Emerging Leader Award


Previously known as the Exemplary New Member Award, the Emerging Leader Award may be given to individuals who have made significant contributions to PACRAO and to the membership in their first years as a member. The Past President solicits nominations from the membership and forwards names to the Executive Board for consideration. The Executive Board decides on the annual recipient(s) to be honored at the annual meeting.

Emerging Leaders | Exemplary New Members

Year Awarded

Name

Institution

Conference Location

2024Christine LeeThompson Rivers UniversitySeattle
2023Michael DavenportThe University of ArizonaPortland
2022Helena BabiskiCoconino Community CollegeSan Diego
2021Alex UnderwoodThe University of ArizonaTucson
2020Krystal Cortez BatesGonzaga UniversityVirtual
2019Not Awarded    Scottsdale
2018Jana JaraysiEastern Washington UniversitySacramento
2017Winnie WilsonUniversity of Nevada, Las VegasSpokane
2016Not Awarded Las Vegas
2015Joy KimUniversity of California, IrvineAnaheim
2014Alejandro ChaconUniversity of Nevada, Las VegasPortland
2014Ruth GarayUniversity of Nevada, Las VegasPortland
2013Courtney WhetstineCentral Oregon Community College (Bend)Las Vegas
2012Soraira UrquizaArt Center College of Design (Pasadena)San Diego
2011Not Awarded Seattle
2010Ann GillenUniversity of the Pacific (Stockton)Calgary
2009Ali CraneIdaho State University (Pocatello)Newport Beach