Concordia University Wisconsin is pleased to recognize the excellence of its students and those who serve them.


Each year, the university’s academic departments and Office of Student Life award honors to those who have excelled in various areas.

Scroll down to view this year’s awardees.  

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ACADEMIC AWARDS (MAY 2020)

The American Bicentennial Award for demonstrating perseverance and commitment while pursuing a degree in business 

  • Paul Marks

The E. R. Brann Citizenship Award was established in 1953 by Mr. E. R. Brann for a student who demonstrated exceptional qualities of leadership, citizenship, and sturdy Christian character. 

  • Melanie Boyer

The CUW Visual Arts Award                 

  • Taylor Rystrom

The Marsha Konz Student Educator Award for superior achievement in the field of teacher education

  • Kelsey Kleba

The Marsha Konz Graduate Educator Award for outstanding performance as an educator and as a student in graduate education studies

  • Brittany Allen

The Moeller Awards were established by Mr. E. R. Brann in gratitude for spiritual service rendered by Professor Elmer J. Moeller during World War II

  • Emily Fairbairn (Moeller Award in English)
  • Kai Goldenstein (Moeller Award in German)
  • Logan Briscoe (Moeller Award in Greek)
  • David Schotte (Moeller Award in Hebrew)
  • Antonio Gurrola Flores (Moeller Award in Spanish)

The Nightingale Nursing Award for superior achievement in nursing           

  • Isabelle Bilton

The Northrup-Bartelt Music Award was established in memory of Hubert and Regina Northrup for students with unusual interest and talent in music    

  • Kirsten Nus

The Søren Kierkegaard Philosophy Award is given to a graduating Philosophy major with superior achievement in philosophical research       

  • Michael Ewert

The Religion Award for superior achievement in religion           

  • Kelsey Kleba

The Wilhelm Schickard Award for superior achievement in Computer Science

  • Blaine Andrada

The Science Award for superior achievement in Life Sciences       

  • Emily Karls

The Science Award for superior achievement in Mathematics

  • Nathanael Hahn

The Science Award for superior achievement in Physical Sciences       

  • Payton Mueller

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

  • Kathryn Schultz

The Zondervan Publishing House Award for the outstanding biblical Greek student

  • David Schotte

The Zondervan Publishing House Award for the outstanding biblical Hebrew student

  • Logan Briscoe

The Zondervan Publishing House Award for the outstanding Theology student

  • Bryce Clayton

ACADEMIC AWARDS (December 2020)

The Marsha Konz Student Educator Award for superior achievement in the field of teacher education

  • Maria Harder

The Marsha Konz Graduate Educator Award for outstanding performance as an educator and as a student in graduate education studies.

  • James Bertucci

Student Life Awards

Theatre Leader of the Year

  • Ethan Karschnik

Black Student Union Leader of the Year

  • Marsalas Davis

Campus Ministry Leader of the Year

  • Alyssa Kagay

Student Activities Leader of the Year

  • Sarah Deheck

Student Government Leader of the Year

  • Skylar R. Petrik

Music Leader of the Year

  • RoseMarie Hill

Walter W. Stuenkel Award

  • Kathryn Schultz

E.R. Brann Citizenship Award

  • Melanie Boyer

William C. Ackmann Award

  • Beckie Kruse

— This story is written by Kali Thiel, director of university communications for Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor. She may be reached at kali.thiel@cuw.edu or 262-243-2149.

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