Student Life Honors 2024 Award Recipients

Chandler Terrell

Construction Management
West Lafayette, Indiana

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

Amira Haweit

Biochemistry
Noblesville, Indiana

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

Sahera Howard

Cellular, Molecular and Developmental Biology
Port Wentworth, Georgia

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.

• 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

Alyssa Smith

Pharmacy
Carmel, Indiana

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.

• 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

Chandler Terrell

Construction Management
Richmond, Indiana

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.

• 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

Jessica Kobrick

Psychology
Lake in the Hills, Illinois

Lafayette Alumni Panhellenic Woman of the Year

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

Kathryn Schwartzman

Animal Sciences
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

Andrew Eichmeier

Political Science and Business Communication
Valparaiso, Indiana

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

Mamie Johnson

Chemical Engineering
Montgomery, Alabama

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

Inseong Hong

Business Communications
Plymouth, Minnesota

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

Mattie Lively

Psychology and Law and Society
Bethalto, Illinois

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.

• 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

Purdue Science Olympiad Club

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.

• 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

Bangladesh Students Association

Innovative Program Award

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

• 2023 - Society of Women Engineers 
• 2022 - Caduceus Club
• 2021 - Purdue Student Union Board

Rising Boilermaker Award 2024

Presented to individuals who have demonstrated knowledge of and interest in campus activities and organizations. Recipients display enthusiasm, motivation, communication and organizational skills. The award recognizes a member who has stepped up and contributed to an organization.

Spencer Wilson

Landscape Architecture
Round Hill, Virginia

Ryley Zawada

Elementary Education
Michigan City, Indiana

Hailey Benfield

Environmental and Ecological Engineering
Arvada, Colorado

Gwyn Aerrielle Rivano Condino

First-Year Engineering
Herndon, Virginia 

Luke DeLorenzo

First-Year Engineering
Syracuse, New York

Rakhi Kataria

Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Denver, Colorado

Avery Allen

Psychology
Columbia, Illinois

Kailey Sanders

Pre-Dental, Health Sciences
Monticello, Indiana 

Mackenzie Mykleby

Political Science and Economics
Arlington Heights, Illinois

Nah'Shon Williams

History
South Bend, Indiana

Madison Flowers

Chemistry
Palatine, Illinois

Shrung Patel

Computer Science
Bloomington, Indiana

Mariah Ross

Marketing and General Management
Carmel, Indiana

Jay Schroeder

Professional Flight Program
Janesville, Wisconsin

Akansha Chauhan

Biomedical Engineering
Munster, Indiana

PRIOR RISING BOILERMAKER AWARD RECIPIENTS

2023

• Lauren Bleke, Agribusiness Decatur, Indiana

• Veronica, Brems  Construction Management Seattle, Washington

• Rocco, Bartolini Pharmaceutical Sciences Oak Lawn, Illinois

• Maeve, Hegarty  First-Year Engineering, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

• Johnny, Hazboun Computer Engineering Amman, Jordan

• Jessica, Mu  Electrical Engineering, Leawood, Kansas

• Allison Peterson,  Science Education, St. John, Indiana

2022

• Liam Kauffman, Integrates Business and Engineering, and Computer Science, Wilmington, Delaware
• Shane Gibson, Supply Chain and Sales Engineering Technology, Harvard, Illinois
• Carter Mayhan, Mechanical Engineering, Springfield, Ohio
• Kelsey Kruyer, Pre-Med, Plymouth, Indiana
• Ryan Daniels, Film and Video Production, Fishers, Indiana
• Camille Lerasan, Civil Engineering, Tuscon, Arizona
• Erica Hong, Business Communication, Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Booth Esther Kayonga, Political Science, Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Sanchita Chakraborty, Mathematics, Des Plaines, Illinois
• Bailey Davis, Biology, Greenwood, Indiana
• Christopher Ghita, Accounting and Finance, Crystal Lake, Illinois

