes on and on.

His advancement of the profession is second to none. He spends countless hours assisting colleagues with financial aid questions and concerns. He is constantly working on various committees when time is simply not available. He rarely says "No" when his expertise is requested.

If is a great honor for me this evening to be given the opportunity to present the 1997 NYSFAAA Achievement Award to my boss, my mentor, and my long time friend, SCOTT ATKINSON, State University College at Brockport.

Presented by Cindy Kohlman at the 1997 Annual Conference.

1997 NYSFAAA CITATION OF APPRECIATION is presented to:

Rudy Santo
Mr. Rudy Santo started his career in higher education as a bursar in 1958, at Pace University, before moving to Long Island University in 1964. As NYSFAAA was formed in the late 60's, Rudy was a charter member and founder of the Association.

Rudy was an active member from the beginning. He was pivotal member of the NYSFAAA subcommittee on the Regionalization of EASFAA and NASFAA. in 1973-74. Rudy was also a trainer in NYSFAAA's initial Novice Training effort in 1971 at SUNY Farmingdale.

In 1975, Rudy moved to Fordham University and then served as a leading staff member at Novice Training from 1976 to 1989. During that period he was elected to the Executive Council representing Region VI from 1981 to 1984. Mr. Santo also served as NYSFAAA Treasurer from 1984 to 1988 - a period when the organization first achieved its outstanding financial stability.

Rudy also paid his dues on two state conference committees. He was chair of the vending committees for the 1979 conference in NYC and the 1985 conference at Mohawk.

Since leaving Fordham in 1993, Rudy continues to work with institutions and NYSFAAA members as a mentor and guide.

NYSFAAA is proud to present this Citation of Appreciation to MR. RUDY SANTO.

Presented by Warren Hoffman at the 1997 Annual Conference.

1997 NYSFAAA CITATION OF APPRECIATION is presented to:

Lawrence Seligman
Lawrence Seligman started his career at SUNY Morrisville before moving to the New York Institution of Technology. From the beginning he was very vocal about SUNY Aid Professionals taking an active involvement in NYSFAAA. He also hosted SUNY Aid Officer's meetings before there was an organization called SUNYFAP.

Lawrence served NYSFAAA as committee chairperson at two conferences. He was the Program Chairperson at the 1984 conference in Garden City and the Facilities chairperson at the 1992 conference at Hoppaugue.

Mr. Seligman has been a staunch supporter of FAAM on both the state and local level. Larry is noted for his excellent presentations to parents and students and his overall dedication to the profession.

NYSFAAA is proud to offer a Citation of Appreciation to MR. LAWRENCE SELIGMAN.

Presented by Warren Hoffman at the 1997 Annual Conference.

1997 NYSFAAA CITATION OF APPRECIATION is presented to:

Vincent Vater

As a founding member of NYSFAAA, Vincent Vater has been active in our profession for 28 years. Vince has volunteered much of his time spending two terms on the Executive Council representing Region III from 1982 to 1985.

Mr. Vater was active in all the conferences that Region III hosted. He co-chaired the very first vendor committee during NYSFAAA XV and was also the conference co-chairperson of NYSFAAA XX.

Over the years, Vincent has been very active in both the Guidance Counselor Workshop series and the Support Staff Workshops, as well as many other Region III activities.

NYSFAAA is happy to present this Citation of Appreciation to MR. VINCENT VATER.

Presented by Warren Hoffman at the 1997 Annual Conference.