Student Life Honors Historical Award Recipients

Outstanding Program Award

Presented to the student organizations that have implemented the most outstanding campus programs during the academic year. The winners receive a plaque.

• 2024 - Purdue Science Olympiad Club
• 2023 - Purdue Arab Society 
• 2022 - Purdue American India Foundation
• 2021 - Purdue Association of Learning Design and Technology
• 2020 - Purdue Veterinary Exotic Animal Club
• 2019 - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Theta Chapter
• 2019 - Purdue Graduate Student Government
• 2018 - UR Global Club
• 2017 - ASHA for Education

Innovative Program Award

Presented to the student organization that has implemented the most creative campus program during the academic year.

• 2024 - Bangladesh Students Association
• 2023 - Society of Women Engineers 
• 2022 - Caduceus Club
• 2021 - Purdue Student Union Board

Community Engagement Award

Presented to the student organization providing outstanding service to other people, organizations or places. Organizations recognize the importance of serving the community and have gained an understanding of social issues facing their communities.

• 2024 - Boiler Green Initiative
• 2023 - Center for Health Equity and Innovation Student Ambassadors of Purdue
• 2022 - Brain Exercise Initiative
• 2021 - Purdue University Dance Marathon

Co-Sponsorship/Collaboration of the Year

Presented to the organization that provided the most outstanding co-sponsored program or program series for the betterment of campus, students and Purdue University. The winning organization showcases the importance of collaboration, takes initiative to begin tasks related to positive change, displays an understanding of campus needs and shows successful interactions between multiple campus organizations, all with a demonstrably successful program. The winning organization receives a plaque.

• 2024 - Black Student Union
• 2023 - Nigerian Students Association at Purdue 
• 2022 - Asian Student Union Board
• 2021 - Latinos in Science and Engineering, Society of Women Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers and Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
• 2020 - One World, One Purdue
• 2019 - Electrical & Computer Engineering Graduate Student Association
• 2018 - Society of Applied Spectroscopy "Science Talks"
• 2017 - Global Film Fest

Boilermaker Pride Award

Presented to an organization which displays outstanding sportsmanship at all competitions, competes against a Big 10 opponent in an annual competition that has taken place in the last three years and has active participation by all members at most competitions. The winning organization receives a plaque.

• 2024 - Purdue Crew
• 2023 - Purdue University Intramural Officials Association 
• 2022 - Purdue Equestrian Team
• 2021 - The Purdue Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society
• 2020 - American Society of Civil Engineers
• 2019 - Purdue Waterski Team

Student Organization of the Year Excellence Award

Considered a “lifetime achievement award” for a student organization that demonstrates continued excellence in its programs, leadership and service. The winning program shows long-term excellence in affecting positive change on campus, demonstrating collaboration between campus and community, implementing ongoing programs and encouraging organizational participation, teamwork and leadership development in all of its members. The winning organization receives a plaque.

• 2024 - Purdue Ag Week Task Force
• 2023 - Caduceus Club
• 2023 - Purdue Student Engineering Foundation
• 2022 - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• 2021 - Purdue Student Government
• 2020 - Purdue Student Union Board
• 2019 - Purdue Society of Professional Engineers
• 2018 - Black Graduate Student Association
• 2017 - Timmy Global Health

Leonard "Lenny" Seidel PSUB Mentorship Award

Recognizes Purdue Student Union Board members who have demonstrated special mentor and mentee relationships as an upperclassmen and underclassmen. Honorees receive a monetary award and their name on a plaque.

• 2023 - Sarah Goforth, Chemical Engineering, Versailles, Kentucky
• 2023 - Ash Hallissey, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naperville, Illinois

Dean Betty Nelson Student Service Award

Recognizes one student organization and one student affiliated with a student organization, both of which excel in community service in the Greater Lafayette area. The student winner receives a monetary award.

• 2024 - Jason Packard, Chemical Engineering, Woodstock, Illinois
• 2023 - Carl Russell, Biomedical Engineering, Mesa, Arizona
• 2022 - Rina Jiang, Biochemistry, Salem, Indiana
• 2021 - Madilyn Eberle, Doctorate of Pharmacy, Goshen, Indiana

Dean Betty Nelson Student Organization Service Award

Recognizes one student organization and one student affiliated with a student organization, both of which excel in community service in the Greater Lafayette area. The student winner receives a monetary award.

