Maine Educational Opportunity Association
An organization of professional, associate, and program members working together for equitable access to educational opportunities.
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Maine Educational Opportunity Association An organization of professional, associate, and program members working together for equitable access to educational opportunities. |
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MEEOA Alumni Information Page This page contains information and links to resources about our outreach to alumni of TRIO programs in Maine. MEEOA Alumni Directory If you are an alumnus of a Maine TRIO program and would like to join our alumni directory, please click here. MEEOA Alumni Awards We are pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 MEEOA Alumni Awards (Rising Star, Achiever, and Lifelong Learner). These awards recognize the amazing achievements, impact, and learning that our students have accomplished, and we are excited to celebrate them! You can nominate your students by using the 2024 MEEOA Alumni Award Nomination Form. In your nomination letter, please address the points in the criteria listed in the form for each individual award. Note that you may make nominations outside your project or program. In addition, for the nomination to be valid, the nominator must be a 2023-2024 MEEOA member. If you have questions regarding your membership in our association, please reach out to Kat Bosse, MEEOA Membership Chair (kathryn.bosse@maine.edu). All nominations for Alumni Awards must be received by November 9, 2023. The awards presentation will take place during the MEEOA Annual Conference. MEEOA Achiever Award MEEOA Achiever Awards are given to outstanding graduates of Maine's educational opportunity programs. MEEOA Achievers have received a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education and are recognized as a person of high stature within their profession or have received recognition for their outstanding academic achievements. Achievers are employed above the entry-level designation for their profession or have received a post baccalaureate degree or are enrolled in a post baccalaureate program. They have made significant civic, community, or professional contributions. Their participation in an educational opportunity program has had a significant impact upon their ability to achieve educational and/or professional objectives. MEEOA Achiever Award Winners: 2024 MEEOA Achiever - Lana Cook 2023 MEEOA Achiever - Brandon McDonald 2022 MEEOA Achiever - Monique Mills 2022 MEEOA Achiever - Gabrielle Lodge 2021 MEEOA Achiever - (not awarded this year) 2020 MEEOA Achiever - Jason Judd 2020 MEEOA Achiever - Kristin Guerrette 2019 MEEOA Achiever - Paula Alves 2018 MEEOA Achiever - Travis Works 2018 MEEOA Achiever - Judy Ouellette 2017 MEEOA Achiever - Michael Perreault 2016 MEEOA Achiever - Ryan Pickering 2016 MEEOA Achiever - Colette Cormier 2015 MEEOA Achiever - Rusty Brown 2015 MEEOA Achiever - Melissa Morrissette 2014 MEEOA Achiever - Liana Fellis 2014 MEEOA Achiever - Reverend James Nadeau 2014 MEEOA Achiever - Vikki Turnquist MEEOA Rising Star Award The MEEOA Rising Star Award identifies emerging professionals who are former participants of Maine's educational opportunity programs. This award recognizes people just beginning to make an impact in their careers and communities and honors emerging leaders who strive toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment. They excel in their chosen field, devote time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, and serve as a role model for others. Rising Stars demonstrate excellence, creativity, and initiative in their profession. The have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education, or are an outstanding senior-level student. They engage in or are developing leadership roles in civic, community, or professional development activities. Rising Stars have participated in an educational opportunity program that has had a significant impact upon their ability to achieve educational and/or professional objectives. MEEOA Rising Star Award Winners: 2024 MEEOA Rising Star - Larissa Holland 2023 MEEOA Rising Star - Mariah Dee 2023 MEEOA Rising Star - Shannon Watts 2022 MEEOA Rising Star - Kate Michaud 2021 MEEOA Rising Star - Jeff Love 2021 MEEOA Rising Star - Doris Juarez 2021 MEEOA Rising Star - Janelle Humphrey 2020 MEEOA Rising Star - BJ McCollister 2020 MEEOA Rising Star - Aimee DeGroat 2019 MEEOA Rising Star - Sarah Holbrook 2018 MEEOA Rising Star - Robyn Rawle 2018 MEEOA Rising Star - Salvador "Sam" Portera, Jr. 2018 MEEOA Rising Star - Odean Irons 2018 MEEOA Rising Star - Tiffany Peterson 2017 MEEOA Rising Star - Maria Winn 2017 MEEOA Rising Star - Rachel Hasty 2017 MEEOA Rising Star - Crystal Favati 2016 MEEOA Rising Star - Jason White 2016 MEEOA Rising Star - Spencer McBreairty 2015 MEEOA Rising Star - Amanda Keegan 2015 MEEOA Rising Star - Kevin Richards 2015 MEEOA Rising Star - Eric Ramsay MEEOA Lifelong Learner Award The MEEOA Lifelong Learner award was developed in 2020 by the Executive Committee and Alumni Committee to recognize lifelong learners who are former or current participants of Maine's educational opportunity programs, TRIO and other educational opportunity programs alike. The Lifelong Learner Award honors those current participants and alumni who demonstrate a lifelong love of learning and a dedication to learning experiences whether inside or outside the classroom. MEEOA Lifelong Learner Award Winners: 2024 Lifelong Learner - Ali Edwards 2023 Lifelong Learner - Jeremy Frey 2022 Lifelong Learner - Peter Smith 2021 Lifelong Learner - Loretta Joy Powers |
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