In 1958, the Stout Student Association (SSA) created an award to be given to students for non-academic contributions to the university. The 21st Congress in 1991 unanimously passed a resolution to dedicate the Medallion Award to Samuel E. Wood, Assistant Chancellor of Student Services, for his services to the SSA, the Greek Community, and the students of the University of Wisconsin-Stout. The Medallion Award is given to less than one percent of the full-time enrollment of Stout.