.Student Life Honors 2022 Award Recipients
Kaustubh Ray
Dubai, UAE
Aerospace 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.
- 2021 - Liam Beetez, Civil Engineering, Acton, Massachusetts
- 2020 - Nathan Longo, Electrical Engineering, Dublin, Ohio
- 2019 - Bryce Cirbo, Sigma Chi Fraternity
- 2018 - Nick Duncan
- 2017 - Matt Rittman
Erica Hong
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Business Communication
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.
- 2021 - Shreeja Shrestha, Computer Engineering, Evansville, Indiana
- 2020 - Pablo Balcazar, Sociology, Law and Society, Hobart, Indiana
- 2019 - Lyndsey Orozco, Gamma Rho Lamda
- 2018 - Avery Savage
Emma Swain
Fishers, Indiana
Agribusiness
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.
- 2021 - Grace Koza, Social Studies, Secondary Education, Littleton, Colorado
- 2020 - Jordan Knebel, Communications, St. Louis, Missouri
- 2019 - Kate Adams, Sigma Kappa Sorority
- 2018 - Jasmine Hawthorne
Jerica Drew
Midlothian, Virginia
Aviation Management
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.
- 2021 - Adrianna Plummer, Nursing and Public Health, Indianapolis, Indiana
- 2020 - Sahiyya Harrison, Computer Science, White Plains, New York
- 2019 - Corren Scott, Delta Signa Theta Sorority
- 2018 - Allie Abney
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.
- 2021 - Jacob Schmiedel, Mechanical Engineering, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
- 2020 - Noah Scott, Industrial Engineering Technology and Organizational Leadership, Leesburg, Indiana
- 2019 - Seth Gutwein
- 2017 - Nathan Graber
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.
- 2021 - Danielle Harrison, Actuarial Science, Fishers, Indiana
- 2020 - Abby Moe, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
- 2019 - Ellie Barrett
- 2018 - Morgan Reid
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.
- 2021 - Aaron Varnau, Unmanned Aerial Systems, Carmel, Indiana
- 2020 - Liam Bettez, Civil Engineering, Acton, Massachusetts
- 2019 - Nathan Longo
- 2018 - Steven Helm
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.
- 2021 - Taylor Doehrman, Natural Resources and Environmental Science, Brownsburg, Indiana
Megan Bixler
Noblesville, Indiana
Agricultural Economics
Purdue Cooperative Council Outstanding President
Presented to a cooperative house president that has gone above and beyond in service to their organization.
- 2021 - Anna Staltari, Kinesiology, Middlebury, Indiana
Purdue American India Foundation
The American India Foundation (AIF, founded 2001) is a nonprofit American development organization that is devoted to accelerating social and economic change in India. AIF works with partners to implement programs in education, livelihood, and public health sectors in India - with emphases on elementary education, women's empowerment, and HIV/AIDS, respectively. AIF through it's program Digital Equalizer attempts to bridge the digital divide by providing computers, internet access and training to improve learning and critical thinking amongst students of under-resourced Indian schools. It also implements the Service Corps Fellowship, which sends skilled young Americans to work with NGOs in India for a ten month period. The fellowship helps exchange technical skills, intellectual resources and helps increase the capacity of Indian NGOs to continue their work while giving American leaders a good understanding of India.
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.
- 2021 - Purdue Association of Learning Design and Technology
- 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
Caduceus Club
Innovative Program Award
Presented to the student organization that has implemented the most creative campus program during the academic year.
- 2021 - Purdue Student Union Board
Rising Boilermaker Award 2022
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.
Liam Kauffman
Wilmington, Delaware
Integrates Business and Engineering, and Computer Science
Shane Gibson
Harvard, Illinois
Supply Chain and Sales Engineering Technology
Carter Mayhan
Springfield, Ohio
Mechanical Engineering
Kelsey Kruyer
Plymouth, Indiana
Pre-Med
Ryan Daniels
Fishers, Indiana
Film and Video Production
Camille Lerasan
Tuscon, Arizona
Civil Engineering
Erica Hong
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Business Communication
Booth Esther Kayonga
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Political Science
Sanchita Chakraborty
Des Plaines, Illinois
Mathematics
Bailey Davis
Greenwood, Indiana
Biology
Christopher Ghita
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Accounting and Finance
PRIOR RISING BOILERMARKER AWARD RECIPIENTS
2021
- Angela Stevens, Nursing, Carmel, Indiana
- Suruchi Sen, Engineering, Arlington, Virginia
- Veronica Reynolds, Organizational Leadership, Orland Park, Illinois
- Noah Frank, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Hanford, California
- Sydney Clifford, Microbiology, Westfield, Indiana
- Amanda Munsell, Engineering, Lee's Summit, Missouri
- Jonathan Young, Accounting, West Lafayette, Indiana
- Shyeonna Robinson, Political Science, Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Matthew Stachler, Political Science, Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Elizabeth Parmenter, Engineering, Otisco, Indiana
- Maria Luiza Camargo, Industrial Engineering, Aracoiaba de Serra, Brazil
- Shamari Walker, Computer and Information Technology, Hammond, Indiana
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
Brain Exercise Initiative
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.
