The New Member Award recognizes significant contributions to the OTC by a member with fewer than five years in the transfer profession.

2023 Recipient - Binh Huynh, The Ohio State University

2022 Recipient - Kody Ruark, University of Cincinnati

2021 Recipient - Allison Morgan, Cuyahoga Community College

2020 Recipient - MaryAnn Stoila, The University of Akron

2019 Recipient - Jonathan Gates, The University of Akron

2018 Recipient - Pilar Ramos-Richey, University of Cincinnati

2017 Recipient - Sarah Unger, Miami University

2016 Recipient - Mark Cortez, The Ohio State University

2015 Recipient - David Kerr, Franklin University

2014 Recipient - Beth Stiles, Hondros College

2013 Recipient - Kristina Willey, Lakeland Community College

2012 Recipient - Sarah Lathrop, Columbus State Community College

2011 Recipient - Dave Sauter, Miami University

2010 Recipient - Randy Price, Ohio University

2009 Recipient - Kimberlee Avery, The University of Akron

The Jonathan Tafel Award is the highest honor the OTC can bestow on an individual. The criteria used to select recipients includes service and education to the OTC, contributions to the profession of transfer student services, and qualities such as humility, professionalism, dedication, fairness, and unselfishness. In addition, this award recognizes significant participation and contributions to the activities of the OTC as well as long and meritorious service (at least 10 years) to our profession. 

2023 Recipient - Dr. Brenda Pongracz, Lorain County Community College

2022 Recipient - Winnie Gerhardt, Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges

2021 Recipient - Barb Miller-Harris, Kent State University

2020 Recipient - Deanna Bond, Capital University

2019 Recipient - Dave Sauter, Miami University (retired), Ohio Department of Higher Education Consultant

2018 Recipient - Linda Arnest, University of Cincinnati (retired)

2017 Recipient - Hideo Tsuchida, Ohio Department of Higher Education

2016 Recipient - Dr. Regina Randall, Columbus State Community College

2015 Recipient - Doug Bullimore, University of Toledo

2014 Recipient - Dr. Karla Mugler, The University of Akron

2013 Recipient - Celeste Goodloe, Xavier University

2011 Recipient - Bruce Sliney, North Central State College

2010 Recipient - Dr. Roy Church, Lorain County Community College

The Tom Vandermeulen Award recognizes the individual whose contributions have led to the enhancement of relations among people of diverse cultures, ethnic groups, first generation college students, or students with special needs.

2023 Recipient - Sherri Parks, Cuyahoga Community College

2022 Recipient - Dr. Kia McKinnie, The Ohio State University

2021 Recipient - Paula Compton, Ohio Department of Higher Education

2020 Recipient - Chaka Wilson, The Ohio State University

2019 Recipient - Kimberly Liddell, Cuyahoga Community College

2018 Recipient - Dr. Maia Randle, Columbus State Community College

2017 Recipient - Becky Barnes, Cuyahoga Community College

2016 Recipient - Sister Patricia Carter, Terra State Community College

2015 Recipient - Kathleen Pruckno, Miami University

2014 Recipient - Jared Shank, Wright State University

2011 Recipient - Karen Dickerson, The University of Akron

2010 Recipient - Stacy Watts, Cleveland Scholarship Programs

President's Recognition Award

2023 Recipient - Mary Whitt, Columbus State Community College

2022 Recipient - Melissa Swafford, Cuyahoga Community College

2021 Recipient - Ted McKown, II, Kent State University

2020 Recipient - Donna Geraci, Xavier University

2019 Recipient - Sarah Unger, Miami University

2018 Recipient - Sarah Unger, Miami University

2017 Recipient - Kristina Willey, Lakeland Community College

2016 Recipient - Susan Rife, Heidelberg University

2015 Recipient - Kimberlee Avery, The University of Akron

2014 Recipient - Rich Rawlinson, Bryant & Stratton College

2013 Recipient - Doug Bullimore

2012 Recipient - Randy Price

2011 Recipient - Linda Arnest

2010 Recipient - Karen Dickerson

President's Trailblazer Award

2023 Recipient - Jonathan Gates, Kent State University

2022 Recipient - Amanda Means, Miami University

2021 Recipient - Deb Hysell, North Central State College