This award is in recognition of Vicki's service to RIT. Her diligent effort and generosity have contributed significantly to the growth of the university. This award is meant to honor those efforts and to express our appreciation for her dedication."

Vicki Schultz is a children's novelist, an award-winning author of parenting articles, and a volunteer fundraiser for local and national charities.

She is an alumna of Rochester Institute of Technology three times over, having earned an associate's degree in photography, a bachelor's degree in business (with high honors), and an MBA in marketing. She was hired by RIT's Office of Development upon graduation, after co-oping at the RIT Telefund. Her favorite role over the next six years was raising funds for scholarships and bringing together donors with the recipients of their generosity. In 1998, she received an Award for Outstanding Citizenship Within the RIT Community for her work on the Faces of Change Conference Committee–an event that encouraged young women to pursue careers in math, science, engineering, and technology. In 1999, she received the Richard P. Miller Award from the United Way of Greater Rochester for her work coordinating RIT's outstanding United Way Campaign. In 2000, Vicki joined the development team at the University of Rochester Medical Center, ultimately becoming a major gift officer for Golisano Children's Hospital.

When her first child was born, Vicki chose to stay at home and began writing parenting articles and young adult novels. She is a frequent contributor to Genesee Valley Parent Magazine and received a 2009 Silver Award from Parenting Publications of America. She has also been published in Rochester Baby Guide and the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle newspaper.

Vicki is a member of Rochester Area Children's Writers and Illustrators and heads fundraising efforts for the annual Rochester Children's Book Festival. For the past five years, she also co-chaired fundraising for the Rochester Walk Now for Autism Speaks.