2024 Leadership Awards
The students listed below have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, in campus leadership, and in service. Their commitment to their education and to Nebraska Wesleyan University have enriched our campus and demonstrate Nebraska Wesleyan's core values of excellence and community.
Student Life Leadership Award
Selection for the Student Life Leadership Award is based upon senior students’ scholarship, participation and leadership in academic and extracurricular activities, citizenship and service to Nebraska Wesleyan and potential for future achievement. A committee of faculty, administrators and students discusses each student’s qualifications. Students selected represent a wide range of academic disciplines and extracurricular endeavors.
| Justin Baumert | Michael Biertzer | Megan Bradford |
| Nyah Chambers | Lauren Collins | Max Draus |
| Shae Gallery | Breanne Geary | Theo Hughes |
| Evan Johnson | Kate Joyce | Kellen McLaughlin |
| Ava Mumgaard | Sayler Nacke | Damian Salinas |
| Kayleigh Sander | Lauren Somerhalder | Kevin Starnes |
| Macie Thomas | Emalie Wightman | Trenan Wilson |
Kenneth R. Holder Memorial Award
Dr. Kenneth R. Holder made many significant contributions to student development and learning as Professor of English and Provost of Nebraska Wesleyan University. As a tribute to him through his courageous four-year battle with cancer, Student Life established this award to be presented to a graduating senior who has overcome significant challenges in attaining a baccalaureate degree at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
| Jenna Miller |
Dean B. Stewart Award for Courage
The Dean Stewart Award for Courage is presented to a student, staff or faculty member who has displayed remarkable courage in the face of overwhelming odds or barriers. The award is named for Dean Stewart, a Nebraska Wesleyan alumnus and Phi Kappa Tau member. The recipient of this award demonstrates that courage is not the absence of fear, but it is doing what must be done in its presence.
| Simon Highsmith |
