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