Kauffman Award

The Kauffman Award acknowledges the accomplishments and contributions of Warren E. Kauffman, who served the association for more than 30 years. The recipient is recognized for making a tangible contribution to NACE that significantly improved the association. (The Academy reviews nominations on an annual basis; however, in some years, no candidates were nominated or inducted.)

Past Award Winners

2024
Jennifer Lasater, Purdue University Global

2022
Norma Guerra Gaier, The University of Texas at Austin
Edwin Koc, NACE (retired)
Kathleen Powell, William & Mary

2021
Dan Black, EY

2018
Samuel Ratcliffe, Virginia Military Institute

2017
Marilyn F. Mackes, NACE

2014
Emanuel Contomanolis, Rochester Institute of Technology

2013
Kate Brooks, Wake Forest University

2006
Kathy Sims, University of California – Los Angeles

2005
Patricia Carretta, George Mason University

2004
Rochelle K. Kaplan, NACE

1999
Susan Hansen, Humboldt State University

1998
Norita H. Rehrig, NACE

1995
Thomas C. Devlin, University of California – Berkeley

1993
H. Richard Hess, Susquehanna University

1992
Rose Mary Droke, St. Mary’s College