Mossie J. Richmond, Jr. Outstanding Leadership Award

Award Description

The Mossie J. Richmond, Jr. Outstanding Leadership Award recognizes outstanding student affairs leaders from Arkansas who have made significant contributions to ArSAA.

Nomination Requirements

Nominations for this award must be made by an ArSAA member and is limited to three typed pages.

The following criteria will be used for selection:

• Leadership positions held by the person in professional organizations with an emphasis on ArSAA work.
• Specific areas of outstanding service to the Association.
• Detailed reason why the person should be chosen for the award.

Past Recipients:

1994: Dr. Mossie J. Richmond, Jr., Arkansas State University

1995: Mr. Don Schumacher, University of Arkansas
1996: Dr. Don Haefner, Southern Arkansas University at Magnolia
1997: Mrs. Fayne Porter, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
1998: Dr. Charles Donaldson, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
1999: Mr. Ben Pickard, Arkansas State University - Beebe
2000: Dr. Suzanne Gordon, University of Arkansas
2001: Dr. Jack Lassiter, University of Arkansas at Monticello
2002: Mr. Preston Slayden, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2003: Dr. Roger Lee, Arkansas State University
2004: Dr. Gary Gaston, University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton
2005: Mr. Paul Hankins, Henderson State University
2006: Dr. Lonnie Williams, Arkansas State University
2007: Dr. Charles Donaldson, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2008: Dr. Donna Allen, Southern Arkansas University
2009: Dr. Mary Robertson, Arkansas State University - Newport
2010: Dr. Rick Stripling, Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
2011: Mr. Brian Berry, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville
2012: Mr. Darryl McGee, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2013: Mr. David Mayes, Arkansas State University - Beebe
2014: Dr. Jan L. Austin, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2015: Mrs. Marsha Norvell, University of Arkansas
2016: Dr. Brad Patterson, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2017: Robin Hayes, Arkansas State University - Beebe
2018: Mary Alice Serafini, University of Arkansas
​2019: Dr. Ashley Buchman, Arkansas State University - Newport
​2020: John Fincher, University of Central Arkansas
2023: Dr. Veneta Fricks, University of Central Arkansas
2024: Jason Smith, J.D., Black River Technical College