2021

• Angela Stevens, Nursing, Carmel, Indiana
• Suruchi Sen, Engineering, Arlington, Virginia
• Veronica Reynolds, Organizational Leadership, Orland Park, Illinois
• Noah Frank, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Hanford, California
• Sydney Clifford, Microbiology, Westfield, Indiana
• Amanda Munsell, Engineering, Lee's Summit, Missouri
• Jonathan Young, Accounting, West Lafayette, Indiana
• Shyeonna Robinson, Political Science, Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Matthew Stachler, Political Science, Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Elizabeth Parmenter, Engineering, Otisco, Indiana
• Maria Luiza Camargo, Industrial Engineering, Aracoiaba de Serra, Brazil 
• Shamari Walker, Computer and Information Technology, Hammond, Indiana

2020

• Sirou (Rose) Wang, Elementary Education, Beijing, China
• Bridget Noble, Animal Science, Indianapolis, Indiana
• Hayley Grisez, Technology Education, Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Anna Szolwinski, Corporate Communication, West Chester, Ohio
• Jack Dewolf, First-Year Engineering, Fishers, Indiana
• Stephanie Tom, Public Health, Short Hills, New Jersey

2019

• Brandon Keuneke
• Amanda Bolen
• Yasmeen Almorohen

2018

• Abdulrahman Alsalhi
• Kayla Hawthorne
• Makenna Doherty
• Alia Kabba
• Madelyn C. Conway
• Myracle Newsome
• Marco Antonio Garcia
• Josh Fitch
• Taylor Rodabough
• Danielle Harper
• Justin Mamaril
• Elizabeth "Libby" Plowman
• Joseph Schingel
• LaMaria Parker
• Juel Aaron
• Dylan Morris
• Jaycie DiDomenico
• Ashley Garla
• Selena Armador
• Helen Coats
• Andrew Read

2017

• Calvin Lehman
• Bradley Koontz
• Chelsea Kim
• Elle Tigner
• Soukhya Inamdar
• Siamak Rabienia Haratbar

Caduceus Club

Dynamic Program Award

Presented to a Student Organization that has continued to have its traditional program but has reimagined its implementation while following Protect Purdue guidelines.

• 2023 - Nigerian Students Association at Purdue 

Boiler Green Initiative

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.

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

Black Student Union

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.

• 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

Purdue Crew

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.

• 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

Purdue Ag Week Task Force

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.

• 2023 - Caduceus Club 

Purdue Ag Week Task Force

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.

• 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

Sarah Goforth

Chemical Engineering
Versailles, Kentucky

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

Ash Hallissey

Pharmaceutical Sciences
Naperville, Illinois

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 - Ash Hallissey, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naperville, Illinois

Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program

Dean Betty Nelson 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.

• 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

Jason Packard

Chemical Engineering
Woodstock, Illinois

Dean Betty Nelson 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.

• 2023- Carl Russell, Biomedical Engineering, Mesa, Arizona
• 2022 - Rina Jiang, Biochemistry, Salem, Indiana
• 2021 - Madilyn Eberle, Doctorate of Pharmacy, Goshen, Indiana

Allison Maldonado-Ruiz

Associate Director of Retention and Diversity, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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.

• 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

Cara Putman

Director, Brock-Wilson Center for Women in Business

Helen B. Schleman Gold Medallion

Honors the legacy of Dean Helen B. Schleman, who served as Dean of Women from 1947-68. The award is presented to a faculty member or administrator for their contributions to Purdue, especially in the promotion and advancement of women students and women’s issues. The winner receives a monetary award and a medallion in addition to having their name engraved on a plaque.

• 2023 - Christy Wessel Powell 
• 2022 - Dr. Jennifer Simpson
• 2021 - Melissa Gruver
• 2020 - Dr. Rosalee Clawson
• 2019 - Dr. Melinda Zook
• 2018 - Dr. Annette Watters

Therese Malinowski

Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Downers Grove, Illinois

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.

• 2023 - Ángel Enríquez, Biomedical Engineering, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico 

Noah Berning

Agricultural Systems Management and Agricultural Economics
Monroeville, 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.

• 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

Charles O. McGaughey Leadership Award 2024

Recognizes students who demonstrate leadership abilities and an appreciation of basic American values as evidenced by a record of achievement through community service and service to Purdue University. The honorees receive a crystal paperweight and a cash award.