• 2024 - Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program
• 2023 - Caduceus Club 
• 2022 - Brain Exercise Initiative
• 2021 - The Period Project
• 2020 - Alison Rickert, Neurobiology and Physiology, Brecksville, Ohio
• 2020 - Timmy Global Health
• 2018 - Shelby Wood
• 2017 - Timmy Global Health

Outstanding Advisor of the Year Award

Given to an advisor who demonstrated initiative in working with student organization members, effectively facilitated the organization’s efforts to accomplish its mission, provided dedicated support to the development of student learning and served as a role model for organization members.

• 2024 - Allison Maldonado-Ruiz, Associate Director of Retention and Diversity, Purdue Polytechnic Institute
• 2023 - Holly Englert
• 2022 - Brad Benhart
• 2021 - Dr. David Atkinson
• 2021 - Fabricio d'Almeida
• 2020 - Dr. Greg Strimel
• 2019 - Dr. Robert Proctor
• 2018 - Sean Eddington
• 2017 - Dr. Brian M. Shepler
• 2017 - Alan Farkas

Thomas B. Robinson Interfraternity Man of the Year

Presented to an individual who demonstrates superior action in chapter, campus and community involvement, as well as maintaining high scholastic achievement during his time at Purdue.

• 2023 - Chandler Terrell, Construction Management, West Lafayette, Indiana
• 2022 - Kaustubh Ray, Aerospace Engineering, Dubai, UAE
• 2021 - Liam Beetez, Civil Engineering, Acton, Massachusetts
• 2020 - Nathan Longo, Electrical Engineering, Dublin, Ohio
• 2019 - Bryce Cirbo, Sigma Chi Fraternity
• 2018 - Nick Duncan
• 2017 - Matt Rittman

Panhellenic Association Dean Barbara Elsbury Distinguished Member

Recognizes outstanding Panhellenic women for their contributions to the FSCL community during their time with Purdue and their steadfast dedication to leadership, scholarship and service.

• 2023 - Amira Haweit, Biochemistry, Noblesville, Indiana
• 2022 - Emma Swain, Agribusiness, Fishers, Indiana
• 2021 - Grace Koza, Social Studies, Secondary Education, Littleton, Colorado
• 2020 - Jordan Knebel, Communications, St. Louis, Missouri
• 2019 - Kate Adams, Sigma Kappa Sorority
• 2018 - Jasmine Hawthorne

National Pan-Hellenic Council Member of the Year

Recognizes an individual who has contributed to the Purdue fraternal movement in significant ways. The individual seeks to maintain high standards in their academic, social and service pursuits while leading the FSCL community at Purdue.

• 2024 - Sahera Howard, Cellular, Molecular and Developmental Biology, Port Wentworth, Georgia,
• 2023 - Jasmine Pierce, Professional Flight, Chicago, Illinois
• 2022 - Jerica Drew, Aviation Management, Midlothian, Virginia
• 2021 - Adrianna Plummer, Nursing and Public Health, Indianapolis, Indiana
• 2020 - Sahiyya Harrison, Computer Science, White Plains, New York
• 2019 - Corren Scott, Delta Signa Theta Sorority
• 2018 - Allie Abney

Multicultural Greek Council Member of the Year

Recognizes an individual who has contributed to the Purdue fraternal movement in significant ways. The individual seeks to maintain high standards in their academic, social and service pursuits while leading the FSCL community at Purdue.

• 2024 - Alyssa Smith, Pharmacy, Carmel, Indiana
• 2023 - Helena Ho, Finance, Columbus, Indiana
• 2022 - Erica Hong, Business Communication, Minneapolis, Minnesota 
• 2021 - Shreeja Shrestha, Computer Engineering, Evansville, Indiana
• 2020 - Pablo Balcazar, Sociology, Law and Society, Hobart, Indiana
• 2019 - Lyndsey Orozco, Gamma Rho Lamda
• 2018 - Avery Savage

Interfraternity Council John Wooden Leader of the Year

Presented to a fraternity member who models the way for others in his words, actions and deeds. The honoree serves as an inspiration to others and encourages them to rise above the status quo.

