Campus ID News
Card, mobile credential, payment and security
FEATURED
PARTNERS
NACCU logo 1

NACCU 2019 Awards rundown

Association recognizes individuals and institutions for outstanding efforts over the past year

Andrew Hudson   ||   May 17, 2019  ||   

The winners of 2019 NACCU Awards were announced on April 10, 2019 at the Association’s 26th Annual Conference in Hartford, Connecticut.

NACCU recognizes the following individuals and institutions for their outstanding accomplishments over the past year:

NACCU Distinguished Service Award

NACCU is proud to recognize Jessica Bender of Palm Beach State College as the recipient of the 2019 NACCU Distinguished Service Award.

The NACCU Distinguished Service Award, sponsored by PERSONA Campus Solutions by ASSA ABLOY, is presented to an individual who has advanced the industry, exhibited entrepreneurial spirit, is an  active member of NACCU, is actively involved in R&D, and who is active in the industry through serving on advisory boards and/or actively educating through presentations and sessions.

Jessica Bender receives the NACCU Distinguished Service Award from Jim Primovic.

At her campus, Jessica has worked with leaders to reduce costs while increasing campus services and revenue. She was instrumental in the conversion of the campus transaction system at Palm Beach State College to a new platform to further control institution expenses and provide enhanced services.

NACCU also recognizes Jessica for her efforts in mentoring and shaping many of the talented leaders in the campus card industry. She is a wise counselor, a standard bearer of integrity and highly respected in the field. An outstanding professional, mentor, teacher and colleague. She always shines the spotlight away from herself, while promoting the development of others and the profession as whole. Jessica has been out front in the development of programs that have helped our members thrive and continue to thrive for years to come.

Her work on the Professional Development committee with the development of the NACCU New Professionals Institute (NPI), webinars and other initiatives and events help to ensure the success of NACCU members and the industry. Jessica has also helped lead the Association by serving on the Board of Directors for six years in a variety of roles including President Elect, President, and Immediate Past President. She also served on the Executive Director Search committee to replace Lowell Adkins upon his retirement.

Since her retirement from the NACCU Board this past year, Jessica continues to serve the Association in a variety of ways, including her most recent role as the 2019 conference chair.

Best Card Design Award

NACCU is proud to announce that the Nova Southeastern University SharkCard office is the recipient of the 2019 NACCU Best Card Design Award. ColorID’s David Stallsmith presented the award to Vernol Robinson, Director of SharkCard Services.

“This award makes an overall statement that the Student ID Card has evolved to be so much more. We are a crucial part of the institution and form part of the foundation of the student experience,” says Robinson. “We are truly honored and humbled to win this award. It is a great feeling to be recognized by our peers at NACCU. It is also great to bring this award back and present it to our leadership so they too can be a part of this experience.”

The Nova Southeastern University SharkCard.

The updated SharkCard design will be released to the campus community in Fall 2019.

The NACCU Best Card Design Award, sponsored by ColorID, is presented to the institution which is first selected as one of five finalists by the Awards Committee based on a grading matrix, then receives the most votes from NACCU members prior to and during the NACCU Annual Conference.

Innovative Technology Award

NACCU presented Abe Cereno from the University of California, Merced with the 2019 Innovative Technology Award for the university's iCare app that addresses food insecurity on campus. The Innovative Technology Award is awarded annually to an institution that has introduced a unique and innovative technology-based solution to a problem or opportunity.

Statistics show that as many as 60% of students have experienced food insecurity while enrolled. In May of 2016, a student shared his meal plan funds with other students, inspiring the UC Merced CatCard office to launch an app to allow students to easily donate meal funds to their peers who are experiencing or at risk of food insecurity.

Abe Cereno accepts the Innovative Technology Award from HID's Brett St. Pierre.

iCare offers students immediate, private, and automated access to request meal funds equivalent to a full week of meals accessible from any device, anywhere, anytime. iCare is integrated with UC Merced’s CatCard campus card systems, and provides tracking, demographics, data analysis, and trends of student donations and requests to management. Since launching two years ago, iCare has provided a total of $247,198 excess meal funds and 39,552 meal swipes to students.

Best Video Award

The University of Alabama is the recipient of the 2019 NACCU Best Video Award. NACCU Awards Committee chair Wendy McCrory presented the award to Alabama's Courtney Petrizzi.

The “ACT Card Mission” video was one of three finalists which was voted on and selected as the recipient by members who voted live at the conference and online.

NACCU congratulates the University of Alabama as the recipient of the 2019 NACCU Best Video.

NACCU New Professional Award

NACCU presented the 2019 NACCU New Professional Award to William Bourlier from the University of Southern California. The NACCU New Professional Award is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions to their institution, the industry and to the association within a relatively short period of time.

The University of Southern California's William Bourlier accepts his New Professional Award.

William joined USC in March 2015. He brought a high level of energy and creativity to the operation, and poured himself into the campus card environment. William made it his mission to learn as much as he could through NACCU’s listserv, web conferences, annual conferences, presentations, and networking. He currently serves on NACCU’s Volunteer Development Committee and has served as a volunteer at the annual conference.

NACCU congratulates William Bourlier as the recipient of the 2019 NACCU New Professional Award.

Best Marketing Campaign Award

The University of Alabama Action Card Office is the recipient of the 2019 NACCU Best Marketing Campaign Award for their marketing of the new #ACTCardinAppleWallet mobile credential.