Faith Hartman

Sustainable Food and Farming Systems
Greencastle, Indiana

Rithika Athreya

Chemical Engineering
Belle Mead, New Jersey

Sara Huffman

Industrial Engineering
San Marcos, California

Brayden Johnson

Psychology, and Law and Society
Marion, Indiana

Jenna Campbell

Political Science and Social Studies Education
Fishers, Indiana

Lara Santiago Sacarello

Genetics and Aquatic Science
Washington, Indiana

Claire Wolfer-Jenkins

Neurobiology and Physiology
Basalt, Colorado

Rachel Wong

Marketing and General Management
Lexington, Massachusetts

Prior Charles O. McGaughey Leadership Award Recipients

2023

2022

• Anna Swolwinski, Business Communication, West Chester, Ohio
• Mia Utayde, Neurobiology and Physiology, and Brain and Behavioral Science, Mishawaka, Indiana

2021

• Anna Adamsson, Global Studies, South Bend, Indiana
• Christine Bent, Neurology and Physiology, Oceanside, California
• Ogechukwu Ezenwa, Biochemistry, West Lafayette, Indiana
• Logan Faircloth, Political Science, Law and Society, Fishers, Indiana
• Jayla Langford, Mathematics, Louisville, Kentucky
• Danielle Rothchild, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Carmel Indiana

2020

• Laura Duke,
  Curriculum and Instruction, Evansville, Indiana
• Daphne Fauber,
  Technology Leadership and Innovation, West Lafayette, Indiana
• Assata Gilmore,
  Management, Chicago, Illinois
• Zeba Kokan,
  Psychology, Carmel, Indiana
• Jacqueline Malayter,
  Electrical Computer Engineering, McCordsville, Indiana
• Angel Upshaw,
  Communications, Fort Wayne, Indiana

2019

• Natalie Boger
• Jennifer Booher
• Rohit Chattergee
• Robert Davis
• Silenze Esquivel-Benjamin
• Brittany Griggs
• Rushabh Jajodi
• Will Kaufman
• Sydney Keenan
• Christopher Schorr
• Jessica Stone
• Varun Raju
• Annalee Witte

2018

• Farhat Alucozai
• Casie Blair
• Megan Hetisimer
• Matthew Kortepeter
• Ronit Ranka

2017

• Eren Bozbag
• Claire Grace Lee
• Trevor Allan Peters
• Mark Rosenberger
• Rajiv Samagond

Ravani Sansoya

Professional First Year in Pharmacy
Munster, 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.

• 2023 - Emmani Ellis, Mechatronics Engineering Technology and Robotics Engineering Technology, Lake Station, Indiana

Libby Sorenson

Neurobiology and Physiology
Indianapolis, 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.

• 2023 - Logan Faircloth, Politcal Science and Law & Society, Fishers, Indiana

Araceli Martinez

Public Health
Elkhart, 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.

• 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.

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

Conlan Mah

Cybersecurity
Catonsville, Maryland

Robert L. Paige Outstanding Leader Award

Recognizes the importance of the contributions of an outstanding University Residences club president or governor to the residence hall community.

• 2021 - Rachelle Miles, Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary, Kokomo, Indiana
• 2020 - Jody Kramer, Nursing, Avon, Indiana
• 2019 - Brian Tedeschi
• 2018 - Cassie Flener

James Phillips

Finance
Ramona, California

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.

• 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

Songhao Wu

Mechanical Engineering
Guiyang Guizhou, China

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.

• 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

Ella Springer

Finance
Jeffersonville, Indiana

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.

• 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

Richie Arkanoff

User Experience Design
Greenwood, Indiana

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

• 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

Jonathan Heinz

Computer Science
West Lafayette, Indiana

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.

Hannah Williamson

Finance
Noblesville, 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.

• 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

Richie Arkanoff

User Experience Design
Greenwood, 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.