• 2024 - Chandler Terrell, Construction Management, Richmond, Indiana
• 2023 - Andrew Eichmeier, Political Science and Business Communication, Valparaiso, Indiana
  
• 2021 - Jacob Schmiedel, Mechanical Engineering, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
• 2020 - Noah Scott, Industrial Engineering Technology and Organizational Leadership, Leesburg, Indiana
• 2019 - Seth Gutwein
• 2017 - Nathan Graber

Lafayette Alumni Panhellenic Woman of the Year

Honors an accomplished sorority woman who has offered outstanding service to her campus, community and chapter.

2024 - Jessica Kobrick, Psychology, Lake in the Hills, Illinois

Jane Hamblin Outstanding Panhellenic President

Recognizes a chapter president who has shown exceptional initiative in leading her chapter as well as made significant and lasting contributions to the growth of her chapter.

• 2023 - Kathryn Schwartzman, Animal Sciences, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• 2021 - Danielle Harrison, Actuarial Science, Fishers, Indiana
• 2020 - Abby Moe, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
• 2019 - Ellie Barrett
• 2018 - Morgan Reid

Steven C. Beering Outstanding Fraternity President

Presented to an interfraternity president who provides direction to the chapters they serve and who has worked to better the fraternity and sorority experience for members. Recipients work in conjunction with the Fraternity, Sorority and Cooperative Life office, their team of advisors and organization headquarters to enact positive change.

• 2023 - Andrew Eichmeier, Political Science and Business Communication 
• 2021 - Aaron Varnau, Unmanned Aerial Systems, Carmel, Indiana
• 2020 - Liam Bettez, Civil Engineering, Acton, Massachusetts
• 2019 - Nathan Longo
• 2018 - Steven Helm

National Pan-Hellenic Council Outstanding Chapter President

Presented to an interfraternity president who provides direction to the chapters they serve and who has worked to better the fraternity and sorority experience for members. Recipients work in conjunction with the Fraternity, Sorority and Cooperative Life office, their team of advisors and organization headquarters to enact positive change.

• 2023 - Mamie Johnson, Chemical Engineering, Montgomery, Alabama

Multicultural Greek Council Outstanding Chapter President

Presented to an interfraternity president who provides direction to the chapters they serve and who has worked to better the fraternity and sorority experience for members. Recipients work in conjunction with the Fraternity, Sorority and Cooperative Life office, their team of advisors and organization headquarters to enact positive change.

• 2023 - Inseong Hong, Business Communications, Plymouth, Minnesota

Purdue Cooperative Council Mark Donahue Award

Awarded in honor of Mark Donahue, a member of Circle Pines, and recognizes a member of the cooperative system who embodies his leadership style as a visionary, big - picture thinker who is able to serve through adversity.

• 2024 - Mattie Lively, Psychology and Law and Society Bethalto, Illinois
• 2021 - Taylor Doehrman, Natural Resources and Environmental Science, Brownsburg, Indiana

Purdue Cooperative Council Outstanding President

Presented to a cooperative house president that has gone above and beyond in service to their organization.

• 2022 - Megan Bixler, Agricultural Economics, Noblesville, Indiana
• 2021 - Anna Staltari, Kinesiology, Middlebury, Indiana

Dean Betty Nelson Leadership Legacy Award

Awarded to students who utilize their personal strengths to leave their mark on Purdue and the community. The award is made possible by the Emily Mauzy Vogel Endowment, set up by a generous gift from the late Mr. And Mrs. Robert Mauzy, and in honor of Dean of Students Emerita Betty Nelson. The winner receives a monetary award.

