The Philip A. Tripp Distinguished Service Award is presented annually by OCPA to a student affairs professional in recognition of extended illustrious service to our field. The purpose of the award is to recognize seasoned members of the profession.
The selection criteria for the Philip A. Tripp Distinguished Service Award are as follows:
- A minimum of fifteen (15) years of professional involvement in the field of student affairs.
- Significant and outstanding contributions to the profession through administration, writing, teaching, research and service to professional organizations.
Past Recipients
| 2019-20 | Dr. Jason Pina, Ohio University |
| 2018-19 | Dr. Mark Kretovics, Kent State University |
| 2017-18 | Dr. Maureen Wilson, Bowling Green State University |
| 2016-17 | Not Awarded |
| 2015-16 | Dr. John Messina, The University of Akron |
| 2014-15 | Not Awarded |
| 2013-14 | Dr. Peter Mather, Ohio University |
| 2012-13 | John Berry, The Ohio State University - Newark & COTC |
| 2009-12 | Not Awarded |
| 2008-09 | Dan Abrahamowicz, Wright State University |
| 2007-08 | Not Awarded |
| 2006-07 | Chuck Rickard, Kent State University |
| 2005-06 | Dr. Michael D. Coomes, Bowling Green State University |
| 2004-05 | Not Awarded |
| 2003-04 | Dr. Louise A. Douce, The Ohio State University |
| 2002-03 | Dr. Nancy Scott, Kent State University |
| 2000-02 | Not Awarded |
| 1999-00 | Dr. Patrick Love, Kent State University |
| 1998-99 | Dr. Robert Dubick, The University of Akron |
| 1995-98 | Not Awarded |
| 1994-95 | Joanne Risascher, Wright State University |
| 1993-94 | Susan Eklund-Leen, Antioch College |
| 1992-93 | Robert Gatti, Otterbein University |
| 1992-93 | Dr. Derrell Hart, Miami University |
| 1991-92 | Sue Heimann, Ashland University |
| 1990-91 | Dr. Robert E. Oleson, Heidelberg University |
| 1989-90 | Joel Rudy, Ohio University |
| 1989-90 | Dr. Robert Young, Kent State University |
| 1988-89 | Steve Markwood, Marietta College |
| 1988-89 | Audrey Rentz, Bowling Green State University |
| 1987-88 | Dr. Donald Schweingruber, Bluffton College |
| 1986-87 | Dr. Robert Etheridge, Miami University |
| 1986-87 | Dr. Alexander "Lex" Smith |
| 1985-86 | Dr. Robert Rodgers, The Ohio State University |
| 1984-85 | Dr. Fayetta Paulsen, Bowling Green State University |
| 1983-84 | Not Awarded |
| 1982-83 | Dr. Mark Noffsinger, Baldwin Wallace College |
| 1981-82 | Dr. Gerald L. Saddlemire, Bowling Green State University |