Leadership & Service Awards
Award Nominations Deadline: March 6
2026 Awards Ceremony: McCaskey Lyceum, April 7, 7 p.m.
Debbie Heida Award (Faculty/Staff Nominated)
Recognizes a junior or senior student who has made significant contributions to the Wartburg community in the co-curricular arena.
Dell Awards for Peace and Justice (Student/Faculty/Staff Nominated)
Honors five senior students for noteworthy contributions to peace and justice. They also honor a member of each of the other classes as “Peacemakers.”
Dell Awards for Peace and Justice: Peacemaker (Student/Faculty/Staff Nominated)
Honors a member of each class for noteworthy contributions to peace and justice.
Pastor Larry Trachte Award for Service (Student/Faculty/Staff Nominated)
Given to staff and/or faculty who embody enthusiasm, support, involvement, dedication and overall commitment to Wartburg’s mission of service.
Nobility Award (Student/Faculty/Staff Nominated)
Awards non-senior ranking students who have demonstrated outstanding qualities of service, scholarship, leadership and strong moral character. This is an excellent way to recognize students who are instrumental in the success of your organization or enhance the college experience in general. More than one nomination is permitted.
Outstanding International Senior (Student/Faculty/Staff Nominated)
Honors a senior international student who has best demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence, to involvement and service in the campus community, and to leadership in the international student community.
Outstanding Organization (Student/Faculty/Staff Nominated)
Given to a college-recognized group, which has used successful leadership techniques to advance its organization.
Outstanding Organization Advisor Award (Student Nominated)
Given to an individual that serves as an advisor to a recognized Wartburg student organization.
Outstanding Organization Service Award (Student/Faculty/Staff/Community Partner Nominated)
Given to a college group which has successfully demonstrated community service through participation and dedication to the greater Wartburg Community. Formally recognized student groups and informal student groups (residence hall floors, suite projects, groups of friends, and individual service trips, etc.) are encouraged to apply.
Saint Elizabeth Award for Service (Student/Faculty/Staff Nominated)
Recognizes student members of our community that have exemplified a commitment to service. Members of the Wartburg community are invited to nominate students who live out that commitment to service in, with, and for the community.
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Student Senate Awards
Click on a link below to nominate individuals for the various Senate awards. Criteria for selection are included on each form. Awards are given later in the semester.
John O. Chellevold Student Award for Excellence in Teaching and Professional Service (Student Nominated)
The John O. Chellevold Student Award for Excellence in Teaching and Professional Service is for outstanding dedication to Wartburg students and the Wartburg Community by demonstrating positive relationships with and concern for students.
Outstanding Staff Award (Student Nominated)
These two awards recognize staff for outstanding dedication to Wartburg students and the Wartburg community by demonstrating positive relationships with and concern for students. There are two awards given out, one for administrative and one for non-administrative staff. This award is meant for all college staff that are not teaching professors.
Outstanding Academic Advisor (Student Nominated)
This award honors the advisor of the year who who exhibits outstanding dedication to Wartburg students and the Wartburg Community by demonstrating positive relationships with and concern for students.
Recognition Details
Each award below references the sponsoring organization before the title.
Wartburg College established the Baldwin Fellows program to recognize the many contributions provided by Mark and Peggy Baldwin.
Mark and his wife Peggy created an endowment to support this initiative, which offers learning opportunities for a select group of students to grow in their understanding and practice of leadership skills.
The Baldwin Fellows each create a service project to benefit Wartburg or the local community. Students are selected their freshman year and stay in the program until they graduate. As sophomores, they travel with me to the United States Airforce Academy to attend the National Character and Leadership Symposium. They stay on base with cadets, hear great military and civilian speakers, and bring best practices back to Wartburg.
The leadership minor is a popular additional credential many Wartburg students pursue in addition to their chosen major to demonstrate their commitment to making a difference in their professional and personal communities. The minor is offered through the Institute for Leadership Education, which was established in 1989 with the creation of the Irving R. Burling Chair in Leadership. Wartburg defines leadership as “taking responsibility for our communities and making them better through public action.”
The Wartburg chapter of NSLS was founded in 2016 to help members create the success to which they aspire, by enabling members to engage in reflection and self-exploration; to provide members with tools for action; inspiration to hold each other accountable; and motivation to achieve their goals. This is a place for members to join in with other student leaders in Success Networking Teams, where they interact with one another to create and achieve personal goals. To qualify for induction, candidates must attend one orientation, one leadership training day, 3 speaker broadcasts, and 3 Success Networking Team meetings. Each of these activities is designed to help members enhance their leadership capacity and create strategies for continued success. Once inducted, individuals become active lifetime members of the Society. Completion of the membership requirements should only serve as the first step in a larger journey now shared with fellow members.