- 2021 - Purdue University Dance Marathon
Asian Student Union Board
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.
- 2021 - 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
- 2020 - One World, One Purdue
- 2019 - Electrical & Computer Engineering Graduate Student Association
- 2018 - Society of Applied Spectroscopy "Science Talks"
- 2017 - Global Film Fest
Purdue Equestrian Team
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.
- 2021 - The Purdue Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society
- 2020 - American Society of Civil Engineers
- 2019 - Purdue Waterski Team
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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.
- 2021 - Purdue Student Government
- 2020 - Purdue Student Union Board
- 2019 - Purdue Society of Professional Engineers
- 2018 - Black Graduate Student Association
- 2017 - Timmy Global Health
Brain Exercise Initative
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.
- 2021 - The Period Project
- 2020 - Alison Rickert, Neurobiology and Physiology, Brecksville, Ohio
- 2020 - Timmy Global Health
- 2018 - Shelby Wood
- 2017 - Timmy Global Health
Rina Jiang
Salem, Indiana
Biochemistry
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.
- 2021 - Madilyn Eberle, Doctorate of Pharmacy, Goshen, Indiana
Brad Benhart
Associate Professor of Practice, Polytechnic Institute
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.
- 2021 - Dr. David Atkinson
- 2021 - Fabricio d'Almeida
- 2020 - Dr. Greg Strimel
- 2019 - Dr. Robert Proctor
- 2018 - Sean Eddington
- 2017 - Dr. Brian M. Shepler
- 2017 - Alan Farkas
Dr. Jennifer Simpson
Clinical Professor of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, College of Health and Human Sciences
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.
- 2021 - Melissa Gruver
- 2020 - Dr. Rosalee Clawson
- 2019 - Dr. Melinda Zook
- 2018 - Dr. Annette Watters
Clayton Hicks
Milford, Indiana
Biochemistry
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.
Essenam Lamewona
Cincinnati, Ohio
Mechanical Engineering
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.
- 2021 - Johnnie "Junion" Cheng, Animal Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan
- 2021 - Assata Gilmore, Finance, Chicago, Illinois
- 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 2022
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 Swolwinski
West Chester, Ohio
Business Communication
Mia Utayde
Mishawaka, Indiana
Neurobiology and Physiology, and Brain and Behavioral Science
Prior Charles O. McGaughey Leadership Award Recipients
2021
- Anna Adamsson, Global Studies, South Bend, Indiana
- Christine Bent, Neurology and Physiology, Oceanside, California
- Ogechukwu Ezenwa, Biochemistry, West Lafayette, Indiana
- Logan Faircloth, Political Science, Law and Society, Fishers, Indiana
- Jayla Langford, Mathematics, Louisville, Kentucky
- Danielle Rothchild, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Carmel Indiana
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
Harry Tucker
Granger, Indiana
Electrical 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.
Sabria Croom
Chicago, Illinois
Accounting
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.
- 2021 - Nathan Rowland Miller, Industrial Engineering, Perrysburg, Ohio
- 2020 - Talia Broekers, Nursing, Westfield, Indiana
- 2020 - Marly Beck, Organic Farming and Sustainable Food Systems, Indianapolis, Indiana
- 2019 - Jillian Sunnyguard
- 2018 - Lauren Hibbler
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.
- 2021 - Rachelle Miles, Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary, Kokomo, Indiana
- 2020 - Jody Kramer, Nursing, Avon, Indiana
- 2019 - Brian Tedeschi
- 2018 - Cassie Flener
Madeline Powers
Holland, Michigan
Public Health
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.
- 2021 - Vincent Ekwealor, Pharmacy, Richmond, Indiana
- 2020 - Jayla Langford, Electrical Engineering, Louisville, Kentucky
- 2019 - Lauren Bellamy, Developmental and Family Science, minor in Political Science
- 2018 - Alexandria Avery
Brandon Dimitri
Ashburn, Virginia
Aeronautics and Astronautics
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.
- 2021 - Claire Mouser, Nutrition and Dietetics, Indianapolis, Indiana
- 2020 - Ana Pascual-Garrigos, Biochemistry, Fishers, Indiana
- 2019 - Emma Lashley
- 2018 - Elizabeth Walker
Charlotte Huff
Harrisburg, North Carolina
Chemistry
UR Conductor of the Year
Presented to a cooperative house president that has gone above and beyond in service to their organization.
