For Faculty/Staff Member Who has Contributed the Most to the Development of a YSU Student
Application
Purpose: The Mentor of the Year Award honors the faculty or staff mentor who has contributed the
most during the past year to the development of a YSU student.
Criteria: Nominee must have served as a faculty/staff mentor during the current academic year.
Selection: The Mentor of the Year is selected by the Student Awards Committee based upon the
written application provided by the nominating student.
Application Questions:
- Describe the willingness of your mentor to be there for you when you needed help and how they have positively impacted you.
- How has he/she been helpful in answering your questions or providing advice?
PAST MENTOR OF THE YEAR RECIPIENTS
- 2023 Jennifer Frank
- 2022 Mollie Hartup
- 2021 Dr. Kristin Bruns
- 2020 Dr. Dana Davis
- 2019 Leslie Page
- 2018 Dr. Sara Michaliszyn
- 2017 John Doneyko
- 2016 Crystal Hawthorne
- 2015 Dr. Tom Wakefield
- 2014 Karen Graves
- 2013 Dr. Michael Butcher
- 2013 Attorney Ron Slipski
- 2012 Brian Wells
- 2011 Greg Gulas
- 2010 Dr. Adam Earnheardt
- 2010 Pat Taylor
- 2009 Carrie Anderson
- 2009 Dr. Stephen L. Gage
- 2008 Dr. Stephanie Smith
- 2008 Joesph Mistovich
- 2007 Dr. Ronald Shaklee
- 2006 Todd Dicken
- 2006 Derek Kasper
- 2005 N/A
- 2004 Greg Gulas
- 2004 Laurie Paul
- 2003 N/A
- 2002 Kathylynn Feld
- 2001 Dr. Kathy Akpom
- 2000 N/A
- 1999 Dr. Jennifer Hampston