• 2024 - Libby Sorenson, Neurobiology and Physiology, Indianapolis, Indiana
• 2024 - Ravani Sansoya, Professional First Year in Pharmacy, Munster, Indiana
• 2024 - Araceli Martinez, Public Health, Elkhart, Indiana
• 2023 - Logan Faircloth, Politcal Science and Law & Society, Fishers, Indiana
• 2023 - Emmani Ellis, Mechatronics Engineering Technology and Robotics Engineering Technology, Lake Station, Indiana
• 2023 - Lily Joan Kathryn Peck, Genetics and Classical Studies, Shelbyville, Indiana
• 2022 - Sabria Croom, Accounting, Chicago, Illinois
• 2021 - Nathan Rowland Miller, Industrial Engineering, Perrysburg, Ohio
• 2020 - Talia Broekers, Nursing, Westfield, Indiana
• 2020 - Marly Beck, Organic Farming and Sustainable Food Systems, Indianapolis, Indiana
• 2019 - Jillian Sunnyguard
• 2018 - Lauren Hibbler

Class of 1937 Scholarship

The Class of 1937 Scholarship recognizes undergraduate students who have significant involvement on campus and have exhibited outstanding leadership ability. Each honoree receives a certificate and scholarship award.

2024

• Olivia Reynolds, Accounting, Finance and Agribusiness, Bluffton, Indiana
• Audrey DeKoninck, Mechanical Engineering, Clarkston, Michigan
• Abigail Frank, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Portland, Oregon
• Brandon Keever, Electrical Engineering, Manchester, Maryland
• Anushka Sharma, Aerospace Engineering, Parlin, New Jersey
• Alina Stuleanu, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Elm Grove, Wisconsin
• Tamia Austin, Biomedical Health Sciences and Public Health, Farmington Hills, Michigan
• Avery Biggs, Psychology, Roanoke, Indiana
• Hannah Spock, Psychological Sciences, Franklin, Indiana
• Reilly Bresnahan, English Education and Theatre, Lockport, Illinois
• Amaya Fernandes, Microbiology, Bloomington, Illinois
• Allison Peterson, Biology and Biology Education, Saint John, Indiana
• Angie Torres-Muniz, Biology, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
• Claire Wolfer-Jenkins, Neurobiology and Physiology, Basalt, Colorado
• Rachal Labi, Finance, West Lafayette, Indiana
• Isaac Minder, Finance, Westfield, Indiana

Lanny C. Wilson Scholarship

The Lanny C. Wilson Scholarship was established to recognize the contributions of Lanny Wilson, former director of administration for University Residences, for his many years of service to students at Purdue University. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student in University Residences who has achieved distinction in leadership while also employed in a student staff position.

• 2024 - James Phillips, Finance, Ramona, California
• 2023 - Charles Stembler, Professional Flight and Aviation Management, Phoenix, Maryland
• 2022 - Madeline Powers, Public Health, Holland, Michigan
• 2021 - Vincent Ekwealor, Pharmacy, Richmond, Indiana
• 2020 - Jayla Langford, Electrical Engineering, Louisville, Kentucky
• 2019 - Lauren Bellamy, Developmental and Family Science, minor in Political Science
• 2018 - Alexandria Avery

William I. Bennett Courtier Achievement Scholarship

Established to preserve the spirit of the Courtiers of Fowler Courts and to recognize William I. Bennett for his years of service of Fowler Courts. This scholarship is awarded to the individual who has excelled in academics, exemplified their hall spirit and contributed to their residence hall community. The winner receives a scholarship award.

• 2024 - Songhao Wu, Mechanical Engineering, Guiyang Guizhou, China
• 2023 - Abigail Lopez, Pre-Pharmacy, Downers Grover, Illinois 
• 2022 - Brandon Dimitri, Aeronautics and Astronautics, Ashburn, Virginia
• 2021 - Claire Mouser, Nutrition and Dietetics, Indianapolis, Indiana
• 2020 - Ana Pascual-Garrigos, Biochemistry, Fishers, Indiana
• 2019 - Emma Lashley
• 2018 - Elizabeth Walker

UR Conductor of the Year

The UR Conductor of Year award is presented to a student employed in the University Residences Alumni and Guest Center who does an excellent job passing on the Boilermaker spirit. UR Conductors are students who help introduce parents, prospective students and guests to the University Residences community. The winner receives a cash award.