Alabama's Courtney Petrizzi accepts the 2019 NACCU Best Marketing Campaign Award.

The University of Alabama was one of the three pilot universities to offer the innovative new mobile credential program, which enables faculty, staff, and students to add card functionality to their iPhone and Apple Watch.

To encourage implementation and participation across campus of the #ACTCardinAppleWallet mobile credential, the Action Card Office developed a comprehensive, well-planned marketing campaign to inform every campus community member of the new program. ACTCard was advertised on social media, and the staff held tabling events, met with campus groups, demonstrated use at orientation and developed videos, including one recorded by head football coach Nick Saban.

NACCU congratulates The University of Alabama as the recipient of the 2019 NACCU Best Marketing Campaign Award.

NACCU Outstanding Volunteer Award

NACCU is proud to announce that Scott Brannan from Temple University was presented with the inaugural NACCU 2019 Outstanding Volunteer Award. Richard Tamborelli, NACCU 2018-2019 NACCU Board President, presented the Award to Scott during the Volunteer Recognition Luncheon.

Temple University's Scott Brannan accepts the Outstanding Volunteer Award.

A new award for NACCU, the Outstanding Volunteer Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exemplary volunteer service to the mission, goals and work of NACCU during the current or previous calendar year, and who encompasses the ideals of vision, diligence and commitment to service to the NACCU community.

A number of NACCU volunteers were nominated by peers for the award. Scott Brannan, the recipient of the award, was nominated by multiple individuals, which speaks to the commitment he has to the association.

One nomination noted, “This volunteer is the type of person this award is intended to honor. This volunteer loves NACCU and will volunteer his time and energy for the conference to be a success - and has done so for the past 15 years. I see this volunteer as Mr. NACCU - always with a smile on his face, welcoming people to NACCU and making friends. I cannot imagine NACCU without this person in it.”

Another nomination stated, “This volunteer has served in many capacities, but his biggest impact is always his latest impact. He works to create an inclusive environment where all members feel welcome and know they have a connection.”

Those who have been involved in NACCU for any amount of time know Scott as a “perpetual volunteer” and greeter at conferences, always working to enhance members’ experiences at events.

NACCU J. Paul Melanson Award

NACCU is proud to announce that Duke University and The University of Alabama jointly received the prestigious J. Paul Melanson Award at the 26th Annual NACCU Conference. Richard Tamborelli, NACCU 2018-2019 NACCU Board President, presented awards to Jeanine Brooks from The University of Alabama and Barton Lawyer from Duke University.

Jeanina Brooks and Barton Lawyer (right) accept the J. Paul Melanson Award.

The J. Paul Melanson award is named in honor of one of the founders of NACCU. This award is presented to members our community who have spurred the growth of the campus card industry, been pioneers in campus cards, significantly and freely helped NACCU members to implement or advance systems on their campuses, or been instrumental in the growth and stability of NACCU. Recipients of this award are identified by the NACCU Board of Directors at their discretion and this award is not presented every year.

The J. Paul Melanson award has been presented in 2019 to two universities that have worked tirelessly to advance the development of a mobile credential provisioned to the Apple Wallet. These schools pushed the envelope to make implementation of this technology possible, from ideas, concepts, and direction, to internal campus development and scripting, to hands-on testing and programming.

As this technology continues to roll out at other universities, NACCU recognizes these two leaders within the Association's membership. The dedicated teams from Duke University and The University of Alabama are applauded, and NACCU is proud to recognize their accomplishments in pioneering this major turning point for the entire campus card industry.

Related Posts

|| TAGS:
Subscribe to our weekly newsletter

RECENT ARTICLES

High school bathroom

Bathroom breaks tracked by campus ID and mobile app

At California’s Fresno High, a new app is authorizing and monitoring trips to the bathroom in an effort to increase students’ time in class and decrease gathering in halls and bathrooms. Of course, this has not gone over well with students. Raising your hand and asking the teacher if you can go to the bathroom […]
Atrium Ozzi container

Atrium clients track check-out and return of reusable containers at OZZI kiosks

The push to reduce or even eliminate single-use containers from campus dining is now easier for Atrium clients. Thanks to a seamless integration between Atrium and the OZZI reusable container program, the processes for both students and dining services is streamlined. Atrium clients have been using OZZI for years, but the two systems were independent. […]
HID report snapshot

Security industry’s top trends include mobile IDs, MFA and sustainability

The 2024 State of the Security Industry Report from HID Global studies trends and changes in the security industry. This year six major themes emerged surrounding mobile identity, multi-factor authentication, biometrics, AI, and sustainability. The research includes data from more than 2,500 individuals – partners, end users, and security/IT personnel – from around the globe. Respondents […]
CIDN logo reversed
The only publication dedicated to the use of campus cards, mobile credentials, identity and security technology in the education market. CampusIDNews – formerly CR80News – has served more than 6,500 subscribers for more than two decades.
Twitter

Feb. 1 webinar explores how mobile ordering enhanced campus life, increased sales at UVA and Central Washington @Grubhub @CBORD

Join Jeff Koziol and Robert Gaulden from @AllegionUS as we explore how mobile credentials and proptech are changing on- and off-campus housing.

Load More...
Contact
CampusIDNews is published by AVISIAN Publishing
315 E. Georgia St.
Tallahassee, FL 32301
www.AVISIAN.com[email protected]
Use our contact form to submit tips, corrections, or questions to our team.
©2024 CampusIDNews. All rights reserved.