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APRA Distinguished Service Award:
Established in 1990, this award is open to all APRA members and honors an individual who has contributed exceptional service to the advancement research profession above and beyond his or her daily paid work. To dowload the Distinguished Service Award nomination form, please click here (Word version).

2007 Distinguished Service Award Recipient
Barbara Fanning
SickKids Foundation
APRA is pleased to recognize the past winners of the Distinguished Service Award:
1990 Inez Waltman Bergquist
1991 Bobbie J. Strand
1992 Eric Siegel
1993 Kathleen Foley
1994 Lyn Day
1995 Susan Sweeney Flaherty
1996 Ann Castle
1997 David Lamb
1998 Randy Bunney
1999 Jon Thorsen
2000 Joseph Boeke
2001 Margo Knight
2002 Napoleon Hendrix III
2003 Michel Hudson, CFRE
2004 Cecilia Hogan
2005 Christina Pulawski
2006 Elizabeth McHugh
2007 Barbara Fanning
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APRA Researcher of the Year Award
This award was established in 1999 and is open to all APRA members. It recognizes the accomplishments and outstanding skills of an up-and-coming researcher. To download the Researcher of the Year Award nomination form, please click here (Word version).

2007 Researcher of the Year Award Recipient
Jennifer Shimp-Bowerman
Southern Methodist University
APRA is pleased to recognize the past winners of the Researcher of the Year Award:
1999 Carrie Kirk
2000 Sarah McCarthy
2001 Christine Flanagan
2002 Sheri Lazare
2003 Katy Filner
2004 Randy Holden
(Note: No winners were selected for 2005 or 2006.)
2007 Jennifer Shimp-Bowerman
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APRA Foundation Margaret Fuhry Grant:
This award is given to a researcher based on his or her leadership, mentorship, volunteerism and dedication to the profession. The award is a US $500 stipend to be used for professional development and is not limited to use at the APRA International Conference. To download the Margaret Fuhry Grant application, please click here (Word version).

2007 Margaret Fuhry Grant Recipient
Tom Hampsey
Lafayette College
"The annual conference is an opportunity to not only learn about new techniques in the field, but is also a valued time spent with peers. Having all of the corporate sponsors and demonstrations of their products all in one place is an efficient and convenient way to learn about everything new that's available in our field. The networking possibilities are endless, and the mentoring sessions have been especially beneficial for me. I am grateful for having had the opportunity to attend last year's workshops, and look forward to attending future APRA conferences."
-Angi Bedell
Director of Research, Advancement Administration
University of South Carolina
2006 Margaret Fuhry Grant Award Recipient
APRA is pleased to recognize the past winners of the Margaret Fuhry Grant:
1998 Gina Garrett
1999 Shelby Radcliffe McClintock
2000 Kevin Bender
2001 Nadine Collins
2002 Cynthia Bertsch
2003 Kirsten M. Jasna
2004 Jeffrey A. Walker, PhD
2005 Michelle Johnson
2006 Angi Bedell
2007 Thomas Hampsey
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APRA Visionary Award
This award was created to recognize an APRA member who has served as a pioneer or trailblazer in the field, with qualities that exemplify the spirit of APRA. One recipient may be awarded annually at the discretion of the APRA Executive Committee.
APRA is pleased to recognize the past winners of the APRA Visionary Award:
2004 Ann Castle (posthumously)
2006 Bobbie Strand
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