• 2024 - Ella Springer, Finance, Jeffersonville, Indiana
• 2023 - Andrea Pacheco-Amaro, Kinesiology, Arcadia, California 
• 2022 - Charlotte Huff, Chemistry, Harrisburg, North Carolina

Richard J. Wood Student Community Commitment Award

This award honors undergraduate students who take action in pursuit of long-term positive social change; inspire and engage other students in community engagement/social change, and show the motivation and potential for an effective long-term commitment to community and civic engagement.

• 2021 - Nathan Rowland Miller, Industrial Engineering, Perrysburg, Ohio

Hall of Music Productions Outstanding Student Employee Award

Awarded annually to a student employee within the department who provides leadership and skill in support of the department’s mission to deliver service and support to the university. The honoree receives cash and an individual plaque and has their name engraved on a plaque in Elliott Hall of Music

• 2024 - Richie Arkanoff, User Experience Design, Greenwood, Indiana
  2023 - Robert Cohen, Sounds for Performing Arts, Naperville, Illinois
• 2022 - Emmanuel Elliot, Chemical Engineering, Orlando, Florida
• 2021 - Dominic Rossi, Network Engineering Technology and Computer Information, Zionsville, Indiana
• 2020 - Ross Plumer, Spanish Language and Literature, Suffern, New York
• 2019 - Bailey Hodges, Public Health, Indianapolis, Indiana
• 2018 - Zack Bales

Hall of Music Productions Outstanding Student Technician Award

Awarded to a student employee within tech department of Hall of Music Productions who provides leadership and skill in support of the department’s mission.

• 2024 - Jonathan Heinz, Computer Science, West Lafayette, Indiana

Student Life Employee of the Year

Recognizes excellence while employed in a Student Life department throughout the academic year. The honorees receive a monetary award and a padfolio.

• 2024 - Hannah Williamson, Finance, Noblesville, Indiana
• 2024 - Richie Arkanoff, User Experience Design, Greenwood, Indiana
• 2023 - Madeline Feister, Molecular Biology, Pittsboro, Indiana
• 2022 - Korbin Zvokel, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Muncie, Indiana
• 2022 - Emily Muller, Visual Communication Design, and Public and Strategic Communication, Plainfield, Indiana

Student Life Outstanding New Student Employee

Recognizes performance excellence throughout the semester by new employees. The honorees receive a monetary award and a padfolio.

• 2024 - Molly Holthe, Political Science and Economics, Woodbury, Minnesota
• 2024 - Venkata Devapatla, Airport Management, Ellicott City, Maryland
• 2023 - Isabel Sautter, Communications and Political Science, Granger, Indiana
• 2023 - Kinzie Carr, Landscape Architecture, Evansville, Indiana
• 2022 - Phone Paing, Computer Engineering, Yangon, Myanmar
• 2022 - Jinhyung Park, Industrial Engineering, Seoul, Korea

William “Bill” Rumple Residential Dining Head Captain Award

Established in recognition of William and Tim Rumple, both of whom provided outstanding service to University Residences Dining Services as former head waiters at Fowler Court and Cary Quadrangle. This award is given annually to a student manager or student coordinator in residential dining services who has achieved distinction in leadership while employed in dining services. The winner receives a monetary award.

• 2024 - Alexandria Bedard, Psychological Sciences, Franklin, Indiana
• 2023 - Crosely Stanley, Biomedical Engineering, Huntington, Indiana
• 2022 - Madeline Feister, Cellular and Molecular Biology - Pre-Dental Concentration, Pittsboro, Indiana
• 2021 - Kendall Green, Food Science, Kalamazoo, Michigan
• 2020 - Noor Elmahdi, Psychological Sciences, Lafayette, Indiana
• 2019 - Rachel Nellett, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, pursuing Masters in HR Management, Hebron, Indiana
• 2018 - Katlynn-Ann Douglass
• 2017 - Cameron Scott

Sarah Johnson Outstanding Student Employee of the Year

Selected based on reliability, quality of work, initiative, teamwork and contributions to Purdue Dining & Culinary. The award recognizes the many contributions of Sarah Johnson, former director of residential dining for University Residences, who dedicated more than 37 years of service to students at Purdue University and the National Association for Colleges & University Food Services. The winner receives a monetary award.

