CEO Award

The NHEOA Champion of Educational Opportunity (CEO) Award is designed to recognize individuals, who are not members of the association, or organizations within the state of New Hampshire who have demonstrated commitment and support of equal access to higher education.

NHEOA members may submit nominations to the Executive Board by completing the NHEOA CEO Award Nomination Form. 

2024

Tom Morin

Computer Repair Center Manager

Plymouth State University

2023

Amy Slattery

District Deputy Director

Rep. Ann Kuster

2021

Erica Anhalt

Senior Legislative Assistant

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen

2017

James Grenier

Representative, 7th District

New Hampshire Houses of Representatives

2016

George and Mary Donovan

2015

Dudley and Gene Orr

2009

Crystal Finefrock

Associate Director of Financial Aid

Plymouth State University

2008

Dr. Helen F. Giles-Gee

President

Keene State College

2007

The Honorable John Lynch

Governor of New Hampshire

2005

Dr. Ross Gittell

James R. Carter Professor of Management

University of New Hampshire

2004

Susan K. Allen

Director of Financial Aid 

University of New Hampshire

2003

Robert Tuveson

Director of Financial Aid 

Plymouth State College

2002

Dr. Stanley Yarosewick

President 

Keene State College

2001

Ingrid Lemaire

Vice-President

New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation