Playing an Integral Role

Every year, more than 300 AUTM members donate time and expertise to the Association. These volunteers serve on committees, task forces and the AUTM Board of Directors as members, chairs and officers. Volunteers play an integral role in the day-to-day operations of the Association and help chart the future of academic technology transfer. AUTM gratefully recognizes the dedication of its volunteers with awards. AUTM’s Volunteer of the Year Award, is the highest honor awarded annually, and recognizes leadership and outstanding contributions to the Association.

Evaluation Criteria

• Attendance in committee meetings and conference calls
• Active participation in committee and volunteer activities, and the conceptualization and execution of innovative ideas
• A demonstrated passion for the profession
• A positive attitude

• The recruitment and encouragement of other members

Recipients

2024	Carlos Baez
2023	Nidhi Sabharwal
2022	Jeffrey Depp
2021	Megan Aanstoos
2020	George Chellapa
2019	Jordana Armstrong
2018	Audit Committee
2017	Stephen Auvil
2016	Peter C. Gonczlik, MBA, BSIE
2015	Hassan R. Naqvi
2014	Monya Dunlap
2013	Michael Waring
2012	Nicole Baute Honoree
2011	Alan R. Bentley Yatin S. Karpe
2010	Frances Galvin Jennifer Gottwald Sally Hines Joshua Powers Laura Savatski Stephen Susalka Jude Wilkinson