Nominations sought for Flora Roberts and G.A. Ross graduation awards

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Flora Roberts Award and G.A. Ross Award to recognize outstanding senior students. The top two students will each receive one of the awards.

Faculty and staff are invited to nominate students for these awards, which recognize the two seniors who best fulfill the following requirements:

  • Graduating senior in December 2024, May 2025 or August 2025
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00
  • Commitment to scholarship (undergraduate research, publications, etc.)
  • Commitment to leadership and service (on campus or in the community)
  • Outstanding character

A committee comprised of student peers and representatives from the Office of the Dean of Students will select each award recipient who will receive a bronze-plated metal, certificate and $2,000 gift, and each will have their name inscribed on the permanent award obelisk located on the Purdue Mall. 

A nomination form can be completed here. Any accompanying files should be formatted as PDFs.

Nominations are due by Feb. 14 at 11:59 p.m.

For additional information, contact Tessa Winkler at will1664@purdue.edu.

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