Rising Star Award
The Rising Star Award (formerly the Newcomer Award) is given to MOACAC members who have been in the college admissions profession less than three years and have contributed to helping students by enthusiastic and professional involvement in the college admissions profession.
Past Winners
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| 2010 |
Nicole Buesse |
Rockwood Summit High School |
| Kyle Johnson |
Rockhurst University |
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| 2009 |
Teresa Haney |
Southest Missouri State University |
| Christy Wills |
University of Missouri - St Louis |
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| 2008 |
Erin Stein |
William Jewell College |
| 2007 |
Courtney Wallace |
University of Missouri - Rolla |
| 2006 |
Andy Cole |
University of Missouri |
| Chad Sisk |
Missouri State University |
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| 2005 |
Mark Giesmann |
Kirkwood High School |
| Alpachino Hogue |
University of Missouri |
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| 2004 |
Clint Chapman |
University of Missouri |
| 2003 |
Jeff Buckman |
Saint Louis University |
| 2002 |
Alan Byrd |
Southeast Missouri State University |
| Pete Belk |
Maple Woods Community College |
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| 2000 |
Kelly Burnley |
William Jewell College |
| 1999 |
Dawn Medley |
Southeast Missouri State University |