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title: Congratulations to the 2026 NACCAP Award Recipients
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# [Congratulations to the 2026 NACCAP Award Recipients](https://www.naccap.org/news/2026-naccap-award-recipients)

 Written by [NACCAP](https://www.naccap.org/news/author/naccap) | Jul 15, 2026 1:02:48 PM

 

**NACCAP Announces 2026 Award Recipients**

The North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals (NACCAP) is proud to recognize the outstanding contributions and exemplary service of this year's award recipients. Each year, NACCAP honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and excellence in the field of Christian education.

The 2026 awardees have been nominated by their peers and colleagues, acknowledging their significant impact within their institutions and the broader Christian education community.

**Rookie of the Year - K-12**: Stephanie Warner, Divine Savior Academy Santa Rita Ranch  
**Rookie of the Year - Traditional:** Hannah Olson, Toccoa Falls College  
**Rookie of the Year - GAP**: Sheila Gower, Anderson University (SC)  
**K-12 Professional of the Year**: Naomi Oosting, Beaver County Christian School  
**Admissions Officer of the Year:** Andy Gammons, Taylor University  
**Graduate Adult Professional of the Year**: Yuli To, Wheaton College  
**Distinguished Partnership Award**: Thom Seagren, The Christian Connector  
**Outstanding Achievement Award**: Bailey Ketteringham, Belhaven University  
**Outstanding Achievement Award**: Dr. Ronnie Stewart, Toccoa Falls College  
**Chant Thompson Servant Leadership Award**: Jeff Berggren, Huntington University  
**Lifetime Achievement Award**: Dr. John Chopka  
**Lifetime Achievement Award**: Dr. Scott Shoemaker, Point Loma Nazarene University  
**NACCAP Recognition - Board Service**: Willem de Ruijter, Geneva College  
**NACCAP 25 Years**: Bev Zarges, NACCAP  
**NACCAP Retirement**: Carlene Peters, NACCAP

These awards reflect NACCAP's commitment to elevating Christian K-12 and admissions counselor professionals across North America. We commend each recipient for their exceptional dedication to their students and institutions.

**Save the Date**

**NACCAP Annual Conference**

**Jessup University  
Rocklin, California**

**May 25-27, 2027**

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