2024 Fellows & Awards Recipients

ACHA and the American College Health Foundation proudly recognize outstanding individuals and institutions who have made significant contributions to advancing health and wellness in higher education. Our award recipients and fellows show excellence in leadership, research, advocacy, and service.

Below is a list of this year’s award recipients. Congratulations to all honorees for their dedication and impact!

See past recipients:  ACHA Fellows   |   ACHA Awards   |   ACHF Awards

Fellows

Joleen Nevers headshot

Joleen Nevers, MAEd, CHES, CSE, CSES

University of Connecticut
Dolores Cimini headshot

M. Dolores Cimini, PhD

University at Albany, SUNY

ACHA Awards

Jaclyn-Hawkins

Jaclyn Hawkins, MEd, MA, NBC-HWC

2024 E. Dean Lovett Award for Exemplary Contributions to a College Health Program
Columbia University
Terri Aronowitz

Teri B. Aronowitz, PhD, FNP, FAAN

Clifford B. Reifler Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Journal of American College Health
UMass Chan Medical School
Tanya Tatum

Tanya Tatum, MHA

Edward Hitchcock Award for Outstanding Contributions in College Health
Florida A&M University

Best Practices in College Health Award

Columbia University

Columbia University

Columbia University
Colorado State University

Colorado State University

Colorado State University

ACHA Affiliate New Professional Award Recipients

Michelle Callahan

Michelle Callahan, MPH, CPH, CHES

Lewis & Clark College
Samantha Warren

Samantha Warren, MPH, MCHES, CPH

Stony Brook University
Robbie Stines

Robbie Stines, DNP, FNP-BC

School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Jacquelyn Greathouse

Jacquelyn Greathouse, RN, BSN

Seton Hill University
Matthew-Foster

Matthew Foster, MS

Southeastern Louisiana University
Benjamin Batey

Benjamin Batey, MPH, RN

Bowling Green State University
Simran Bhatia

Simran Bhatia, MS

Missouri University of Science & Technology
Kristal Ransome

Kristal Ransome, MBA

East Carolina University

American College Health Foundation Award Recipients

Inaya Momin

Inaya Momin

2024 ACHF Student Travel Funding Opportunity
The University of Texas at Austin
Monique-Mead

Monique Mead

2024 ACHF College Well-Being Funding Opportunity
Carnegie Mellon University
Elena Pokowitz

Elena Pokowitz, MEd

2024 Stephan D. Weiss Student Mental Health Award
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Heather Zesiger

Heather Zesiger, PhD, MPH, MCHES

2024 ACHF College Well-Being Funding Opportunity
Georgia Institute of Technology
Mary Wince

Mary Wince, MSN, AGPCNP-BC

2024 Kathy Mac Nurse Scholar Travel Award
St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Samantha Wahlers

Samantha Wahlers

2024 ACHF Student Travel Funding Opportunity
University of Illinois College of Medicine-Peoria
Becca Nelson

Becca Nelson

2024 ACHF Student Travel Funding Opportunity
University of California, Los Angeles
Max Carey

Max Carey, MPH

2024 ACHF Student Travel Funding Opportunity
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Shaina Murtaugh

Shaina Murtaugh, PA-C

TKoster’s Charitable Innovated Health Care Award
University of Wisconsin-Madison