NAFSA's eleven regions welcome you to join us at the NAFSA All-Region Summit, a special virtual conference held October 4 - 22, 2021. Participants gain access to live and on-demand region-specific content, as well as shared activities and events. This first-ever combined regional event will provide participants with new learning, networking, and engagement opportunities.
Region VII Award Recipients
International Excellence Award
2020 Recipient
Kathie Stomile Golden, PhD
Mississippi Valley State University
“I have never seen someone that concerned to the betterment and success of students, fellow colleagues, faculty and staff. No matter what her position is, she always made time for students, fellow colleagues and other non-profit organizations where she served in leadership and mentorship roles.”
New Professional Award
2020 Recipient
Allison LeClere
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Haslam College of Business
“Allison is committed, conscientious, and – in the most laudable of ways – tenacious. Her creative approaches to international student and scholar engagement were demonstrated many times over through her accomplishments”
Community Volunteer Award
2020 Recipient
Caroline Brown
Briarwood Friendship Partner Program, Briarwood Presbyterian Church
Through her work with a community organization, Caroline Brown has provided invaluable support to multiple local institutions’ international student offices – connecting hundreds of international students from across multiple colleges with American host families as well as arranging events, shopping trips, group dinners, and welcome activities. Through these efforts, the recipient demonstrates the best of intercultural connections and communication.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in International Education Award
2020 Recipient
Kory M. Saunders
North Carolina State University
“From her thought-provoking conversations with colleagues to her motivational conversations with students, Kory positively impacts everyone with whom she interacts.”
“She has a strong moral compass that is guided by her faith and is not afraid to speak truth to power.”
Region VII Awards
View the nomination process and criteria regarding Region VII various awards.