University of Wisconsin - Stout | Groups

2026 Leadership Awards Nominees & Recipients

  • Student Employee of the Year

    Nominees

    • Joel Adefrid, Furlong Gallery
    • Drew Albert, Event Technology Crew
    • Brett Bender, Event Technology Crew
    • Gabe Cervantes, University Housing
    • Aaron Hoyt, Furlong Gallery
    • Mallory Jakubiak, CKTO Residence Hall
    • Klaire Johnson, Helping Hand Food+ Pantry
    • Braeden Lange, MSC Design Team and Social Media Team
    • Jackson Lor, JTC Residence Hall
    • Lily Schwartz, CKTO Residence Hall
    • Harper Smith, Event Technology Crew
    • Evelyn Strong, North Residence Hall
    • Roman Tremper, Multicultural Student Services
    • Abigail Van Elzen, CKTO Residence Hall
    • Maria Winkelman, Involvement Center
    • Nolan Zachgo, Math Teaching and Learning Center

  • Student Staff Team of the Year

    Nominees

    • Event Technology Crew, Student Centers
    • CKTO Live-In Staff, University Housing
    • Furlong Gallery Student Staff Team, School of Art & Design
    • Involvement Center Student Staff Team, Student Centers
    • North Campus Live-In Staff, University Housing
    • Peer Writing Consultants, Writing Center
    • Student Facility Operation Assistants, Student Centers
    • Teaching Assistants, Math Teaching and Learning Center
    • Tour Guides, Admissions

  • Student Organization of the Year

    Nominees

    • Barbecue Eaters and Enthusiasts Federation
    • Blue Band Jams
    • DND Club
    • Gamma Sigma Sigma Sorority
    • Institute of Real Estate Management
    • Phi Sigma Phi Fraternity
    • Phi Theta Chi Sorority
    • Phi Upsilon Omicron
    • Psi Chi
    • Service Club at Stout
    • Stoutonia
    • Stout Fashion and Retail Association

  • Student Organization Event of the Year

    Nominees

    • CMAA Hospitality Mixer,  Club Managers Association of America
    • Does God Exist? A Student Debate, Philosophy Club
    • Make Your Own Keychains, Craft Club
    • Psi Chi Trivia, Psi Chi
    • Trick Or Treat So Others Can Eat, Service Club at Stout

  • Outstanding Student Leader of the Year

    Nominees

    • Brett Bender
    • Alexis Brinkmoeller
    • Gabe Cauwels
    • Marissa Haglund
    • Diep Huynh
    • Madelyn King
    • Breyden Krane
    • Sadie Liebelt
    • Melody Lueck

  • Bill Siedlecki Advisor of the Year

    Nominees

    • Danielle Clarizio, International Club
    • Jay Jones, Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International
    • Michael Moua, Hmong Stout Student Organization
    • Fred Prassas, Institute of Real Estate Management

  • Global Ambassador Recipients

    Award Recipient

    • Becky Gaspord

  • Cooperative Education and Internship Program Student of the Year

    Award Recipients

    • Avery Ambourn
    • Sriram Chandra
    • Om Chaudhari
    • Brynn Conroy
    • Reese Downs
    • Reece Halda
    • Joseph Huber III
    • Breyden Kane
    • Arshdeep Kaur
    • Noah Klenner
    • Jackson Koverman
    • Amber Kuhn
    • Addison Miland
    • Matthew Nortunen
    • Ayush Patel
    • Amanda Pytleski
    • Izabelle Quade
    • Jashnavi Sanjeevarayanipalli
    • Megan Schatz
    • Scott Stewart
    • Mikayla Stiehl
    • Brinley Tonn
    • Owen Whitney
    • Christian Williams

  • Samuel E. Wood Medallion Recipients

    Award Recipients

    • Emily Avila
    • Alexis Bellotti
    • Brett Bender
    • Sumnima Devkota
    • Bergen Haag
    • Cara Jenquin
    • Madelyn King
    • Madi Klaja
    • Melissa Kosharek
    • Melody Lueck
    • Kloie Potts
    • Noah Rosenberger
    • Kayne Whitney
    • Maria Winkelman