• 2024 - Jarod Ball, Game Development and Design, West Lafayette, Indiana
• 2023 - Jillian Pruss, Computer Science, Toledo, Ohio
• 2022 - Jasper, Civil Engineering, Indiana
• 2021 - Alexandria Avery, Nursing, Lexington, Ohio
• 2020 - Rachel Nellett, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Hebron, Indiana
• 2019 - Josh Leaver
• 2018 - Marguette Minner
• 2017 - Robert Komis

Charles E. Dunn Student Employee Award

Presented annually to a student employee of the Purdue Memorial Union who best meets the exceptional standard of leadership, dedication and integrity exemplified by Charles E. Dunn, who served as the director of PMU Food Service from 1962-93. The winner receives a monetary award, an individual plaque and their name on a plaque displayed in PMU.

• 2021 - Katherine Ho, Civil Engineering, Annadale, Virginia
• 2020 - Cecelia Zavala, Psychology, and Law and Society, Munster, Indiana
• 2019 - Karrie Hebert
• 2018 - Brooke Jones

Madonna A. Warren Student Employee Award

Presented annually to a student employee of the Purdue Memorial Union who best represents the distinctive contributions made to Purdue University by Madonna A. Warren, who served as the reservation manager of the Union Club Hotel from 1939-44 and 1947-79. The honoree receives a monetary award, an individual plaque and their name on a plaque displayed in Purdue Memorial Union.

• 2021 - Jennifer Coker, Animation, Visual Effects Compositing and Building Information Modeling, Virginia Beach, Virginia
• 2020 - Ian Fiechter, Psychological Sciences, Leo, Indiana
• 2019 - Emma Hasek
• 2018 - Adrianne Swanson

Recreation & Wellness Employee of the Year

Awarded to an outstanding employee in Recreation & Wellness who has exceeded expectations consistently with a positive attitude, high work standards, outstanding leadership and significant impact. The honoree receives an acrylic train award and a name on a plaque displayed in the CoRec

• 2024 - AJ Gin, Biological Engineering, Greenwood, Indiana
• 2023 - Josie Kirsch, Chemical Engineering, Evansville, Indiana
• 2022 - Tayor McNamee, Human Resources Development, Bargersville, Indiana
• 2021 - Jake Miller, Industrial Engineering, Grayslake, Illinois
• 2020 - Jason Maynard, Social Studies Education, Anderson, Indiana

Recreation & Wellness Rookie of the Year

Recognizes an individual who has made progressive and significant contributions to Recreation & Wellness during their first year as a student employee. The honoree receives an acrylic train award and a name on a perpetual plaque displayed in the CoRec.

• 2024 - Valeria Byrne, Marketing, Lima, Peru
  2023 - Sonia Estrada, Nutrition and Dietectics; Nutrition, Fitness, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• 2022 - Liam Erwin, Actuarial Science and Applied Statistics, Indianapolis, Indiana
• 2021 - Aaron (AJ) Gin, Biological Engineering, Greenwood, Indiana

France A. Córdova Leadership in Action Award

Recognizes graduating undergraduate students or graduating graduate students whose leadership while attending Purdue University has made a significant contribution to the university. The honoree receives a certificate from the Office of the President as well as a cash award.

• 2024 - Therese Malinowski, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Downers Grove, Illinois
• 2024 - Noah Berning, Agricultural Systems Management and Agricultural Economics, Monroeville, Indiana
• 2023 - Ángel Enríquez, Biomedical Engineering, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico 
• 2023 - Olivia Wyrick, Natural Resources and Enviromental Science, Michigantown, Indiana
• 2022 - Clayton Hicks, Biochemistry, Milford, Indiana
• 2022 - Essenam Lamewona, Mechanical Engineering, Cincinnati, Ohio
• 2021 - Johnnie "Junion" Cheng, Animal Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan
• 2021 - Assata Gilmore, Finance, Chicago, Illinois 
• 2020 - Dane Chapman, Agricultural Economics, Brookston, Indiana
• 2020 - Tori Rosa, Elementary Education, West Lafayette, Indiana
• 2019 - Brandon C. M. Allen, PhD in Agricultural Science Education & Communications
• 2019 - Nelyan Lopez Perez, PhD in Materials Engineering
• 2018 - Kayla Klemmensen
• 2018 - Allie Abney
• 2017 - Nicole Sebahar

Flora Roberts Award

Presented to an outstanding graduating student who has shown a commitment to scholarship, leadership and service and displays outstanding character. The honoree will have their name engraved on the MSEE obelisk and will receive an engraved medallion and monetary award.

