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OASFAA Awards History | Definition of Awards | History of Awards | Lifetime Members

OASFAA Awards History
OASFAA gave out its first recognition award in 1990. OASFAA has recognized several amazing individuals when they retired, but did not start giving out regular awards until 1998, when Mike Johnson (then President of OASFAA) brought back the policy of giving out awards. What follows are the definitions of the different awards that are given by OASFAA and a listing of previous recipients and the year they received their honor.

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Definition of Awards
Distinguished Service – This award is given to an individual who has made significant contributions to OASFAA and to the financial aid profession over a period of time, or has made an outstanding one-time contribution to OASFAA and/or the financial aid profession. This award is generally given to an active member of OASFAA.

Friend of OASFAA – This award is given to an individual who has provided exceptional service and support to OASFAA, the financial aid community, and students over an extended period of time. This award is generally given to a non-member or to an affiliate member of OASFAA.

Unsung Hero – This award is given to OASFAA voting and affiliate members who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to Oregon students and OASFAA by working without reward or recognition. These awards have gone to members who may not serve as OASFAA committee chairs or executive board members; however, they have shown a commitment by quietly working on committees or working in their offices or communities.

Lifetime Member – Lifetime members are so honored to recognize their contributions to student financial aid in Oregon.

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Lifetime Members

• Rod Boettcher, Mt Hood Community College
• Dick Pahre, OSU
• Ruth Burns, University of Oregon, OSSC (now OSAC)
• Jim Moore, U.S. Dept of Education
• Tom Turner, OSAC
• Jim Beyer, OSAC

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