Student Life Honors 2023 Award Recipients

Chandler Terrell

West Lafayette, Indiana
Construction Management

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.

• 2022 - Kaustubh Ray, Aerospace Engineering, Dubai, UAE
• 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

Amira Haweit

Noblesville, Indiana
Biochemistry

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.

• 2022 - Emma Swain, Agribusiness, Fishers, Indiana
• 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

Jasmine Pierce

Chicago, Illinois
Professional Flight

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.

• 2022 - Jerica Drew, Aviation Management, Midlothian, Virginia
• 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

Helena Ho

Columbus, Indiana
Finance

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.

• 2022 - Erica Hong, Business Communication, Minneapolis, Minnesota 
• 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

Andrew Eichmeier

Valparaiso, Indiana
Political Science and Business Communication

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

Kathryn Schwartzman

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Animal Sciences

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

Andrew Eichmeier

Valparaiso, Indiana
Political Science and Business Communication

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

Mamie Johnson

Montgomery, Alabama
Chemical Engineering

National Pan-Hellenic Council Outstanding Chapter 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.

Inseong Hong

Plymouth, Minnesota
Business Communications

Multicultural Greek Council Outstanding Chapter 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.

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

Purdue Cooperative Council Outstanding President

Presented to a cooperative house president that has gone above and beyond in service to their organization.

• 2022 - Megan Bixler, Agricultural Economics, Noblesville, Indiana
• 2021 - Anna Staltari, Kinesiology, Middlebury, Indiana

Purdue Arab 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.

• 2022 - Purdue American India Foundation
• 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

Society of Women Engineers

Innovative Program Award

Presented to the student organization that has implemented the most creative campus program during the academic year.

• 2022 - Caduceus Club
• 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.

Lauren Bleke

Decatur, Indiana
Agribusiness

Veronica Brems

Seattle, Washington
Construction Management

Rocco Bartolini

Oak Lawn, Illinois
Pharmaceutical Sciences

Maeve Hegarty

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
First-Year Engineering

Johnny Hazboun

Amman, Jordan
Computer Engineering

Jessica Mu

Leawood, Kansas
Electrical Engineering

Allison Peterson

St. John, Indiana 
Science Education

PRIOR RISING BOILERMARKER AWARD RECIPIENTS

2022

• Liam Kauffman, Integrates Business and Engineering, and Computer Science, Wilmington, Delaware
• Shane Gibson, Supply Chain and Sales Engineering Technology, Harvard, Illinois
• Carter Mayhan, Mechanical Engineering, Springfield, Ohio
• Kelsey Kruyer, Pre-Med, Plymouth, Indiana
• Ryan Daniels, Film and Video Production, Fishers, Indiana
• Camille Lerasan, Civil Engineering, Tuscon, Arizona
• Erica Hong, Business Communication, Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Booth Esther Kayonga, Political Science, Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Sanchita Chakraborty, Mathematics, Des Plaines, Illinois
• Bailey Davis, Biology, Greenwood, Indiana
• Christopher Ghita, Accounting and Finance, Crystal Lake, Illinois

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

Nigerian Students Association at Purdue

Dynamic Program Award

Presented to a Student Organization that has continued to have its traditional program but has reimagined its implementation while following Protect Purdue guidelines.

Center for Health Equity and Innovation Student Ambassadors of Purdue

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.

• 2022 - Brain Exercise Initiative
• 2021 - Purdue University Dance Marathon

Nigerian Students Association at Purdue

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.

• 2022 - Asian Student Union Board
• 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 University Intramural Officials Association

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.

• 2022 - Purdue Equestrain Team
• 2021 - The Purdue Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society
• 2020 - American Society of Civil Engineers
• 2019 - Purdue Waterski Team

Caduceus Club

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.

Purdue Student Engineering Foundation

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.

