Distinguished Service Award

2026 Brian Cartier Distinguished Service Award Recipient

Stephen Hochheiser

Stephen’s leadership and advocacy have played a pivotal role in advancing the campus store industry. From his work on the Campus Store Standards Project to his early support of the Campus Store Insights platform, his contributions have helped institutions better understand and communicate the value of campus stores.
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About the Award

Created in 2002, the Distinguished Service Award is the NACS Foundation’s highest honor. The award recognizes the devotion, service, and visionary leadership given to the Foundation. Presentation of The NACS Foundation Distinguished Service Award is made at CAMEX.

In honor of his service to the Foundation, the NACS Foundation Board of Directors renamed the award as the Brian Cartier Distinguished Service Award in 2016. 
  • 2026 Stephen Hochheiser
  • 2025 Carol Miller Schaefer
  • 2019 Vicki Morris Benion
  • 2016 Brian E. Cartier, CAE
Previous recipients of the NACS Foundation Distinguished Service Award include:
  • 2016 Anthony Martin
  • 2013 Tommye Miller
  • 2011 Debbie Harvie, CCR
  • 2010 James L. Haemker
  • 2009 Peggy Falgien, CCR
  • 2008 John Marcus, Bill Gehr, Martin D. Levine, Eldon Speed, John Turk CCR
  • 2007 Donald Burden
  • 2006 Art Carson
  • 2004 Mary Bonach and Cynthia D'Angelo
  • 2003 John Marcus

Nomination Form

Submission Information


Recipients of the Distinguished Service Award are determined by the The NACS Foundation Board of Directors.