The DKS Award is presented annually to the Faskillitator(s) who have gone above and beyond in dedicated, kind, service to the Office of the Dean of Students and the Faskillitators program. The Award is named for Darren Keith Schmits. Darren graduated from Purdue in 1994 with a bachelor's degree in retail management. While at Purdue, he was very involved in student organizations and leadership, including Faskillitators.

2004-2005 Melanie Unterfranz

2003-2004 Jon Steven Antalvari, Jr. and Todd Walroth

2002-2003 Kara Allen and Tonya Wessel

2001-2002 Robert DeAtley

2000-2001 Tim H. Rumple

1999-2000 Julie James

1997-1998 Savi Abey

1996-1997 Stacie Meier and Christine Moser

1995-1996 Derek Brown

1994-1995 Heidi Hansbauer and Cassandra Lucas

1993-1994 Darren Keith Schmits