• 2022 - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• 2021 - Purdue Student Government
• 2020 - Purdue Student Union Board
• 2019 - Purdue Society of Professional Engineers
• 2018 - Black Graduate Student Association
• 2017 - Timmy Global Health

Sarah Goforth

Versailles, Kentucky
Chemical Engineering

Leonard "Lenny" Seidel PSUB Mentorship Award

Recognizes Purdue Student Union Board members who have demonstrated special mentor and mentee relationships as an upperclassmen and underclassmen. Honorees receive a monetary award and their name on a plaque.

Ash Hallissey

Naperville, Illinois
Pharmaceutical Sciences

Leonard "Lenny" Seidel PSUB Mentorship Award

Recognizes Purdue Student Union Board members who have demonstrated special mentor and mentee relationships as an upperclassmen and underclassmen. Honorees receive a monetary award and their name on a plaque.

Caduceus Club

Dean Betty Nelson Service Award

Recognizes one student organization and one student affiliated with a student organization, both of which excel in community service in the Greater Lafayette area. The student winner receives a monetary award.

• 2022 - Brain Exercise Initiative
• 2021 - The Period Project
• 2020 - Alison Rickert, Neurobiology and Physiology, Brecksville, Ohio
• 2020 - Timmy Global Health
• 2018 - Shelby Wood
• 2017 - Timmy Global Health

Carl Russell

Mesa, Arizona
Biomedical Engineering

Dean Betty Nelson Service Award

Recognizes one student organization and one student affiliated with a student organization, both of which excel in community service in the Greater Lafayette area. The student winner receives a monetary award.

• 2022 - Rina Jiang, Biochemistry, Salem, Indiana
• 2021 - Madilyn Eberle, Doctorate of Pharmacy, Goshen, Indiana

Holly Englert

Advisor, Purdue Mechanical Engineering Ambassadors 

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.

• 2022 - Brad Benhart
• 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

Christy Wessel Powell

Assistant Professor of Literacy Education

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.

• 2022 - Dr. Jennifer Simpson
• 2021 - Melissa Gruver
• 2020 - Dr. Rosalee Clawson
• 2019 - Dr. Melinda Zook
• 2018 - Dr. Annette Watters

Ángel Enríquez

Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
Biomedical 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.

Olivia Wyrick

Michigantown, Indiana
Natural Resources and Environmental Science

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.

• 2022 - Clayton Hicks, Biochemistry, Milford, Indiana
• 2022 - Essenam Lamewona, Mechanical Engineering, Cincinnati, Ohio
• 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 2023

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.

Rachel Labi

West Lafayette, Indiana
Finance

Radhika Kulkarni

Mequon, Wisconsin
Biomedical Engineering

Carl Russell

Mesa, Arizona
Biomedical Engineering

MaKayla McCartan

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Cybersecurity

Helen Willis

Kansas City, Missouri
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Nathan Wong

San Ramon, California
Aviation Management

Olivia DeYoung

Highland, Indiana
Professional Writing

Emma Zaicow

Brownsburg, Indiana
Animal Sciences

Reilly Bresnahan

Lockport, Illinois
Theater and English Education

Brooks DeSpirito

Waunakee, Wisconsin
Professional Flight Technology

Zoe Sefton

Liberty Township, Ohio
Brain and Behavioral Sciences

Prudence Regacho

Evansville, Indiana
Neurology and Physiology

Nicole Rytczak

Schererville, Indiana
Multidisciplinary Engineering

Prior Charles O. McGaughey Leadership Award Recipients

2022

• Anna Swolwinski, Business Communication, West Chester, Ohio
• Mia Utayde, Neurobiology and Physiology, and Brain and Behavioral Science, Mishawaka, Indiana

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

Emmani Ellis

Lake Station, Indiana
Mechatronics Engineering Technology and Robotics Engineering Technology

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.

Logan Faircloth

Fishers, Indiana
Political Science and Law & Society

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.

Lily Joan Kathryn Peck

Shelbyville, Indiana
Genetics and Classical Studies

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.

