Membership Awards

Since 1953, UPCEA has recognized its members' outstanding contributions to the Association and the field, as well as their achievements in innovative programming, marketing and promotion, community development and services, research and publications, and many other areas.

ASSOCIATION AWARDS

The Association Awards Program includes recognition of both individual and institutional achievement across the UPCEA membership.

MARKETING, ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT, AND STUDENT SUCCESS AWARDS

UPCEA’s Marketing, Enrollment, and Student Success Network sponsors annual competitions to recognize the best marketing campaigns, as well as enrollment excellence and advancement of student success, in the field of online and professional continuing education.

REGIONAL AWARDS

The Regional Program Award recognizes exemplary and/or innovative programming that expands access for learners and/or connects across geographic boundaries and demonstrates regional impact.

2025 UPCEA Association Award Recipients

UPCEA would like to congratulate all of the 2025 Association Award recipients! The Association Awards Program includes recognition of both individual and institutional achievement across the UPCEA membership.

2025-26 UPCEA Awards Committee

Amy Gaimaro, Co-Chair, Molloy University

Aviva Heyn, Co-Chair, University of Delaware

Katy Coutley, Rhode Island College

Michael McMahon, St. Mary’s University of Minnesota

Patty Milner, University of Arkansas

Leo Rice, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

Brenda Sipe, Northern Arizona University

 

Megan Slatton, Auburn University 

Andrea Tessier, Penn State University 

Susan Wesner, Northwestern University 

Carlea White, Oregon State University 

UPCEA Board Members and Staff:

Jody Dekorte, Purdue University Global

Jacqueline Romero, UPCEA