The Maine Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators is a 501(c)(6) non-profit professional benefit association of practicing financial aid administrators, dedicated to industry excellence, public service and financial aid advocacy for Maine students and parents.

In remembering our special friend and colleague, Candance Johnson Vinette, (June 22,1952 - January 7, 1990), who meant so much to all of us, and who contributed in immense and important ways to our professional and personal lives, it is resolved that MASFAA will establish the "Candance Johnson Vinette Distinguished Service Award."

This award is to be given periodically to an individual who has made special contributions of energy, spirit and dedication to increase access to higher education for the citizens of Maine; and who has, by example, inspired others to greater professionalism in the Financial Aid community. (Note membership in MASFAA is not a criterion for receipt of this award.)