Awards
NETA AWARDS
The New England Transfer Association recognizes and honors professionals who have made a difference in the lives of their students, their institutions, their profession, and/or our Association.
Questions? Email Susan Murphy at susan_murphy@uml.edu
RISING STAR AWARD
The Rising Star Award was established in 2011 to acknowledge new talent in the transfer world. To nominate a transfer colleague for the 2023 Rising Star Award, please submit a nomination form through the link below.
Sarah Elizabeth Crane Distinguished Service Award
The Sarah Elizabeth Crane Distinguished Service Award was established in 1998 as the Distinguished Service Award. It was renamed in 2011 to honor the dedicated service of our colleague Sarah Elizabeth Crane, who was a dedicated member of the New England Transfer Association who served on the Board and as the Membership Chair. She worked at Wentworth Institute of Technology as the Associate Director of Admissions dedicating a large portion of her time to transfer students. On August 25th, 2011, Sarah lost her battle with Melanoma.To nominate a NETA member for the 2023 Sarah Elizabeth Crane Distinguished Service Award, please submit a nomination form at the link below.
2023
Rising Star Award
Holly Smart
University of Maine Orono
Award Qualifications:
Has no more than five years of experience in the transfer field
Has made a significant contribution to transfer
Shows long-term potential in the field of transfer
Exemplifies a commitment to transfer students
Must be a NETA member
Previous Rising Star Award Winners:
2022 Nick Cloutier, Middlesex Community College
2021 Kristen Wolf, Simmons University
2019 Kevin Van Develde, University of Massachusetts Amherst
2018 Sydney Morgan, Simmons University
2017 Meri Amaral, Framingham State University
2016 Carolyn Freer, Bay Path University
2015 Dayna Bradstreet, Simmons College
2014 Michael Russell, Western New England University
2013 Brendan Stamm, Southern New Hampshire University
2012 Nora Luquer, Nichols College
2011 Lianne Hansen, Western New England University
2023
Sarah Elizabeth Crane
Distinguished Service Award
Beth Fullerton
Quinsigamond Community College
Award Qualifications
Is a current member of NETA and works with transfer students
Exercises active professional leadership in transfer advocacy
Has made significant contributions in transfer, to the students they serve and are respected professionals in their field.
Active participation in NETA OR active participation in the betterment of their own community around transfers
Has a strong sense of professional integrity
Is guided by a collaborative spirit
Past Award Recipients:
2022 Michael Russell, Western New England University
2021 Daniel Connolly, Suffolk University
2019 Mary Olenick, Cape Cod Community College
2018 Jane Fain, Middlesex Community College
2017 Dan de la Torre, Quinsigamond Community College
2016 Bryan Wint, Middlesex Community College
2015 Cheryl Monahan, UMass Boston
2014 Brenda Doran, Bryant University
2013 Deb Suggs, University of Rhode Island
2012 Ann Ibara, Bristol Community College
2011 Nate Bergstrom, Albertus Magnus College
2010 Gerald Durkin, University of Massachusetts Lowell
2009 Sid Dalby, Smith College
2008 J.A. Tony Carberry, Central Connecticut State College
2007 Eileen Shea, Bristol Community College
2006 Carolyn Dietel, Mount Holyoke College
2005 Dwight Cook, Bridgewater State College
2004 Mark Broadbent, Holyoke Community College
2003 Nancy Fine, Suffolk University
2002 Jimmie Roberts, Bunker Hill Community College
2001 Kathy Ryan, University of Massachusetts Amherst
2000 Cathy Pride, Middlesex Community College (MA)
1999 Pauline Mortenson, American International College
1998 Terri Labine, University of Massachusetts Amherst