Concordia University Wisconsin is pleased to recognize academic excellence among its students.
Each year, the university’s academic departments award honors to students who excelled in their chosen fields of study, displayed exemplary Christian character, or went above and beyond in service to others.
The spring 2023 awards are as follows. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!
Academic Awards
The American Bicentennial Award for demonstrating perseverance and commitment while pursuing a degree in business
- Elizabeth Hacker
The E. R. Brann Citizenship Award established in 1953 by Mr. E. R. Brann for a student who demonstrated exceptional qualities of leadership, citizenship, and sturdy Christian character
- Yannik Gruner
The CUW Visual Arts Award
- Jessi Alexander
- Saul Leon
The Marsha Konz Student Educator Award for superior achievement in the field of teacher education
- Anna Krafft
The Marsha Konz Graduate Educator Award for outstanding performance as an educator and as a student in graduate education studies
- Karen DeWalt
The Moeller Awards were established by Mr. E. R. Brann in gratitude for spiritual service rendered by Professor Elmer J. Moeller during WWII
- Brian Frank (Moeller Award in German)
- Peter Pohlod (Moeller Award in Greek)
- Peter Pohlod (Moeller Award in Hebrew)
- Elizabeth Paul (Moeller Award in Latin)
- Ione Hoy (Moeller Award in Spanish)
The Nightingale Nursing Award for superior achievement in nursing
- Kristina Pietrzak
The Northrup-Bartelt Music Award was established in memory of Hubert and Regina Northrup for students with unusual interest and talent in music
- Christal Hopfensperger
The Søren Kierkegaard Philosophy Award is given to a graduating philosophy major with superior achievement in philosophical research
- Isaiah Mudge
The Religion Award for superior achievement in religion
- Isiah Mudge
The Wilhelm Schickard Award for superior achievement in Computer Science
- Emily Sear
The Science Award for superior achievement in Life Sciences
- Lauren Wolfrath
The Science Award for superior achievement in Physical Sciences
- Rachel Osell
The Walter W. Stuenkel Award was established by Mr. E. R. Brann in honor of a former president of Concordia for a student who is outstanding in academics and co-curricular activities
- Rachel Bender
The Zondervan Publishing House Award for the outstanding biblical Greek student
- Isaiah Mudge
The Zondervan Publishing House Award for the outstanding biblical Hebrew student
- Ryan Milbrath
The Zondervan Publishing House Award for the outstanding biblical Theology student
- Becka Prestwich
Student Life Awards
Campus Ministry Leader of the Year
- Rachel Bender
- Ryan Milbrath
Black Student Union Leader of the Year
- Nataysia Swope
Latin Student Union Leader of the Year
- Vannessa Martinez
Music Leader of the Year
- Zachary Roeglin
Student Activities Leader of the Year
- Megan Haller
Student Government Leader of the Year
- Yannik Gruner
Theatre Leader of the Year
- Mikayla Amack
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