First Generation Involvement Award: Award given to a member of the 2023 graduating class who is the first of their family to earn a bachelor’s degree and has demonstrated a record of personal achievement, service and involvement in the university community. Awarded to Jayden Reyes and Nahomi Gonzalez in 2023.
Student Leader of the Year: Award given to an individual who has had the most positive impact in leading their student organization/university program toward its goals (nominees should have completed over 60 credit hours by time of application). Awarded to Kelly Wink in 2023.
Rising Student Leader of the Year: Award given to a freshman or sophomore who shows great promise as a leader and has been participating fully in campus life. Nominees need to be classified as a Freshman or Sophomore (0 credit hours – 59.99 credit hours). Awarded to Audrey Stowe in 2023.
Outstanding Transfer Student of the Year: Award given to a student leader who has had a significant impact on Mizzou’s campus and surrounding community as a transfer student. Open to any transfer student if they have not won the award in the past. Awarded to Michaela Ross in 2023.
Outstanding Graduate/Professional Student of the Year: Award given to a student who has maintained involvement in the university community and has provided exceptional service to MU and the broader community. Graduate students will be defined as any student who has completed an undergraduate degree and at least one semester of graduate/professional level work. Awarded to Tyler Swearingin in 2023.
Celebration of Achievement Award: Award given to a student who has positively influenced their student organization(s), co-curricular program, and community and has been participating fully in campus life while also balancing non-traditional lifestyle circumstances. Awarded to Annabel Carter in 2023.
Outstanding Advisor of the Year: Award given to a student organization/university program advisor that creates a supportive environment for the leaders they work with over a long period of time. Awarded to Steven Borgelt in 2023.