2026 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

ACHA Fellows

Andreea Baker

Andreea Baker, BSN, MSN

ACHA Fellow (2026)
Raphael Florestal-Kevelier

Raphael Florestal-Kevelier, PhD, MPH

ACHA Fellow (2026)
Jim Jacobs

Jim Jacobs, MD, PhD

ACHA Fellow (2026)
Michelle Laabs

Michelle Laabs, MSN, FNP-C

ACHA Fellow (2026)
Marguerite O’Brien

Marguerite O’Brien, MSW

ACHA Fellow (2026)

LaNika Wright, PhD

ACHA Fellow (2026)

ACHA Named Awards Recipients

Deb Hubbell

Deb Hubbell, RPH, FACHA

ACHA Lifetime Achievement Award
Suzanne Caccamese

Suzanne Caccamese, MD

Edward Hitchcock Award
Lisa St. Onge

Lisa St. Onge, LPN

E. Dean Lovett Award
Jan Gascoigne

Jan Gascoigne, PhD, MCHES

Ollie B. Moten Award

Best Practices in College Health Award Recipients

Tanya Sullivan

Brown University

Clinical Services Category
Best Practices in College Health Award, University of Virginia

University of Virginia

Clinical Services Category
Best Practices in College Health Award, Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt Univeristy

Clinical Services Category
Best Practices in College Health, Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University

Counseling Services Category
Best Practices in College Health Award, UAlbany

University at Albany, State University of New York

Health Education and Promotion Services Category

Affiliate New Professional Award Recipients

Jennifer Boes

Jennifer Boes, MSHM, BSN, RN

Mid-America College Health Association
Trina Ridout

Trina Ridout, MD, MEd

Mid-Atlantic College Health Association
Emily DeMartino

Emily DeMartino, DNP, APRN, NP-C

New England College Health Association
Rebecca Block

Rebecca Block, MS, CHES

New York State College Health Association
Arielle-Wilcox

Arielle Wilcox, MPH

Pacific Coast College Health Association
Candace Kanney

Candace Kanney, MS

Southern College Health Association
John Shiflet

John Shiflet, MSW

Southwest College Health Association

ACHF Award Recipients

Yun-Ju Lai

Yun-Ju Lai, PhD, RN

Stephan D. Weiss Student Mental Health Award
Jessica Chacon

Jessica Chacon, MD

ACHF College Well-Being Award
Melissa Grinslade

Melissa Grinslade, LCSW

ACHF College Well-Being Award
Melanie Shearer

Melanie Shearer, MS, MLS, PBT, CMA, CCMA, CET

TKoster’s Charitable Innovative Health Care Award
Marcus Hotaling

Marcus Hotaling, PhD

Weiss Writing Prize
Carson Chambless

Carson Chambless

ACHF Student Travel Award
Sochinenye Ikemefuna

Sochi Ikemefuna, MBA

ACHF Student Travel Award

Mohana Malapati

ACHF Student Travel Award

Karen Mulholland

ACHF Student Travel Award
Chidimma Okoli

Chidimma Okoli, MPH (PhD candidate)

ACHF Student Travel Award
Jose Etienne Ortega Flores

Jose Etienne Ortega Flores (PhD candidate)

ACHF Student Travel Award