AUGUSTA — The University of Maine at Augusta received three honors at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Region I annual conference, held Nov. 17-19.

Zach Rollins of Edgecomb, a student in the Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems program, became the first UMA recipient of the Catch a Rising Star Award, which recognizes outstanding undergraduate students for their academic achievements, involvement and potential in the student affairs profession. The award includes a scholarship to support future academic and professional endeavors, according to a news release from the university.

Benjamin Bucklin of Belmont, a Student Services Coordinator in the UMA Office of Academic and Career Advising, a NASPA member, and leader of UMA’s Trail Blazer Workshop Series, received the Doris Michiko Ching Excellence in Student Affairs Award. This honor recognizes a midlevel student affairs professional for exceptional commitment to the field, including program development, creating a positive campus environment, and NASPA engagement.

UMA’s Trail Blazer Workshop Series also earned the state Program of the Year award, which recognizes outstanding programs from Region I institutions. The Trail Blazer Workshop Series equips students with the understanding and skills needed to navigate the challenges of college and prepare for their career. Recent workshop topics include “Understanding Student Debt,” “Internship Search 101,” “Avoiding Burnout” and “Finding the Right Career.”

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