.Student Life Honors 2021 Award Recipients
Liam Beetez
Acton, Massachusetts
Civil Engineering
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.
- 2020 - Nathan Longo, Electrical Engineering, Dublin, Ohio
- 2019 - Bryce Cirbo, Sigma Chi Fraternity
- 2018 - Nick Duncan
- 2017 - Matt Rittman
Shreeja Shrestha
Evansville, Indiana
Computer Engineering
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.
- 2020 - Pablo Balcazar, Sociology, Law and Society, Hobart, IN
- 2019 - Lyndsey Orozco, Gamma Rho Lamda
- 2018 - Avery Savage
Grace Koza
Littleton, Colorado
Social Studies
Secondary Education
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.
- 2020 - Jordan Knebel, Communications, St. Louis, MO
- 2019 - Kate Adams, Sigma Kappa Sorority
- 2018 - Jasmine Hawthorne
Andrianna Plummer
Indianapolis, IN
Nursing and Public Health
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.
- 2020 - Sahiyya Harrison, Computer Science, White Plains, NY
- 2019 - Corren Scott, Delta Signa Theta Sorority
- 2018 - Allie Abney
Jacob Schmiedel
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Mechanical Engineering
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.
- 2020 - Noah Scott, Industrial Engineering Technology and Organizational Leadership, Leesburg, IN
- 2019 - Seth Gutwein
- 2017 - Nathan Graber
Danielle Harrison
Fishers, Indiana
Actuarial Science
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.
- 2020 - Abby Moe, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
- 2019 - Ellie Barrett
- 2018 - Morgan Reid
Aaron Varnau
Carmel, Indiana
Unmanned Aerial Systems
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.
- 2020 - Liam Bettez, Civil Engineering, Acton, MA
- 2019 - Nathan Longo
- 2018 - Steven Helm
Taylor Doehrman
Brownsburg, Indiana
Natural Resources and Environmental Science
Purdue Cooperative Council Outstanding Member of the Year
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.
Anna Staltari
Middlebury, Indiana
Kinesiology
Purdue Cooperative Council Outstanding President
Presented to a cooperative house president that has gone above and beyond in service to their organization.
Purdue Association of Learning Design and Technology
Purdue Association of Learning Design and Technology (PALDT) is a graduate student organization primarily for students enrolled in the Learning Design and Technology (LDT) program at the College of Education. The purpose of the PALDT is to serve the students in the LDT program and other Purdue students who may be interested in applications of technology in education. The mission of the PALDT is to strengthen, consolidate, and improve the academic and professional development of students not just in the LDT program, but also in other related disciplines. PALDT's vision is characterized by a culture of collaboration, support, creativity, and continuous focus on improvement. As an organization, PALDT consists of an active group of students devoted to research and professional development. We foster a collaborative and learner focused environment to add value to society.
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.
- 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
Purdue Student Union Board
Innovative Program Award
Presented to the student organization that has implemented the most creative campus program during the academic year.
EMERGING LEADERS AWARDS 2021
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.
Angela Stevens
Carmel, Indiana
Nursing
Suruchi Sen
Arlington, Virginia
Engineering
Veronica Reynolds
Orland Park, Illinois
Organizational Leadership
Noah Frank
Hanford, California
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Sydney Clifford
Westfield, Indiana
Microbiology
Amanda Munsell
Lee's Summit, Missouri
Engineering
Jonathan Young
West Lafayette, Indiana
Accounting
Shyeonna Robinson
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Political Science
Matthew Stachler
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Political Science
Elizabeth Parmenter
Otisco, Indiana
Engineering
Maria Luiza Camargo
Aracoiaba de Serra, Brazil
Industrial Engineering
Shamari Walker
Hammond, Indiana
Computer and Information Technology
PRIOR EMERGING LEADER AWARD RECIPIENTS
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
Purdue University Dance Marathon
Community Engagement and Involvement 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.
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
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.
- 2020 - One World, One Purdue
- 2019 - Electrical & Computer Engineering Graduate Student Association
- 2018 - Society of Applied Spectroscopy "Science Talks"
- 2017 - Global Film Fest
The Purdue Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society
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.
- 2020 - American Society of Civil Engineers
- 2019 - Purdue Waterski Team
Purdue Student Government
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.
- 2020 - Purdue Student Union Board
- 2019 - Purdue Society of Professional Engineers
- 2018 - Black Graduate Student Association
- 2017 - Timmy Global Health
The Period Project
Dean Betty Nelson Service Award
The award honors one Purdue student affiliated student organization, which excels in community service in the Greater Lafayette area. A monetary award is presented to the student organization.
- 2020 - Alison Rickert, Neurobiology and Physiology, Brecksville, Ohio
- 2020 - Timmy Global Health
- 2018 - Shelby Wood
- 2017 - Timmy Global Health
Madilyn Eberle
Goshen, Indiana
Doctorate of Pharmacy
Dean Betty Nelson Service Award
The award honors one Purdue student affiliated with a student organization and one student organization, both of which excel in community service in the Greater Lafayette area. A monetary award is presented to the student organization.
Dr. David Atkinson
Associate Professor of History, College of Liberal Arts
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. The winner of the award receives a plaque.
Fabricio d'Almeida
Clinical Assistant Professor, Krannert School of Management
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. The winner of the award receives a plaque.
- 2020 - Dr. Greg Strimel
- 2019 - Dr. Robert Proctor
- 2018 - Sean Eddington
- 2017 - Dr. Brian M. Shepler
- 2017 - Alan Farkas
Melissa Gruver
Associate Director for Civic Engagement & Leadership Development
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.
