The Garth Paton Distinguished Service Award annually recognizes a member's outstanding service contributions to NASSM. The NASSM Distinguished Service Award is intended to (a) be one of distinction within NASSM and the award recipients own academic community, and (b) encourage high standards of service to NASSM and other forms of professional contribution among NASSM's members.

Qualifications:

Candidates qualify when they have:

1. been a member of good standing for at least 10 years in NASSM, and
2. have an ongoing record of exemplary service to NASSM.

Nomination forms should be submitted with the credentials listed below:

• Name of Nominee
• Name of Nominator (self-nominations accepted)
• Date of Submission
• Signature of Nominator

In addition the candidate should be sure to:

• state how long they have been a member of NASSM
• submit a list of ALL service activities to NASSM in which they have been involved

Please send this nomination form along with the accompanying credentials by no later than July 15 the Member at Large appointed by the NASSM President. The current appointee is:

Past Garth Paton Distinguished Service Award Winners

2018

Matt Brown, University of South Carolina

2017

Orland Hoeber, University of Regina

2016

Aubrey Kent, Temple University

2015

Jim Weese, Western University

2014

Ming Li, Western Michigan University

2013

Clay Stoldt, Wichita State University

2012

Alison Doherty, Western University

2011

Carol Barr, University of Massachusetts

2010

Dianna Gray, University of Northern Colorado

2009

no recipient due to withdrawal of candidates

2008

Robin Ammon, Slippery Rock University

2007

Karen Danylchuk, The University of Western Ontario

2006

Jacquelyn Cuneen, Bowling Green State University

2005

Sue Inglis, McMaster University

2004

Brenda Pitts, Georgia State University

2003

Garth Paton, University of New Brunswick

2002

Bob Boucher, Windsor University

2001

Janet Parks, Bowling Green State University