
Alpha
Elizabeth Monaco
For scholarship and exemplary classroom performance, with a GPA in the top five of graduating MPA students in the previous year (thus winter semester graduates would be eligible). Service-significant contributions to the MPA program that go beyond the normal responsibilities of good citizenship. Examples of service might include effective leadership of the MPA Graduate Student Organization, leadership in community service activities or contributing materially to the betterment of the University or wider community. Leadership-demonstrating exemplary leadership qualities including high ethical standards, communication skills, professionalism and vision.
Delta
Nathaalie Maxwell
Distinguished public service by an MPA Graduate
Practitioner Student
Paula Russell
For outstanding academic performance, exemplary service and leadership by a public administration professional
Richard A. Rehburg Perseverance
Qing Lan
For demonstrating steadfast commitment to personal improvement and professional development
Outstanding Capstone (Fall and Spring)
Laura Le, Fall 2008
Chelsea Robertson, Spring 2009
For demonstrating unsurpassed service and scholarship in the performance of an MPA Capstone project
Li Guo Ambassador Award
Kerry Cook
For fostering greater cross-cultural understanding and appreciation through the comparative study of public administration
Distinguished Community Service
Kristina Krise
For outstanding contributions to the MPA Program and the Greater Binghamton community
Sigma
Robert J. O'Neil
For outstanding public service through current leadership of the The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) as well as an extensive and distinguished career in local government.
2009 Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society Inductees
Dawn Bartolomeo
Kerry Cook
Noah Davis
Lucretia Emilio
David Hubeny
Elizabeth Monaco
John Pelowski
Jennifer Turck
Jeffrey Wynnyk