2027 Award Deadline: January 20th
The Adviser of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding MASC/MAHS Michigan Student Leadership adviser whose commitment, leadership, and passion have made a meaningful impact on students, their organization, and the culture of their school.
Advisers give countless hours behind the scenes; supporting student ideas, creating opportunities, building confidence, and helping young leaders turn their vision into action. Each year, one member adviser is selected for this prestigious recognition in celebration of the difference they make in the lives of students and within their school community.
Nomination & Application Process
Before beginning the Adviser of the Year application, review the application requirements and submission guide to see the information, supporting materials, and responses needed for a complete submission.
Past Adviser of the Year Recipients
Year |
Adviser |
School |
| 2026 | Andrew Green | Southfield A and T High School |
| 2025 | Lori Maurer | Pinckney High School |
| 2024 | Jodie Lugar-McManus | Parchment High School |
| 2023 | Katie Goetz | Oxford High School |
| 2022 | Jonathan Bryne | Grosse Pointe North High School |
| 2021 | Krista Laliberte | Bloomfield Hills High School |
| 2020 | Shawn DuFresne | Troy Athens High School |
| 2019 | Stephen Bardelline | Warren Mott High School |
| 2018 | Lisa Lucas | Adlai Stevenson High School |
| 2017 | Kelley Cusmano | Rochester Hills High School |
| 2016 | Pat Gast | Grosse Pointe North High School |
| 2015 | Amber Bronson | Eisenhower High School |
| 2014 | Lori Hogan | Lake Orion High School |
| 2013 | Nicholas Fotiu | Canton High School |
| 2012 | Melissa Belanger | Dakota High School |
| 2011 | Lorri Lewis | University High School Academy (MASC) |
| Diane Hamlin | Comstock High School (MAHS) | |
| 2010 | Michelle Foster | Grosse Ile High School |
| 2009 | Ashlee Schoen | Sterling Heights High School |
| 2008 | Mark Mikel | Henry Ford II High School |
| 2007 | Jack Kalousek | Franklin High School |
| 2006 | Anthony Fiorvento | Chippewa Valley High School |
| 2005 | Michael Cattani | Menominee High School (MASC) |
| Diane Hamlin | Comstock High School (MAHS) | |
| 2004 | Lisa Lorincz | Utica High School (MASC) |
| Kathie Pontious | Meridian High School (MAHS) | |
| 2003 | Larry Streeter | Dondero High School (MASC) |
| Theresa Callahan | Sterling Heights High School (MAHS) | |
| 2002 | Mark Eberhard | St. Clair High School (MASC) |
| James Hodges | Vestaburg High School (MAHS) | |
| 2001 | Rod Scott | Grosse Pointe North High School (MASC) |
| Debbie Lerash | North Huron High School (MAHS) | |
| 2000 | Tom Thompson | Brandon High School (MASC) |
| Mark Ladd | Richmond High School (MAHS) | |
| 1999 | Cheryl Patterson | Clarkston High School (MASC) |
| Maryalice Stoneback | Ogemaw Heights High School (MAHS) | |
| 1998 | Brenda DuPree | Bloomfield Hills Lahser High School |
| 1997 | Sister Barb Quincey | Lumen Christi High School |
| 1996 | Sharon Durkee | Carter Middle School |
| 1995 | Barry Bradford | Northview High School |
| 1994 | Larry Streeter | Dondero High School |
| 1993 | Tom Heethuis | Chippewa Valley High School |
| 1992 | Larry Streeter | Dondero High School |
| 1991 | Doug Sutherland | Mt. Clemens High School |
| 1990 | Jim Hildebrand | Southfield Public Schools |