Opportunities for Students - Awards

SLHS Outstanding Senior

Every year, an Outstanding Senior is chosen from each of the departments housed within the College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS). SLHS seniors who are eligible for the nomination based on their academic, service, and leadership achievements, are invited by the department to submit their CVs, personal statements, and letters of recommendation. These invitations are typically sent out in the second half of the Fall semester. The selection is made by SLHS faculty based on submitted materials. A winner is announced no later than the start of the Spring semester. An SLHS outstanding senior, together with her/his chosen guests, is celebrated at the HHS Awards Banquet in late spring.

Past Recipients

2021 - Mackenzie Zorn
2020 - Leyna Schroeder
2019 - Kathryn Bower
2018 - Casie Blair
2017 - Stacia Braden
2016 - Adalyn Dilger
2015 - Jessica Huemmer
2014 - Kayla Weber
2013 - Courtney Rowland

Professional Promise Award

Every year, SLHS seniors who, through their academic, leadership, and service performance, have demonstrated the greatest promise as future clinicians and researchers in the field of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, are nominated for this award by the department. Although solid academic performance is important for this award, its emphasis is on students’ contribution to the community and service to others through their chosen professional path. This award was established during the 2019-2020 academic year. 

Past Recipients

2022 - Elizabeth Del Real and Catherine Miller
2021 - Leroy Medrano
2020 - Andrea Rayner and Alexa Rozycki