Each year, exceptional programs are presented during the Annual Conference. Program Awards are presented to recogonize the best programs.

The Region's Best Award
The Region's Best Award provides incentive for quality programs and recognizes superior presenters who are not eligible for the Best Presentation by a New Professional. The chosen Region’s Best Program will be submitted to be presented at the next ACUHO-I Conference as "MACUHO’s Region’s Best” The ACUHO-I Foundation will contribute a scholarship to be used towards registration, transportation, and room costs for the primary presenter to attend and present at the ACUHO-I conference. MACUHO will provide an additional $100 if needed. The winner/s also receives a plaque. | Award Criteria
Recent Award Recipients
2010	Jump from Job One to Job Two Rachel Stark & Chrissie King, Stockton College of NJ
2009	They're Back...Bed Bugs Everett Mason, Tom McAdoo, Rodney Merrits, Tracy Walker, Penn State University
2008	Academic Intervention Methods within the residence community Rhonda Augustie, Emmanuel Mann, Erimini Ekong, Morgan State University
2007	Exploring Islam and Muslim Student Needs in Higher Education Usama Shaikh, Stevens Institute of Technology
2006	Kyle Audette, Bucknell University
2005	Jose Riera, John Cooke, Mackenzie Streit, and Amy Downey, Drexel University
2004	Patrick Roger-Gordon, The College of New Jersey
2003	Jennifer Valtos and Edward Wahesh, University of Scranton
2002	Kevin Worthen, Karen Forbes and Tim Silvestri, Lafayette College
2001	Leah Parker, Drexel University
2000	Craig Allen, Seton Hall University
1999	John Stafford, Rider University

The Best Presentation by a New Professional Award
The Best Presentation by a New Professional Award (formerly PPIA) is given to an outstanding new professional who has not presented at a regional or national conference (excluding Student Staff, or RD/Live-In conferences). The recipient of this award will receive registration to attend the following year’s MACUHO Annual conference. In addition, the recipient will be presented with a $100 check to be used for Professional Development, and a plaque. | Award Criteria
Recent Award Recipients
2010	Get a Life! Hillary Grumbine, Widener University
2009	Why Play the Slots When You Can Play with Tater Tots? Using Mr. PotatoHead as a Teambuilding Tool Debbie Scheibler, The Richard StocktonCollege of New Jersey
2008	Rules of the Playground: Reconsidering Supervision in Residence Life Steve Desir, Rutgers University, New Brunswick
2007	There's Something About Millennials! Candice Clawson, Georgetown University
2006	Guess the Straight RA Joe Russo, Drexel University
2005	Mark Turnbough, St. Mary's College of Maryland
2004	Christopher Mullen, West Chester University
2003	L. Scott Derby, Shepherd College
2002	Christine Gaydos, Seton Hall University andSarah Spencer, Lycoming College
2001	Adam Homer, Carnegie Mellon University
2000	Amy Paciej, Lycoming College
1999	Geisce Ly, Saint Joseph's University

Best 30-Minute Program
The Best 30 Minute Program Award provides incentive for those members who present during our 30 Minute sessions. The winner of this award will receive registration to the following year’s MACUHO Annual Conference and a plaque. | Award Criteria
Recent Award Recipients
2010	SUPERIORvision: Quality Practice for Supervising Millennial Staff Barry Hendler & Julie Howe, Rutgers U., New Brunswick
2009	How to Host an Intern Christina Bell, Lehigh University
2008	Freshmen Alcohol Experience: A student perspective John Perovich, The Richard Stockton College of NJ
2007	Healthy ME, Healthy U! PJ Boggio & Gwen Owen, Sailsbury University

Best Poster Presentation
The Best Poster Presentation Award provides incentive for those members who present a poster presentation during our Poster Session. The winner of this award will receive a $100 check to be used for Professional Development, and a plaque. | Award Criteria
Recent Award Recipients
2010	Meaning Partnerships: Creating a Neighborhood Watching Program on Your Campus Debbie Scheibler, Rutgers U., Camden
2009	Our Iceberg is Melting: You Too Can Survive Change in the Workplace! Hillary Grumbine, Widener University
2008	Satellite Campus Students and their sense of Belonging to their Flagship Institution Lulu Kaliher, University of Delaware
2007	The Influence of Pledging a National Pan-Hellenic Fraternity on Black Identity Development Katherine Lloyd, Virginia Tech University