Learn more about the National Society of Leadership and Success.
Every year, 125 or more student leaders from around the country are awarded $10,000 grants each to implement a Project for Peace, typically between May and August.
The program encourages student leaders to develop innovative, community-centered, and scalable responses to the world’s most pressing issues. Along the way, they increase their knowledge, improve their skills, and begin to see themselves as agents of change.
Projects for Peace prioritizes direct community impact and collaboration and grantees’ growth as leaders and change agents, in hopes of serving the greater goal of contributing to peace building throughout the world.
SEED Coalition is a network of college and university campuses across Minnesota and Iowa. With the support of Seed Coalition, these campuses strive to move toward a more just and equitable society by strengthening education for an engaged democracy.
SEED Coalition hosts an annual celebration honoring outstanding contributions in civic and community engagement. This year, each campus was invited to honor four recipients at the Seed Coalition Presidents’ Awards.
The Presidents’ Student Civic Leadership Award recognizes a student or a student organization that models a deep commitment to civic responsibility and leadership through initiative, collaboration, and community building, integrating civic engagement into their college experience.
The Presidents’ Civic Educator Award recognizes a faculty or staff member who models civic responsibility by supporting students’ civic development and strengthening a culture of engagement on campus through their teaching, mentorship, or leadership.
The Presidents’ Community Partner Award recognizes a community-based partner or organization that has enriched both educational and community outcomes through sustained, reciprocal partnerships with campus.
The Presidents’ Community Collaboration Award recognizes a project or initiative co-created by campus and community partners that showcases meaningful collaboration and exemplifies the campus’s civic and community engagement, contributing to both student learning and community well-being.
The Pastor Trachte award recognizes a faculty or staff member who embodies enthusiasm, support, involvement, and overall commitment to Wartburg’s mission of service. The award is named after Pastor Larry Trachte, who loving served the Wartburg Community as campus pastor for 35 years. PT taught, mentored, honored, and befriended thousands of students, faculty, staff, and alumni leaving a legacy of service rooted in relationship.
View past recipients of the Pastor Trachte Award for Service.
The St. Elizabeth award recognizes Wartburg students that live out a commitment to service in, with, and for the community. The award is named after St. Elizabeth of Hungary who, while a resident in the Wartburg Castle, built a hospital and smuggled food to help feed the hungry outside of her castle. Her legacy is one of justice and compassion, which we hope inspires us all to live lives dedicated to the common good.
View past recipients of the St. Elizabeth Award for Service.
Debbie Heida was a former vice president for student life and dean of students at Wartburg College. In that capacity, she championed student leadership on campus. Candidates for the Heida Award must be nominated by a member of the Wartburg faculty or staff and selection is based upon student leadership, campus involvement, and academic excellence.
Past Recipients
| Year | Recipient Name(s) |
|---|---|
| Year: 1992-93 | Recipient Name(s): Brenda J. Haines |
| Year: 1993-94 | Recipient Name(s): Christopher Warmanen |
| Year: 1994-95 | Recipient Name(s): Wendy S. Weigmann |
| Year: 1995-96 | Recipient Name(s): Jayne Molde, Trina Zwiker |
