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CACRAO HONORS AND AWARDSEach year, CACRAO recognizes members during the Annual Meeting who exemplify the Association’s values and contribute to the organization’s growth and overall success. To nominate a peer for his or her superlative service and contributions to the organization, complete the nomination form below and provide a short paragraph detailing why you believe your nomination should be selected for the award.
Association Honors & Awards Include:Charlie Hendricks AwardNamed in 1995 to honor devoted CACRAO member, Charlie Hendricks, this award recognizes individuals who go “beyond the call of duty for CACRAO.” They give freely of their time to support the Association through volunteering, completing tasks no one else wants, and rarely receive the credit they deserve. Nominees must not be current members of the Executive Board, and have been a member for five or more years. Previous Honors & Awards Recipients
Chris Murphy Award of ExcellencePreviously, this award was titled the "Award of Excellence". It was renamed in 2017 to honor beloved CACRAO member, Chris Murphy. This award is presented each year to an outstanding member who has made major contributions to CACRAO, its member institutions, and higher education in North and South Carolina. Previous Honors & Awards Recipients
Zaire Lionel Honorary Membership AwardIn 2021, in recognition of the 50th anniversary of CACRAO, the Honorary Membership award was renamed in honor of Zaire Lionel in recognition of the impact that she has had on countless CACRAO members and to recognize her many contributions to both CACRAO and to higher education admissions. Individuals who have served CACRAO for ten or more years and have made a lasting impact through their efforts as an as an officer, committee member, or participant in the profession may receive Honorary Membership upon retirement or changing of professions. The membership type of Honorary Member is automatically awarded to all Presidents of CACRAO at the conclusion of their term as they complete the role of Immediate Past President. Previous Honors & Awards Recipients
Myron Burney Rising Professional AwardNamed in 2017 to honor admired CACRAO member, Myron Burney. This award is given to an individual who has been a member of CACRAO from 1 to 5 years and has progressively served the association through committee membership, participation at the annual conference, and/or served as an officer. Previous Honors & Awards Recipients
Dorinda Harmon ACRAO Achievement AwardThe Dorinda Harmon ACRAO Achievement Award was created in 2023 and named in honor of beloved CACRAO member, Dorinda Harmon. This award recognizes a current or former CACRAO member who has made major contributions within not only CACRAO, but also SACRAO, AACRAO, and other state ACRAO Organizations. Previous Honors & Awards Recipients
Rick Hinshaw Corporate Partner of the Year AwardThe Rick Hinshaw Corporate Partner of the Year Award was created in 2023 and is named in honor of longtime CACRAO member and former corporate partner Rick Hinshaw. This award will be given yearly to a corporate partner to recognize their involvement in the organization and the contributions that they have made to the organization over the year. A corporate partner is eligible for this award even if they have received the award in the past. Previous Honors & Awards Recipients
Bob McLendon Lifetime Achievement AwardThe Robert "Bob" McLendon Lifetime Achievement Award was created in 2023 and named in honor of long time CACRAO member Bob McLendon. This award recognizes an individuals lifetime work within the admissions and/or registrar profession, in addition to any involvement or achievements that they might have had within CACRAO or other professional organizations. Nominees must not be current members of the Executive Board, and must have been a member for ten or more years. Previous Honors & Awards Recipients
Lt. Colonel John Powell & Melisa Bates Road Warrior AwardThe Lt. Colonel John Powell and Melisa Bates Road Warrior Award was created in 2023 to honor two long time CACRAO members, Lt. Colonel John Powell and Melisa Bates. This award recognizes an individual that is new to the profession that deserves recognition for their potential abilities within the organization and/or higher education moving forward within their career. Previous Honors & Awards Recipients
Jonathan Reece, Ed.D. Registrar Award of ExcellenceThe Jonathan Reece, Ed.D. Registrar Award of Excellence was created in 2024 and named after beloved CACRAO member, Jonathan Reece in 2025. The award recognizes an individual within the Registrar profession that deserves recognition for their contributions within the organization and/or higher education currently and moving forward within their career. Previous Honors & Awards Recipients
Scott Harvey Best Annual Meeting Presentation AwardThe Scott Harvey Best Annual Meeting Presentation Award was created and named after beloved CACRAO member, Scott Harvey in 2025. This award recognizes the best overall presentation from the previous years Annual Meeting. The winner of the award will have their session title and description submitted to the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) for consideration in their next Annual Meeting. The award will be presented at the following years CACRAO Annual Meeting. Previous Honors & Awards Recipients
Institutional Involvement AwardThe Institutional Involvement Award was established in 2026 to recognize the willingness of our member institutions to allow their staff to be involved within CACRAO in service and leadership roles. Previous Honors & Awards Recipients
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