• 2022 - Harry Tucker, Electrical Engineering, Granger, Illinois
• 2022 - Sabria Croom, Accounting, Chicago, Illinois
• 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

Class of 1937 Scholarship

The Class of 1937 Scholarship recognizes undergraduate students who have significant involvement on campus and have exhibited outstanding leadership ability. Each honoree receives a certificate and scholarship award.

Brayden Johnson

Brownsburg, Indiana
Kinesiology

Prudence Regacho

Evansville, Indiana
Neurology and Physiology

Rachel Labi

West Lafayette, Indiana
Finance

Olivia Reynolds

Monroe, Indiana
Accounting and Agribusiness

Jake Marr

Sun Lakes, Arizona
Nuclear Engineering

Evan Kinnevan

St. Charles, Missouri
Wildlife Biology

Parsia Bahrami

Falls Church, Virginia
Cybersecurity

MaKayla McCartan

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Cybersecurity

Ellie Acra

Greensburg, Indiana
Communications

Sarah Ramsey

Indianapolis, Indiana
Psychological Sciences; Family and Developmental Science

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

Charles Stembler

Phoenix, Maryland
Professional Flight and Aviation Management

Lanny C. Wilson Scholarship

The Lanny C. Wilson Scholarship was established to recognize the contributions of Lanny Wilson, former director of administration for 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.

• 2022 - Madeline Powers, Public Health, Holland, Michigan
• 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

Abigail Lopez

Downers Grove, Illinois
Pre-Pharmacy

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.

• 2022 - Brandon Dimitri, Aeronautics and Astronautics, Ashburn, Virginia
• 2021 - Claire Mouser, Nutrition and Dietetics, Indianapolis, Indiana
• 2020 - Ana Pascual-Garrigos, Biochemistry, Fishers, Indiana
• 2019 - Emma Lashley
• 2018 - Elizabeth Walker

Andrea Pacheco-Amaro

Arcadia, California
Kinesiology

UR Conductor of the Year

The UR Conductor of Year award is presented to a student employed in the University Residences Alumni and Guest Center who does an excellent job passing on the Boilermaker spirit. UR Conductors are students who help introduce parents, prospective students and guests to the University Residences community. The winner receives a cash award.

• 2022 - Charlotte Huff, Chemistry, Harrisburg, North Carolina

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

Robert Cohen

Naperville, Illinois
Sound for the Performing Arts

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 honoree receives cash and an individual plaque and has their name engraved on a plaque in Elliott Hall of Music

• 2022 - Emmanuel Elliot, Chemical Engineering, Orlando, Florida
• 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

Madeline Feister

Pittsboro, Indiana
Molecular Biology

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.

• 2022 - Korbin Zvokel, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Muncie, Indiana
• 2022 - Emily Muller, Visual Communication Design, and Public and Strategic Communication, Plainfield, Indiana

Isabel Sautter

Granger, Indiana
Communications and Political Science

Student Life Outstanding New Student Employee

Recognizes performance excellence throughout the semester by new employees. The honorees receive a monetary award and a padfolio.

Kinzie Carr

Evansville, Indiana
Landscape Architecture

Student Life Outstanding New Student Employee

Recognizes performance excellence throughout the semester by new employees. The honorees receive a monetary award and a padfolio.

• 2022 - Phone Paing, Computer Engineering, Yangon, Myanmar
• 2022 - Jinhyung Park, Industrial Engineering, Seoul, Korea

Crosley Stanley

Huntington, Indiana
Biomedical Engineering

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.

• 2022 - Madeline Feister, Cellular and Molecular Biology - Pre-Dental Concentration, Pittsboro, Indiana
• 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

Jillian Pruss

Toledo, Ohio
Computer Science

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.

