PAEA Celebrates 2026 Staff Award Winners
PAEA celebrated the achievements of our 2026 Staff Award winners in person at the PAEA Staff retreat held in Baltimore, Maryland, in May. The annual awards recognize staff who embody the association’s internal values, or “Service Behaviors” (Safe, Supportive, Trustworthy, Impactful), and demonstrate excellence and leadership across the organization.
Congratulations to our 2026 recipients:
- Kelly Powell (Coordinator, Admissions), PAEA Supportive Award
- Dylan Boyle (Coordinator, Member Experience), PAEA Trustworthy Award
- Yahaira Canales (Office Coordinator, Operations), PAEA Impactful Award
- Christine Vucinich (Instructional Specialist, People & Culture, Talent & Experience) PAEA Safety Award
- Amanda Moloney-Johns (Member Experience Specialist, Talent & Experience), PAEA Emerging Excellence Award
- Denise Rizzolo (Director, Research and Publication, Managing Editor of JPAE, Research & Data Operations), PAEA Peak Performer Award
PAEA’s annual staff awards are one way we recognize staff and their lasting impact across the Association. Kendall Williams, PAEA’s Chief Talent & Experience Officer, said “These awards are especially significant because they reflect the appreciation and recognition of peers, reinforcing the kind of culture we strive to build at PAEA.”
Throughout the summer, our award winners will be featured on the PAEA Careers Showcase Page on LinkedIn. We encourage everyone to like, share, and join us in celebrating their achievements.
Congratulations to this year’s staff award winners, and best wishes for continued success in the year ahead.
