Celebrating Excellence in College Health and Well-Being

Congratulations to the 2025 ACHA Fellows and Award Recipients!

Each year, ACHA takes great pride in recognizing outstanding individuals who exemplify excellence in the field of college health and well-being.

ACHA Fellows and award recipients represent the very best in college health. These individuals are innovators, mentors, advocates, and thought leaders. By elevating their work, ACHA not only celebrates personal achievement but also shines a light on the vital role that college health and well-being professionals play in supporting students during a critical stage of their development.

At the ACHA 2025 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, we proudly celebrated these accomplishments during the 2025 Awards & Fellows Ceremony on Wednesday, May 28. The ceremony served as a moment of recognition, inspiration, and gratitude, as honorees were cheered on by their colleagues, families, and friends while accepting certificates on stage.

2025 ACHA Fellows

Becoming an ACHA Fellow is one of the highest honors a member can achieve, acknowledging both career-long dedication and impact on the field.

This year, we proudly welcomed three new ACHA Fellows:

• Joanne Brown, DNP, APRN – University of Kentucky (retired)
• Giang Nguyen, MD, MPH, MSCE, FAAFP – Harvard University
• Ryan Travia, EdD – Babson College

These individuals have shown exceptional leadership and dedication to college health and well-being through their service, scholarship, and advocacy.

Lifetime Achievement Award

The ACHA Lifetime Achievement Award is one of the association’s most prestigious recognitions. In 2025, this honor was awarded to Sarah Van Orman, MD, MMM, FACHA, University of Southern California.

Dr. Van Orman has spent her career as a college health physician, executive director, and chief health officer. Her leadership extends nationally through her service on the ACHA Board of Directors, including a term as ACHA president. She has been a guiding force behind ACHA’s data initiatives and played a critical role on the ACHA COVID-19 Task Force. Beyond her institutional contributions, she is a passionate mentor and role model for the next generation of college health professionals.

Congratulations to all 2025 honorees!

ACHA recognized many other award recipients in the ACHA Named Awards, Affiliate New Professional Awards, and American College Health Foundation Awards categories for their excellence in research, service, innovation, and early-career achievement.

To view the full slate of 2025 ACHA award recipients, click the button below.

View all 2025 Award Recipients

Want to honor a colleague next year?
Nominations for the 2025–2026 awards cycle will open in the fall. Learn more about ACHA Awards and Fellows, and stay tuned for more details.