Madison College’s annual Student Success Awards Program was held on Tuesday, April 22, at the Truax Campus. The event recognized student leaders, exemplary learners and clubs and student groups for their accomplishments throughout the school year. 

The event was sponsored by the Student Life Office and awards were presented by student leaders from a variety of campus organizations. Presenters included Aaliya Dua, Elijah Moua, Eljoe Porgo, Hawa Hayaga and Nohaya Salifou. 

Interim Madison College President Dr. Tim Casper helped open the event by congratulating the students on their accomplishments. In addition, three instructors were recognized as distinguished teachers of the year. They were Erin Kupkovits, Pierre Stephenson and Steve Noll. 

Students and groups winning awards at the event included: 

Outstanding Student Tutors of the Year – Alex Fraker, Irina Migliari, Miliyna Megosh and Rebekah Erkkila. 

Exemplary Learners, School of Academic Advancement – Paula Wiley and Rhonda Alexander. 

Exemplary Learners, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences – Alex Fraker and Hannah Turner. 

Exemplary Learners, School of Business and Applied Arts – Alesio D. Chavarria and Marry Baggot. 

Exemplary Learners, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – Megan Wallen and Ryan November. 

Exemplary Learners, School of Health Sciences – Donavan Risch and Maria Felton. 

Exemplary Learners, School of Human and Protective Services, Legal Studies and Education – Emily Mangan and Maggie Groshan. 

Exemplary Learners, School of Nursing – Gabie Restivo and Gloria Guthrie. 

Exemplary Learners, School of Technologies and Trades – Alex Shinners and Kate Lane. 

Library Research Award – Joan Cho. 

Outstanding Student Employees of the Year – Aaliya Dua, Luis Hernandez and Peter Martinez. 

Devi Bhargava Award – Margaret Davis. 

Karen Roberts Student Life Leadership Award – Cassie Nick, Kai Brito, Nohaya Salifou, Ruiqi Zeng and Srinidhi Chenna. 

Student Life Leadership Certificate – Annette Crowder, Assane Ouedraogo, Barbara Gray, Hawa Nayaga, Kai Brito and Margaret Joof. 

Terry S. Webb Shared Governance Leadership Award – Angel Avila, Annette Crowder and Nandine Battulga. 

President’s Volunteer Service Award – Rishab Cyril Kotte, Donna McCarter, Cindy Heise and Shannon Shaefor. 

International Student Volunteer Award – Eljoe Porgo. 

Student Engagement and Belonging Award – Balaji Abishek and Kai Brito. 

Student Senate Merit Award – Annette Crowder and Landon Dierkes. 

Ambassador of Distinction Award – Elijah Moua, Elyna DeMarte, Hunter Radke. 

Outstanding Student Group, Academic Achievement – Barber Cosmetology Association and Programs and Activities Council. 

Outstanding Student Group, Community Service – Business Professionals of America. 

Outstanding Student Organization of the Year – United Common Ground. 

Outstanding Student Club of the Year – Fitness, Recreation and Wellness Club. 

Outstanding Club Advisor of the Year – Claire Pellegrini. 

Outstanding Club Officer of the Year – Landon Dierkes and Nevaeh Jackson-Winters.