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.
- 2021 - Nathan Rowland Miller, Industrial Engineering, Perrysburg, Ohio
Emmanuel Elliott
Orlando, Florida
Chemical Engineering
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.
- 2021 - Dominic Rossi, Network Engineering Technology and Computer Information, Zionsville, Indiana
- 2020 - Ross Plumer, Spanish Language and Literature, Suffern, New York
- 2019 - Bailey Hodges, Public Health, Indianapolis, Indiana
- 2018 - Zack Bales
Korbin Zvokel
Munice, Indiana
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Student Life Employee of the Year
Recognizes excellence while employed in a Student Life department throughout the academic year. The honorees receive a monetary award and a padfolio.
Emily Muller
Plainfield, Indiana
Visual Communication Design, and Public and Strategic Communication
Student Life Employee of the Year
Recognizes excellence while employed in a Student Life department throughout the academic year. The honorees receive a monetary award and a padfolio.
Jinhyung Park
Seoul, Korea
Industrial Engineering
Student Life Outstanding New Student Employee
Recognizes performance excellence throughout the semester by new employees. The honorees receive a monetary award and a padfolio.
Phone Paing
Yangon, Myanmar
Computer Engineering
Student Life Outstanding New Student Employee
Recognizes performance excellence throughout the semester by new employees. The honorees receive a monetary award and a padfolio.
Madeline Feister
Pittsboro, Indiana
Cellular and Molecular Biology - Pre-Dental Concentration
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.
- 2021 - Kendall Green, Food Science, Kalamazoo, Michigan
- 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
Bryan Hagan
Jasper, Indiana
Civil Engineering
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.
- 2021 - Alexandria Avery, Nursing, Lexington, Ohio
- 2020 - Rachel Nellett, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Hebron, Indiana
- 2019 - Josh Leaver
- 2018 - Marguette Minner
- 2017 - Robert Komis
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.
- 2021 - Katherine Ho, Civil Engineering, Annadale, Virginia
- 2020 - Cecelia Zavala, Psychology, and Law and Society, Munster, Indiana
- 2019 - Karrie Hebert
- 2018 - Brooke Jones
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.
- 2021 - Jennifer Coker, Animation, Visual Effects Compositing and Building Information Modeling, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- 2020 - Ian Fiechter, Psychological Sciences, Leo, Indiana
- 2019 - Emma Hasek
- 2018 - Adrianne Swanson
Taylor NcNamee
Bargersville, Indiana
Human Resources Development
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.
- 2021 - Jake Miller, Industrial Engineering, Grayslake, Illinois
- 2020 - Jason Maynard, Social Studies Education, Anderson, Indiana
Liam Erwin
Indianapolis, Indiana
Actuarial Science and Applied Statistics
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.
- 2021 - Aaron (AJ) Gin, Biological Engineering, Greenwood, Indiana
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.
- 2021 - Zach Stewart, Political Science, South Bend, Indiana
- 2020 - Nicholas Cole, Electrical Engineering, St. Louis, Missouri
- 2019 - Lucas Homco
- 2018 - Mackenzie Druecke
Emma Gausman
Batesville, Indiana
Psychological Sciences and Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
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.
- 2021 - Sasha Kipnis, Computer Science with Concentration of Machine Intelligence, Santa Clara, California
- 2020 - Emily Sagstetter, Athletic Training, Fort Wayne, Indiana
- 2019 - Olivia R. Glowacki, San Francisco, California
- 2018 - Claire Lee
- 2017 - Cameron Mann
Roy S. Ramirez III
Montes de Sabanilla, Costa Rica
Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
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.
- 2021 - Zach Marshall, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, and Aerospace Financial Analysis, Orland Park, Illinois
- 2020 - Stephen Schwartz, Agribusiness and Agronomy, Noblesville, Indiana
- 2019 - Justin L. Couetil
- 2018 - Daniel Romary
- 2017 - Peter Boyd
Lindsay Courtney
Graphic Designer, Lextant- The Human Experience Firm
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.
- 2021 - Rachel Svetanoff
- 2020 - Lorrie Newhouse
Cathy Scott
Program Manager, BoilerWoRX
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.
- 2021 - Laurie Roselle
- 2020 - David Huhnke
Roger Stewart
Former Vice President for Global Finance, Proctor & Gamble
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.
- 2021 - Annette Flickinger
- 2020 - Christa Pazera
Bob Falk
President and CEO, Purdue Federal Credit Union
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.
- 2021 - Joanne Troutner
- 2020 - Bob and Joyce Miles