• 2024 - Brayden Johnson, Psychology, and Law and Society, Marion, Indiana
• 2024 - Lara B. Chuppe, Computer Science, South Bend, Indiana
• 2023 - Frances A. O'Leary, Computer Science Honors and Mathematics, Claremont, California 
• 2022 - Emma Gausman, Psychological Sciences and Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Batesville, Indiana
• 2021 - Sasha Kipnis, Computer Science with Concentration of Machine Intelligence, Santa Clara, California
• 2020 - Emily Sagstetter, Athletic Training, Fort Wayne, Indiana
• 2019 - Olivia R. Glowacki, San Francisco, California
• 2018 - Claire Lee
• 2017 - Cameron Mann

Steps to Leaps Student of the Year Award

The Steps to Leaps Student of the Year Award is bestowed to a student who has shown a passion for growth within the Steps to Leaps pillar areas and/or contributes towards the education of peers within the Steps to Leaps pillar areas.

• 2023 - Emmanuel Oluwaeotimi, Purdue interdisciplinary Life Science Program, Akure, Nigeria

Steps to Leaps in Faculty Research Award

The Steps to Leaps in Faculty Research Award is given to a researcher or team whose published work exemplifies efforts to expand the understanding of one or more of the Steps to Leaps pillars.

• 2023 - Evan Perrault, Associate Professor for Communication

Award for Academic Integration of Steps to Leaps

The Award for Academic Integration of Steps to Leaps recognizes an educator who has woven Steps to Leaps into their pedagogy.

• 2023 - Lakshmy Mohandas, Associate Instructional Developer for Teaching Success 

Steps to Leaps Student Support Award

The Steps to Leaps Student Support Award is given to an individual or unit that consistently leveraged the language of Steps to Leaps in their conversations and communication with students.

• 2023 - Purdue University Student Health Center Physical Therapy Department 

Student Life Young Alumni Award

Given to a Purdue alumnus 35 or younger who has shown outstanding career development through traditional channels or innovative practices.

• 2024 - Trice Rias-Thompson, Senior Account Manager and Producer, Podcasts, Studio 71 LP
• 2023 - Diamond Jones 
• 2022 - Lindsay Courtney
• 2021 - Rachel Svetanoff
• 2020 - Lorrie Newhouse

Student Life Award for Outstanding Leadership

Given to alumni who have exceptional careers and shown long-term leadership within their chosen profession, as well as noteworthy professional accomplishments that reflect favorably on their profession, Purdue University and society.

• 2024 - Tony Denhart, Executive VP of Workforce and Talent, Indiana Economic Development Corporation
• 2023 - Patrick Mosher
• 2022 - Roger Stewart
• 2021 - Annette Flickinger
• 2020 - Christa Pazera

Student Life Service Award

Given to a Purdue alumnus who has demonstrated a commitment to their community through the development of, or significant contributions to private or public programs that improve or enhance quality of life.

• 2024 - Barb Frazee, Assistant Vice Provost for Student Life
• 2023 - Brent Bible
• 2022 - Cathy Scott
• 2021 - Laurie Roselle
• 2020 - David Huhnke

Bob L. and Joyce Beery Miles Student Life Mentor Award

The Bob L. and Joyce Beery Miles Student Life Mentor Award honors and promotes the considerable efforts and accomplishments of individuals who consistently serve as effective mentors for students in areas within the Division of Student Life.

• 2024 - Pris Gerde, Advisor-in-Residence, Krannert Professional Development Center
• 2023 - Zenephia Evans, Associate Dean of Students for Education and Advocacy, Purdue University 
• 2023 - Grant Richards
• 2023 - Libby Richards, Advisor of Glenwood Cooperative House, Purdue University
• 2022 - Bob Falk
• 2021 - Joanne Troutner
• 2020 - Bob and Joyce Miles