Congratulations to the 2026 ACHA Fellows and Award Recipients!
Each year, ACHA honors exemplary members nominated by their peers for exceptional service and commitment to the association and to the field of college health and wellness.
This year’s Fellows and Award Recipients were honored at the ACHA 2026 Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, during a special ceremony held on May 27, 2026. Also honored at the ceremony were the recipients of several ACHF awards.
The award ceremony was not just a celebration of individual accomplishments by our members but a testament to the spirit of dedication and progress that defines our community. As we look to the future, we remain committed to fostering an environment where innovation thrives, partnerships flourish, and together, we make a lasting impact.
See below for spotlights on these prestigious awards!
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 six new ACHA Fellows:
- Andreea Baker, BSN, MSN
- Raphael Florestal-Kevelier, PhD, MPH
- Jim Jacobs, MD, PhD
- Michelle Laabs, MSN, FNP-C
- Marguerite O’Brien, MSW
- LaNika Wright, PhD
These individuals have shown exceptional leadership and dedication to college health and well-being through their service, scholarship, and advocacy.
Best Practices in College Health Award
This award recognizes exemplary, innovative, and inspirational practices in the field of college health. Earning this honor marks a recipient as a true vanguard shaping the future of student health and well-being.
This year, we had four recipients:
Clinical Services Category
- Brown University, for the Acu-Wellness Auricular Acupuncture Program (5-Needle Protocol)
- University of Virginia & Vanderbilt University, for the Direct Oral Challenge (DOC) Program
Counseling Services Category
- Johns Hopkins University, for the Advancing ADHD Care in College Health: An Integrated, Equity-Centered Clinical Evaluation Program
Health Education and Promotion Services Category
- University at Albany, State University of New York, for the EOP Mental Health Leader Program
Lifetime Achievement Award
The ACHA Lifetime Achievement Award is one of the ACHA’s most prestigious recognitions. In 2026, this honor was awarded to Deb Hubbell, RPH, University of Connecticut (retired).
Deb has been a distinguished leader in college health and wellness. Over a nearly three-decade career at the University of Connecticut, she served as both pharmacist and administrator within the AAAHC-accredited Student Health and Wellness program, advising senior leadership and strengthening clinical support services across pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, and health information systems. Deb has given generously to ACHA through years of volunteer leadership on the Board of Directors, in the Pharmacy Section, and in various ACHA committees. Deb’s commitment to care extends beyond campus. For nearly 40 years, she has served as a long-term care consultant pharmacist for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Congratulations to all 2026 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 2026 ACHA award recipients, click the button below.
View all 2026 Award Recipients
Want to honor a colleague next year?
Nominations for the 2026–2027 awards cycle will open in the fall. Learn more about ACHA Awards and Fellows, and stay tuned for more details.
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