Achievement in Catholic Education Awards

Launched in fall 2023, The National Catholic College Admission Association is proud to award the Achievement in Catholic Education awards to one college admission professional and one high school counselor each year.

Criteria for award recipients includes:

• 20 or more years dedicated to working in Catholic schools
• Demonstrated service to promoting the value and benefit of Catholic colleges and universities
• Leadership and mentorship to new/younger professionals in the field
• Service to their profession on multiple fronts to include equity, access, inclusion, and commitment to the value of Catholic higher education
• A champion for Catholic higher education among their students served

Nominations are solicited from current National CCAA members each year and the awards are presented during our Annual Membership Meeting during the NACAC Conference.

Congratulations to the Achievement in Catholic Education Award Recipients:

• 2023
  • Chris Lydon, Vice President of Enrollment Management, Regis College (Weston, MA)
  • Thomas O'Sullivan, Director of College Counseling, Fordham Preparatory School (Bronx, NY)
• 2024
  • Sherry Brouillette, Director of College Counseling, Catholic High School (Baton Rouge, LA)
  • Julie McCulloh, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management, Gonzaga University (Spokane, WA)
  • Steve Pultz, Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management, University of San Diego (San Diego, CA)
• 2025
  • John Buckley, Vice President of Admission and Student Financial Services, Fordham University (Bronx, NY)
  • Kathy Pivonka, College and Career Coordinator, Cathedral High School (Indianapolis, IN)