Mentor of the Year Award

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:

  1. Describe the willingness of your mentor to be there for you when you needed help and how they have positively impacted you.
  2. 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