Annual Chapter and Interst Group Awards
The Fulbright Association established a tradition of presenting awards to chapters with outstanding programs, initiatives, and advocacy efforts at the 2016 Annual Conference. The Chapter Awards are intended to honor the hard work, creativity, and time that our volunteer Fulbright Alumni chapter leaders dedicate to achieving the mission of the Fulbright Association.
Congratulations to the 2025 Chapter and Interest Group Award Winners:
| Outstanding Chapter Leader Award | Mrinalini Watson (India Interest Group) |
| Outstanding Former Chapter President Award | Sally Gregory Kohlstedt (Minnesota Chapter) |
| Program of the Year Award | Massachusetts Chapter’s “Harmony and Reflections” Program” |
| Virtual Programming of the Year Award | Community Colleges Chapter |
| Excellence Community Building Award | North Dakota Chapter |
| Excellence in Advocacy Award | Colorado Chapter |
| Excellence in Service Award | Greater New York Chapter |
2024 Chapter and Interest Group Award Winners:
| Outstanding Chapter Leader Award | Ann Kennedy (National Capital Area Chapter & Thailand Interest Group) |
| Outstanding Former Chapter President Award | Michael Dorsher (Minnesota Chapter) |
| Excellence in Diversity Award | South Carolina Chapter |
| Program of the Year Award | Chicago Chapter’s Mentoring Program |
| Virtual Program of the Year Award | Spain Interest Group’s “Fulbright Through the Decades” Event |
| Excellence in Advocacy Award | Jim Fatzinger (Kentucky Chapter) |
| Excellence in Service Award | Central New York Chapter |
2023 Chapter Award Winners:
| Outstanding Chapter Leader Award | Julia Totskaya (South Florida Chapter) |
| Outstanding Former Chapter President Award | Ruie Pritchard (North Carolina Chapter) |
| Dedication to Diversity and Inclusion Award | Fulbrighters with Disabilities Chapter |
| Program of the Year Award | Minnesota Chapter |
| Virtual Program of the Year Award | New Hampshire Chapter’s Genocide Webinar Series |
| Excellence in Advocacy Award | Glen Harrison (Arkansas Chapter) |
| Excellence in Service Award | Colorado Chapter |
2022 Chapter Award Winners:
| Outstanding Chapter Leader Award | Kathleen Mulligan (Central New York Chapter) |
| Outstanding Former Chapter President Award | Charlotte McDaniel (Central Virginia Chapter, Pittsburgh Chapter) |
| Dedication to Diversity and Inclusion Award | Indiana Chapter |
| Program of the Year Award | Chicago Chapter’s Fulbright in the Classroom Program |
| Virtual Program of the Year Award | Walden Chapter’s Great Decisions Program |
| Excellence in Advocacy Award | Maine Chapter |
| Excellence in Service Award | Louisiana Chapter |