The Outstanding Mentor Award is presented each year to one or two NIU civil service, professional staff or faculty employees. The award program recognizes individuals of any gender who have shown exceptional commitment to advancing the career and/or educational goals of NIU women students, staff and/or faculty.
Eligibility
- NIU civil service, supportive professional staff or faculty member
- This is a one-time award
Criteria
- Shown exceptional commitment to advancing the career and/or educational goals of NIU women students, staff and/or faculty
- Consistently acts as an exemplary teacher, coach, advisor, facilitator, resource in helping NIU women achieve career and/or educational goals and creates opportunities that help proteges achieve their goals
- Demonstrates the characteristics of an outstanding role model within their area of expertise
Nomination Process
- Complete the nomination form with two additional letters of support
- Deadline: April 7, 2025
| 2023 |
Melissa Lenczewski |
| 2022 |
Kristin Huffine |
| 2021 |
Trude Jacobsen |
| 2017 |
Danai Fannin and Blythe Kitner |
| 2016 |
Scott Balcerzak |
| 2015 |
Jessica Reyman |
| 2014 |
Amy Ozier
Honorable Mention: Amanda Carrier |
| 2013 |
Lichuan Liu |
| 2012 |
Elizabeth Gaillard and Karen Whedbee |
| 2011 |
Kristen Myers and Becky Harlow |
| 2010 |
Jill Dunlap, Julie Robertson and Tao Xu |
| 2009 |
Julia Lamb and Sherrill Morris |
| 2008 |
Debra Bryant and Sally Webber
Honorable Mentions: Gulsat Aygen, Beverly Henry, Aimee Prawitz, Julie Robertson, Margo Sutorius |
| 2007 |
Amy K. Levin |