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Outstanding Graduate Student in Higher Education Student Affairs (began 2017)

The CEAP Award for Outstanding Graduate Student in Higher Education Student Affairs will be given to a HESA student who is graduating during the academic year and who has demonstrated outstanding contributions to the Higher Education Student Affairs program at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, service to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, and the field of higher education student affairs in general. This award will recognize the nominee’s sustained excellent academic record and exceptional academic success as exemplified by extraordinary publications, research, creative work, merit awards, or competitive selection for presentations at state, regional and national conferences. The recipient of this award will be selected in consultation and agreement of the HESA faculty from the aforementioned criteria.

Previous Award Recipients:

2017: Kelsey Woodford

2018: Hannah Scott

2019: Sophia Calhoun

2020: Jak Koett

2021: Jessica Davis

2022: Colin Hill

2023: Kayla Patterson

2024: D’Ayana Munley

2025: Christian Beamguard

Promising Practitioner Award in Higher Education Student Affairs (began 2019)

The CEAP Award for Promising Practitioner in Higher Education Student Affairs will be given to a HESA student who is graduating during the academic year and who has demonstrated extraordinary effort as an emerging practitioner in the field. This award will recognize the nominee’s passionate commitment to student success and wellness exemplified through their desire to impact lives and foster holistic student development. The recipient of this award will be selected in consultation and agreement of the HESA faculty from the aforementioned criteria.

Previous Award Recipients:

2019: Anthony Pohorilak

2020: Thomas Cook

2021: Johanna Mercado

2022: Zach Moffett

2023: Hannah Durand

2024: Alexis Harp

2025: Charles Olanipekun

 College of Education and Allied Professions Award Winners:

2019: CEAP Peak Performer (Alumni Award): Mike Corelli

2019: CEAP Soaring High Award – Roslyn Gowens

2021: CEAP Soaring High Award – Riley Jelenick

2026: CEAP Peak Performer (Alumni Award): Dr. Kelsey Kunkle

Outstanding Alumni Award – HESA/CSP (began 2022)

The Higher Education Student Affairs (HESA) program’s (previously known as College Student Personnel) Outstanding Alumni Award is given annually and is designed to recognize graduates who have made outstanding contributions to the field of higher education / student affairs since graduating from the program. This impact can be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including making a significant impact on education and/or student development, developing a regional/national reputation for their work, serving as an inspiration to other professionals, and/or demonstrating involvement with the HESA program at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ (ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½). The recipient of this award will be selected by a committee named by the HESA program advisory board and with agreement of the HESA faculty from the aforementioned criteria. For list of criteria and to make a nomination (generally due Mid-March annually), click here:

Previous Award Recipients:

2022: Kourtney (Kirby) Sandefur (c/o 2017)

2023: Dr. Lincoln Walburn (c/o 2006)

2024: Michaela (Bishop) Arthur (c/o 2018)

2025: Joshua Welch (c/o 2008)

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