• 2022 - Civil Engineering, Jasper, Indiana
• 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

Josie Kirsch

Evansville, Indiana
Chemical Engineering

Recreation & Wellness Employee of the Year

Awarded to an outstanding employee in Recreation & Wellness who has exceeded expectations consistently with a positive attitude, high work standards, outstanding leadership and significant impact. The honoree receives an acrylic train award and a name on a plaque displayed in the CoRec

• 2022 - Tayor McNamee, Human Resources Development, Bargersville, Indiana
• 2021 - Jake Miller, Industrial Engineering, Grayslake, Illinois
• 2020 - Jason Maynard, Social Studies Education, Anderson, Indiana

Sonia Estrada

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition and Dietetics; Nutrition, Fitness

Recreation & Wellness 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.

• 2022 - Liam Erwin, Actuarial Science and Applied Statistics, Indianapolis, Indiana
• 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

Frances A. O'Leary

Claremont, California
Computer Science Honors and Mathematics

Flora Roberts Award

Presented to an outstanding graduating student 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.

• 2022 - Emma Gausman, Psychological Sciences and Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Batesville, Indiana
• 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

Lara B. Chuppe

South Bend, Indiana
Computer Science

G.A. Ross Award

Presented to an outstanding graduating student 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.

• 2022 - Roy S. Ramirez III, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Montes de Sabanilla, Costa Rica
• 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

Steps to Leaps Awards

The Steps to Leaps Awards recognize individuals and units who are committed to excellence within the five pillar areas of Steps to Leaps: well-being, leadership, impact, building networks and grit/persistence.

Emmanuel Oluwarotimi

Akure, Nigeria
Purdue Interdisciplinary Life Science Program

Steps to Leaps Student of the Year Award

The Steps to Leaps Student of the Year Award is bestowed to a student who has shown a passion for growth within the Steps to Leaps pillar areas and/or contributes towards the education of peers within the Steps to Leaps pillar areas.

Evan Perrault

Associate Professor for Communication

Steps to Leaps in Faculty Research Award

The Steps to Leaps in Faculty Research Award is given to a researcher or team whose published work exemplifies efforts to expand the understanding of one or more of the Steps to Leaps pillars.

Lakshmy Mohandas

Associate Instructional Developer for Teaching Success

Award for Academic Integration of Steps to Leaps

The Award for Academic Integration of Steps to Leaps recognizes an educator who has woven Steps to Leaps into their pedagogy.

Purdue University Student Health Center Physical Therapy Department

Steps to Leaps Student Support Award

The Steps to Leaps Student Support Award is given to an individual or unit that consistently leveraged the language of Steps to Leaps in their conversations and communication with students.

Student Life Impact Awards

The Student Life Impact Awards were established by the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Life in order to honor, recognize and engage exceptionally accomplished alumni and friends of Student Life at Purdue.

Diamond Jones

Senior Quality Associate, Elanco Animal Health

Student Life Young Alumni Award

Given to a Purdue alumnus 35 or younger who has shown outstanding career development through traditional channels or innovative practices.

• 2022 - Lindsay Courtney
• 2021 - Rachel Svetanoff
• 2020 - Lorrie Newhouse

Patrick Mosher

Founder, Wisdom 4 Humanity

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.

• 2022 - Roger Stewart
• 2021 - Annette Flickinger
• 2020 - Christa Pazera

Brent Bible

Owner and Managing Partner, Stillwater Farms

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.

• 2022 - Cathy Scott
• 2021 - Laurie Roselle
• 2020 - David Huhnke

Zenephia Evans

Associate Dean of Students for Education and Advocacy, Purdue University

Bob L. and Joyce Beery Miles Student Life Mentor Award

The Bob L. and Joyce Beery Miles Student Life 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.

Grant Richards

Advisor of Glenwood Cooperative House, Purdue University

Bob L. and Joyce Beery Miles Student Life Mentor Award

The Bob L. and Joyce Beery Miles Student Life 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.

Libby Richards

Advisor of Glenwood Cooperative House, Purdue University

Bob L. and Joyce Beery Miles Student Life Mentor Award

The Bob L. and Joyce Beery Miles Student Life 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.

• 2022 - Bob Falk
• 2021 - Joanne Troutner
• 2020 - Bob and Joyce Miles