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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