| Year: 1996-97 | Recipient Name(s): ReShonda Young |
| Year: 1997-98 | Recipient Name(s): Amy M. Hoth |
| Year: 1998-99 | Recipient Name(s): Stephanie Ladlie |
| Year: 1999-00 | Recipient Name(s): Brita Beyerlein |
| Year: 2000-01 | Recipient Name(s): Sarah Speltz |
| Year: 2001-02 | Recipient Name(s): Timothy J. Eldrudge |
| Year: 2002-03 | Recipient Name(s): Frank “Joe” Hughes |
| Year: 2003-04 | Recipient Name(s): Hiliary M. Baethke |
| Year: 2004-05 | Recipient Name(s): No Information Available |
| Year: 2005-06 | Recipient Name(s): Bethany A. Dunkin |
| Year: 2006-07 | Recipient Name(s): Bryan A. McCarty |
| Year: 2007-08 | Recipient Name(s): Amanda Sweet |
| Year: 2008-09 | Recipient Name(s): Randon Ruggles |
| Year: 2009-10 | Recipient Name(s): Amy Tucker |
| Year: 2010-11 | Recipient Name(s): Hyerim Stuhr |
| Year: 2011-12 | Recipient Name(s): MacKenzie Benson |
| Year: 2012-13 | Recipient Name(s): Brooke Lentz |
| Year: 2013-14 | Recipient Name(s): Hadlyn Vawter |
| Year: 2014-15 | Recipient Name(s): Teri Mueller |
| Year: 2015-16 | Recipient Name(s): Angela Zook |
| Year: 2016-17 | Recipient Name(s): Tyler Vogel |
| Year: 2017-18 | Recipient Name(s): Cory Brannaman |
| Year: 2018-19 | Recipient Name(s): Nick Arp |
| Year: 2019-20 | Recipient Name(s): Jenna Brannaman |
| Year: 2020-21 | Recipient Name(s): Alex Bucheim, Jordan Flahtery |
| Year: 2021-22 | Recipient Name(s): Halley Holm, Jaylen McBride |
| Year: 2022-23 | Recipient Name(s): Arinda Barthel, Hidaly Hernandez |
| Year: 2023-24 | Recipient Name(s): Georgia Nissen, Pedro Martinez Jr. |
| Year: 2024-25 | Recipient Name(s): James Cheaye, Alex Crawford |
| Year: 2025-26 | Recipient Name(s): Haylee DeLong, Lauryn Tate |
*Every attempt was made to collect the full list of recipients through various sources of information. If an academic year is not present, information was not available or the award may not have been given that year. If you have corrections, please contact studentlife@wartburg.edu.
The Dell Association for Peace and Justice is named for Dr. Robert T. Dell who taught religion at Wartburg from 1959 until his death in 1976. Dr. Dell pioneered campus peace studies, supported civil rights and anti-war movements, and counseled hundreds of students. Each spring the Dell Association honors seniors and one member of each of the other three classes.
The criterion for nomination is stated as: the student demonstrates leadership and involvement in peace and justice issues on and off campus, on committees, groups, and individual leadership. They serve as a facilitator for dialogue about political, racial, religious, or sexual issues. The student must also exhibit a global perspective and encourage others to broaden their perspective and understanding of life in our one world.
Past Recipients
| Year | Recipient Name(s) |
|---|---|
| Year: 1984-85 | Recipient Name(s): Beth Wagner, Joe Baumgartner, Teresa Zimmerman, Jesse Lutabingwe, Alejandra Ramirez |
| Year: 1989-90 | Recipient Name(s): Luann Wright, Julie Muchmore, Ross Roloff, Sherri Peterson, Sonya Barnett, Tony McClay, Anissa Marth, Sunny Chowdhury |
| Year: 1990-91 | Recipient Name(s): Maren Mapp, Jessica Schmidt, Jill Smith, David Hagen, Brenda Thompson |
| Year: 1991-92 | Recipient Name(s): Douglas Amador, Sunny Chowdhury, Julie Hanson, Peter Kareba, Suzanna Yunker |
| Year: 1994-95 | Recipient Name(s): Angie Bents, Wendy Wiegmann, Heidi Schafer, Craig Dittmer, Joe Mucherera, Judy Hesterberg, Lisa Cole |
| Year: 1996-97 | Recipient Name(s): Izumi Yamashita, Heather L. Shafland, Sarah A. Lipker, Christopher S. Holt, Ann M. Mann Jayne M. Molde Trina M. Zwicker Benjamin P. Walen |
| Year: 1997-98 | Recipient Name(s): Ephraim Zamzow, Diana Busch, Mariah Hurley, Linsey Kleckner, Ruthie Schentzel |