Molly Holthe

Political Science and Economics
Woodbury, Minnesota

Student Life Outstanding New Student Employee

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

• 2023 - Isabel Sautter, Communications and Political Science, Granger, Indiana

Venkata Devapatla

Airport Management
Ellicott City, Maryland

Student Life Outstanding New Student Employee

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

• 2023 - Kinzie Carr, Landscape Architecture, Evansville, Indiana
• 2022 - Phone Paing, Computer Engineering, Yangon, Myanmar
• 2022 - Jinhyung Park, Industrial Engineering, Seoul, Korea

Alexandria Bedard

Psychological Sciences
Franklin, Indiana

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.

• 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

Jarod Ball

Game Development and Design
West Lafayette, Indiana

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.

• 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

AJ Gin

Biological Engineering
West Lafayette, Indiana

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

• 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

Valeria Byrne

Marketing
West Lafayette, 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.

• 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

John C. Smalley Student Employee Award

Presented annually to a student employee of the Purdue Memorial Union who best reflects the extraordinary quality of leadership, commitment and loyalty embodied by John C. Smalley, who served as the director of PMU from 1960-76. Awardee receives a monetary award, an individual plaque and recognition on a plaque displayed in Smalley Center.

• 2021 - Zach Stewart, Political Science, South Bend, Indiana
• 2020 - Nicholas Cole, Electrical Engineering, St. Louis, Missouri
• 2019 - Lucas Homco
• 2018 - Mackenzie Druecke

Brayden Johnson

Psychology, and Law and Society
Marion, Indiana

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.

• 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

Lara B. Chuppe

Computer Science
South Bend, Indiana

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.

Andrew Gangstad

Biomedical Engineering
Indianapolis, Indiana

G.A. Ross 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.

• 2023 - Lara B. Chuppe, Computer Science, South Bend, Indiana
• 2022 - Roy S. Ramirez III, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Montes de Sabanilla, Costa Rica
• 2021 - Zach Marshall, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, and Aerospace Financial Analysis, Orland Park, Illinois
• 2020 - Stephen Schwartz, Agribusiness and Agronomy, Noblesville, Indiana
• 2019 - Justin L. Couetil
• 2018 - Daniel Romary
• 2017 - Peter Boyd

Steps to Leaps Awards

The Steps to Leaps Awards recognize individuals and units who are committed to excellence within the five pillar areas of Steps to Leaps: well-being, leadership, impact, building networks and grit/persistence.

Emmanuel Oluwarotimi

Purdue Interdisciplinary Life Science Program
Akure, Nigeria

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

Evan Perrault

Associate Professor for Communication

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

Lakshmy Mohandas

Associate Instructional Developer for Teaching Success

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 

Purdue University Student Health Center Physical Therapy Department

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 Impact Awards

The Student Life Impact Awards were established by the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Life in order to honor, recognize and engage exceptionally accomplished alumni and friends of Student Life at Purdue.

Trice Rias-Thompson

Senior Account Manager and Producer, Podcasts, Studio 71 LP

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.

• 2023 - Diamond Jones 
• 2022 - Lindsay Courtney
• 2021 - Rachel Svetanoff
• 2020 - Lorrie Newhouse

Tony Denhart

Executive VP of Workforce and Talent, Indiana Economic Development Corporation

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.

• 2023 - Patrick Mosher
• 2022 - Roger Stewart
• 2021 - Annette Flickinger
• 2020 - Christa Pazera

Barb Frazee

Assistant Vice Provost for Student Life

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.

• 2023 - Brent Bible
• 2022 - Cathy Scott
• 2021 - Laurie Roselle
• 2020 - David Huhnke

Pris Gerde

Advisor-in-Residence, Krannert Professional Development Center

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.

• 2023 - Zenephia Evans, Associate Dean of Students for Education and Advocacy, Purdue University 

Pris Gerde

Advisor-in-Residence, Krannert Professional Development Center

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.

• 2023 - Grant Richards

Libby Richards

Advisor of Glenwood Cooperative House, Purdue University

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.

• 2023 - Libby Richards 
• 2022 - Bob Falk
• 2021 - Joanne Troutner
• 2020 - Bob and Joyce Miles