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National & Regional Involvement

NACURH & CAACURH 

GW RHA is affiliated with the Central Atlantic Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (CAACURH), which is a region of the National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH). GW RHA has worked to increase their participation in CAACURH over the past few years through attending conferences, bidding for awards, and participating in online CAACURH chats and social media events.

Previous Awards

  • NACURH | School of the Year 1990

  • CAACCURH | School of the Year 1991

  • NACURH | School of the Year 1991

  • CAACURH | No Frills Conference Host 1992

  • CAACURH | Program of the Year 2009

  • CAACURH | Commitment to Service 2010

  • NACURH | Outstanding Advocacy Initiative 2012

  • CAACURH | Student Award for Leadership Training 2014

  • CAACURH | Regional Conference Host 2015

  • CAACURH | School of the Year 2015

  • The George Washington University | Student Organization of the Year 2015

  • CAACURH | Outstanding Advocacy Initiative 2020

  • CAACURH | RHA Building Block 2020

Bid Wins

CAACURH Bid Wins

NACURH Bid Wins

  • Distinguished Service | Jessica Yager (2009-10)

  • NCC of the Year | Richard J. Livingstone (2009-10)

  • Program of the Year | Martha’s 2009 (2009-10)

  • Advisor of the Year | David Ruda (2010-11)

  • Outstanding Advocacy Initiative (2011-12)

  • School of the Year (2014-15)

  • Student Award for Leadership Training (2014-15)

  • NCC of the Year | Meredith Weiss (2020-21)

  • Program of the Year (2020-21)

  • Commitment to Sustainability (2021-22)

  • RHA President of the Year | Arielle Geismar (2022-23)

  • Commitment to Sustainability (2022-23)

  • Student of the Year | Urja Mehta (2024-25)

  • First Year Experience | Julia Yam (2024-25)

  • NCC of the Year | Meredith Weiss (2021)

GW Reps on Regional Board of Directors (RBD):

GW Reps on Regional Board of Directors (RBD):

GW Reps on Regional Board of Directors (RBD):

  • Regional Director | Cyndi Eli (1991-92)

  • AD for NRHH and Recognition | Anthony Swain (1991-92)

  • Associate Director | Doug Matties (1994-95)

  • Regional Communications Coordinator for Bidding | Richard Livingstone (2011-12)

  • Regional Communications Coordinator for Resources Development | Samantha Herman (2012-13)

  • Regional Conference Chair | Laura Hellwig (2015-16)

  • AD for Administration and Finance | Laura Hellwig (2016-17)

  • Coordinating Officer for Bidding | Sean Wesp (2016-17)

  • NRHH Advisor | Quest Morris (2023-24)

Conferences Hosted

RBC 1992 “Explore New Regions” || Second-ever CAACURH-only conference

RLC 2015 “Vote for Leadership” || Chaired by Laura Hellwig and Kylie Madden

Silver Pin Recipients

  • 2014 | Samantha Herman

  • 2015 | Kylie Madden 

  • 2015 | Laura Hellwig

  • 2021 | Meredith Weiss

Boardroom Spotlight Pin Winners

  • Combined Boardroom | Meredith Weiss  (2022 RBC)

Outstanding Service Pins

  • 2021 | Meredith Weiss

Silver Diamond Recipients

  • 2024 | Quest Morris

Cougar Pride Pin Recipients:

  • 2012 | Kassie Chappel

  • 2013 | Zac Ruckert

  • 2015 | Kylie Madden 

  • 2015 | Nancy Ross 

  • 2015 | Carlee Russell 

  • 2016 | Sean Wesp

  • 2020 | Meredith Weiss

  • 2023 | Arielle Geismar

  • 2023 | Nicky Beruashvili

  • 2023 | Quest Morris

  • 2023 | Andrew Hasson

  • 2024 | Nicky Beruashvili (x2)

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