Other Awards

The President's Award (or Presidential Award) is to individuals of whom the President has become aware that their involvement and influence is unique and exceptional through the individual's venerable contributions and honorable testimonies of others. This prestigious award cannot be applied for and is not given annually but is determined based on the President's discretion.

The Distinguished Service Award also reflects the memorable contributions and talents the individual has provided ISPA and the field of school psychology. Again, this award is not presented annually but based on events of the tenure of the President.

The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to those rare individuals who have exemplified in their careers as school psychologists the qualities most admired by other professionals.

Life Membership Award. To be recommended for this honor, a person must been a member for at least 10 years and have made notable contributions to the field of School Psychology.

The Legislator of the Year Award is also determined by the President in coordination with the Governmental Affairs Chair. This award is typically given when the legislation has impacted the field of school psychology. While many legislators impact education and services to children, this award is reserved for particular events.

The Mentor of the Year Award is given to an individual that best exemplifies the role of a mentor whether it is in an official or unofficial capacity. The recipient of this award has consistently demonstrated and promoted professional growth and exemplary professionalism in those he or she has mentored. The recipient continually strives to create a sense of positive collaboration and a promotion of the field of School Psychology.

Special Friend of ISPA Award is given to individuals who have gone above and beyond in supporting the efforts and forwarding the goals of our association.

Spirit Award is given to groups who have made significant contributions to the association.

Past Award Winners

2013 Winners

Life Membership: Anthony Adamowski

Presidential Award: Dick Lockhart

Special Friend of ISPA: Dr. Stephen Brock

Spirit Award: Eastern Illinois University

2012 Winners

Distinguished Service Award: Tristan Harter, Kurt Wagner

Life Membership: Gail Brown

Presidential Award: Jennifer Schultz

Special Friend of ISPA: Dr. Kathy Minke

Spirit Award: Illinois State University - Graduate Association of School Psychology (GASP)

2011 Winners

Distinguished Service Award: Rosalinda Barragan

Life Membership: Kathy Pluymert

Presidential Award: Anthony Adamowski

Special Friend of ISPA: Melissa Reeves

Spirit Award: Loyola School Psychologists Association (LASP)

2010 Winners

Distinguished Service Awards: Kathy Loomos, Breeda McGrath

Life Membership: J. Michael Havey

Mentor of the Year: Gail Brown

Presidential Awards: Shirley Pitts and Ross Pesce

Special Friend of ISPA: Michael Suess

Spirit Award: NISPA/Region 2

2009 Winners

President's Award: Gail Brown, Convention Co-Chairs (Chris Lewandowski, Robert Means, Shirley Pitts)

2008 Winners

President's Award: Anthony Adamowski, J. Michael Havey

2007 Winners

Mentor of the Year Award: Donald Sibley Distinguished Service Award: Richard Harley Judy Davids Legislative Award: Richard Lockhart President's Award: Shirley Pitts

2006 Winner

President's Award: Nancy Scott

2005 Winner

President's Award: Steve Zullo

2004 Winners

President's Awards: Anthony Adamowski, Joanna Beck, Randall Haack, Patti Palagi, Rosario Pesce

2003 Winner

President’s Award: Harold “Bud” Swanson

2002 Winner

Lifetime Achievement Award: Mark Swerdlik

2001 Winners

Distinguished Service Award: Julieta Rosales Pasko President’s Awards: Marcia Frank, Christy Budt

2000 Winners

Judy Davids Legislative Award: Michael Madigan Distinguished Service Award: Patricia Bidinger

1999 Winners

Distinguished Service Award: Charles Saltzman Judy Davids Legislative Award: Cheryl Swenny President's Award: Richard Harley

1998 Winners

Legislative Leadership Award: Representative Angelo “Skip” Saviano Distinguished Service Award: Jeanette Quirk President's Award: Richard Harley

1997 Winners

Legislative Award: Cheryl Swenny Distinguished Service Award: Judy Davids President’s Award: Sharon Swanson

1996 Winners

Distinguished Service Award: Mary Ellen Sarbaugh President's Award: Richard Lockhart Legislative Awards: Representative Michael Weaver, Senator Frank Watson

1995 Winners

President’s Award: Judith Davids, Jeff Laurent, Charles Saltzman, Nancy Scott, Alisa York

1994 Winners

Legislative Awards: Senator Arthur Berman, Representative Louis Lang, Stephen Higgins (Illinois School Social Workers Association), Richard Lockhart (Social Engineering Associates, Inc.) Distinguished Service Award: Gregory A Waas