Golden Hammer Awards

April 23, 2026 - 6:00 PM Eastern Time

Location: Grand Hall, Crowne Plaza Union Station | Indianapolis

Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Join us for the 2026 Golden Hammer Awards!

Established in 2025, the Golden Hammer Awards celebrate outstanding undergraduate students at Purdue University in Indianapolis who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and innovation.

Each spring, Golden Hammer Award recipients are honored alongside their families, friends, and members of the Purdue community during a formal awards ceremony recognizing their accomplishments and impact.

2026 College of Science Golden Hammer Award Recipients

Golden Hammer Award for Excellence

1. Raja Ali — Computer Science

2. Younes Aref — Computer Science

3. Lina Im — Computer Science

4. Thiru Veleyudham — Data Science & Applied Statistics

Golden Hammer Trailblazer Award

1. Abha Gupta — Computer Science

2. Om Janamanchi — Computer Science

The College of Science is proud to recognize and celebrate these students for their achievements and contributions to the Purdue community.