- 2020 - Dr. Rosalee Clawson
- 2019 - Dr. Melinda Zook
- 2018 - Dr. Annette Watters
Johnnie "Junior" Cheng
Taipei, Taiwan
Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture
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.
Assata Gilmore
Chicago, Illinois
Finance, Krannert School of Management
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.
- 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 2021
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.
Anna Adamsson
South Bend, Indiana
Global Studies
Christine Bent
Oceanside, California
Neurology and Physiology
Ogechukwu Ezenwa
West Lafayette, Indiana
Biochemistry
Logan Faircloth
Fishers, Indiana
Political Science, Law and Society
Jayla Langford
Louisville, Kentucky
Mathematics
Danielle Rothchild
Carmel, Indiana
Public Relations and Strategic Communications
Prior Charles O. McGaughey Leadership Award Recipients
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
Nathan Rowland Miller
Perrysburg, Ohio
Industrial Engineering
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.
- 2020 - Talia Broekers, Nursing, Westfield, Indiana
- 2020 - Marly Beck, Organic Farming and Sustainable Food Systems, Indianapolis, Indiana
- 2019 - Jillian Sunnyguard
- 2018 - Lauren Hibbler
Rachelle Miles
Kokomo, Indiana
Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary
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.
- 2020 - Jody Kramer, Nursing, Avon, Indiana
- 2019 - Brian Tedeschi
- 2018 - Cassie Flener
Vincent Ekwealor
Richmond, Indiana
Pharmacy
Lanny C. Wilson Scholarship
Established to recognize the contributions of Lanny Wilson, former Director of Administration of 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. The winner receives a scholarship award.
- 2020 - Jayla Langford, Electrical Engineering, Louisville, Kentucky
- 2019 - Lauren Bellamy, Developmental and Family Science, minor in Political Science
- 2018 - Alexandria Avery
Claire Mouser
Indianapolis, Indiana
Nutrition and Dietetics
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.
- 2020 - Ana Pascual-Garrigos, Biochemistry, Fishers, Indiana
- 2019 - Emma Lashley
- 2018 - Elizabeth Walker
Nathan Rowland Miller
Perrysburg, Ohio
Industrial Engineering
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.
Dominic Rossi
Zionsville, Indiana
Network Engineering Technology and Computer Information
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 recipient shows proficiency in their area through examples of their skills and completed projects. The honoree will receive cash and an individual plaque, as well as have their name engraved on a perpetual plaque in Elliott Hall of Music.
- 2020 - Ross Plumer, Spanish Language and Literature, Suffern, New York
- 2019 - Bailey Hodges, Public Health, Indianapolis, Indiana
- 2018 - Zack Bales
Kendall Green
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Food Science
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.
- 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
Alexandria Avery
Lexington, Ohio
Nursing
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.
- 2020 - Rachel Nellett, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Hebron, Indiana
- 2019 - Josh Leaver
- 2018 - Marguette Minner
- 2017 - Robert Komis
Katherine Ho
Annandale, Virginia
Civil Engineering
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.
- 2020 - Cecelia Zavala, Psycholog, and Law and Society, Munster, Indiana
- 2019 - Karrie Hebert
- 2018 - Brooke Jones
Jennifer Coker
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Animation, Visual Effects Compositing and Building Information Modeling
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.
- 2020 - Ian Fiechter, Psychological Sciences, Leo, Indiana
- 2019 - Emma Hasek
- 2018 - Adrianne Swanson
Jake Miller
Grayslake, Illinois
Industrial Engineering
RecWell Employee of the Year
Awarded to an outstanding employee in Recreation & Wellness. The honoree receives an acrylic train award and a name on a perpetual plaque displayed in the CoRec.
- 2020 - Jason Maynard, Social Studies Education, Anderson, Indiana
Aaron (AJ) Gin
Greenwood, Indiana
Biological Engineering
RecWell 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.
Zach Stewart
South Bend, Indiana
Political Science
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.
- 2020 - Nicholas Cole, Electrical Engineering, St. Louis, Missouri
- 2019 - Lucas Homco
- 2018 - Mackenzie Druecke
Sasha Kipnis
Santa Clara, California
Computer Science with concentration of Machine Intelligence
Flora Roberts Award
Presented to the most outstanding graduating female 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.
- 2020 - Emily Sagstetter, Athletic Training, Fort Wayne, Indiana
- 2019 - Olivia R. Glowacki, San Francisco, California
- 2018 - Claire Lee
- 2017 - Cameron Mann
Zach Marshall
Orland Park, Illinois
Aero & Astro Engineering, and Aerospace Financial Analysis
G.A. Ross Award
Presented to the most outstanding graduating male 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.
- 2020 - Stephen Schwartz, Agribusiness and Agronomy, Noblesville, Indiana
- 2019 - Justin L. Couetil
- 2018 - Daniel Romary
- 2017 - Peter Boyd
Rachel Svetanoff
CaringCrowd Programs Lead, Johnson & Johnson
Student Life Young Alumni Award
Given to a Purdue alumnus 35 or younger who has shown outstanding career development through traditional channels or innovative approaches.
- 2020 - Lorrie Newhouse
Laurie Roselle
Former National President of Delta Gamma Fraternity
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.
- 2020 - David Huhnke
Annette Flickinger
Assistant Vice President for Development Operations, Ivy Tech Foundation
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.
- 2020 - Christa Pazera
Joanne Troutner
Purduettes Mentor
Co-advisor, Purdue Foundation Student Board
Student Life Distinguished 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.
- 2020 - Bob and Joyce Miles