Awards
NETA AWARDS
NETA is now accepting nominations for our 2025 Awards Ceremony!
NETA aims to recognize exemplary transfer professionals through our Rising Star, Distinguished Service, and Lifetime Achievement awards. Recognition and celebration of awardees occurs during our annual conference. Nominate your colleagues today!
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 profession. Eligibility and qualification information can be found below.
To nominate a transfer colleague for the 2024 Rising Star Award, please submit a Rising Star Award Nomination Form
Deadline: March 15, 2024
Sarah Elizabeth Crane Distinguished Service Award
The Sarah Elizabeth Crane Distinguished Service Award was established in 1998. Originally named 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 and who served on the Board and as the Membership Chair. Sarah 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. Eligibility and qualification information can be found below.
To nominate nominate a NETA member for the 2024 Sarah Elizabeth Crane Distinguished Service Award, please submit a NETA: Distinguished Service Award Nomination Form
Deadline: March 15, 2024
Dr. mary e. dunn lifetime achievement in transfer award
The Dr. Mary E. Dunn Lifetime Achievement in Transfer Award was established in 2024 to honor our esteemed colleague, Mary Dunn. Mary was a true transfer advocate throughout her years at UMass Boston, at Regis College and at her alma mater, Salem State University. She was dedicated to NETA and its mission, having served on the board and as President Mary fiercely advocated for transfer students, not just on an individual basis, but also on that of high-level campus and state policies that she knew would make a significant difference in the lives of transfer students looking to complete their degree. On January 22, 2024, Mary lost her battle with metastatic lung cancer.
This award recognizes individuals who have retired or who are near the end of their careers and who have made significant and sustained contributions to transfer in New England by way of their advocacy, leadership, or mentoring.
To nominate a NETA member or prior member for the 2024 Dr. Mary E. Dunn Lifetime Service in Transfer award, please submit a NETA:
Deadline:
2024
Rising Star Award
Kathlene Baird
Massasoit Community College
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:
2023 Holly Smart, University of Maine Orono
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
2024
Sarah Elizabeth Crane
Distinguished Service Award
Evan Desatnick
Roxbury 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:
2023 Beth Fullerton, Quinsigamond Community College
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
2024
Dr. mary e. dunn lifetime achievement in transfer award
Dr. Mary E. Dunn
Received by Mary's brother, Daniel Dunn
Award Qualifications
Current or prior member of NETA, but not a member of the NETA Governing Board
Significant and sustained contributions to transfer in New England by way of their advocacy, leadership, or mentoring
Minimum of 10 years working in transfer