| Year: 1998-99 | Recipient Name(s): Jennifer Afdahl, Diana Busch, Heather Hugley, Lisa Smith, Teresa Honeycutt |
| Year: 1999-2000 | Recipient Name(s): Liz Albertson, LeAnne Clausen, Beth Kallestad, Shannon Lau, Mory Pagel |
| Year: 2006-07 | Recipient Name(s): Sharon Cave, Sanai-Danielle Kingery, James McDowell, Thomas Parks, Erin Wright |
| Year: 2013-14 | Recipient Name(s): Kelsey Nulph, Ellen Schwarz, Cody Luebken, Kaitlin McElroy, Yuk Teng Chan |
| Year: 2014-15 | Recipient Name(s): Kate Huffman, Teri Mueller, Neo Maraisane, Hilleary Reinhardt, Mohini Nagindas |
| Year: 2016-17 | Recipient Name(s): Ce “Lily” Zheng |
| Year: 2017-18 | Recipient Name(s): Sami Kopf |
| Year: 2018-19 | Recipient Name(s): Luyanda Shongwe, Will McDonald, Breyanna Primous, Kyle Minden, Nick Arp |
| Year: 2019-20 | Recipient Name(s): Monique Ellison, Sierra Mastin, Saffa Bockarie, Collins Kalyebi and Josh Voigt |
| Year: 2020-21 | Recipient Name(s): Emma Williams, Kellie Escovoy |
| Year: 2021-22 | Recipient Name(s): Rocio Amaro Marquez, Carrington Bush, Harvey Waligo, Kelly Uwanjye, Britt Avery |
| Year: 2022-23 | Recipient Name(s): Hidaly Hernandez, Connor Moore, Aloaye Abdul-Saliu |
| Year: 2023-24 | Recipient Name(s): Nathan Schulz, Kristen Reicks, Victor Cano Ramirez, Jacey Werning, Tal Leizer |
| Year: 2024-25 | Recipient Name(s): Mariah Ambrose, Meer Mohammed, Seth Butler, DaQuevion Burke, Liz Ashing |
| Year: 2025-26 | Recipient Name(s): Boboya Gabu, Hannah Radzwill, Katie Steinlage, Lauryn Tate |
*Every attempt was made to collect the full list of recipients through various sources of information. If an academic year is not present, information was not available or the award may not have been given that year. If you have corrections, please contact studentlife@wartburg.edu.
The Nobility Awards recognize students who have made meaningful and significant contributions to the Wartburg College community. These students demonstrate their commitments through vision, action, responsibility, devotion, and diligence.
Past Recipients
| Year | Recipient Name(s) |
|---|---|
| Year: 1995-96 | Recipient Name(s): Diana L. Busch Matthew D. Bode Justin C. Boeding Ethan D. Bonebrake Eric J. George Erin L. Larson Julie A. Nystel Lisa V. Powers Jessica M. Smuksta Meloyne M. Wimbley Izumi Yamashita |
| Year: 1997-98 | Recipient Name(s): Alison Boomershine, Melissa Carlson, Luke Harms, Melissa James, Erin Koskovich, Katie McCrindle, Sarah Speltz, Janna Swedin |
| Year: 1998-99 | Recipient Name(s): Dan Bock John Borleske Emily Hamer Liberty Lausterer Elifadhili Mattie Britta Monson Sarah Speltz Erik Ullestad Lisa Whitman |
| Year: 2006-07 | Recipient Name(s): Kayla Becker, Eric Benson, Luke Kroeger, Leo Sweeting, Travis Bockenstedt, DeEtta Bohling, Megan Lamos |
| Year: 2013-14 | Recipient Name(s): Mqondisi Malandvula, Chauncey Tate, Paris White, Tawanda Murinda, Selasi Ametewee |
| Year: 2014-15 | Recipient Name(s): Emmett Buckles, Anne Buscher, Priyo Khyang, Caroline Koekenhoff, Avery Mason, Nothizile Ncube, Molly Schmitt, Lindokuhle Simelane, Tyler Vogel |
| Year: 2016-17 | Recipient Name(s): Abdulrahman Abdul, Naomi Alene, Peter Brennan, Morgan Johnson, Irnea Muhovic, Amanda Wright |
| Year: 2017-18 | Recipient Name(s): Collins Kalyebi, Samantha Pfab, Hannah Onken, Ashlee Henderson |
| Year: 2018-19 | Recipient Name(s): Ellie Roquet, Jordan Flaherty, Olivia Klaas |
| Year: 2019-20 | Recipient Name(s): Freddie Eden, Juana Perez Mandujano |
| Year: 2020-21 | Recipient Name(s): Hidaly Hernandez, Alizah Qadri, Sailor Hinegardner, Rachel Greene |
| Year: 2021-22 | Recipient Name(s): Emma Nelson, Pedro Martinez, Olivia Hobson, Katie Sauerbrei |
| Year: 2022-23 | Recipient Name(s): Sara Sangare, Jaylyn Gibbs, Alli McQueen, Adam Dettmer, Bethany Christians |
| Year: 2023-24 | Recipient Name(s): Kathryn Christy, Collin Brandt, James Cheaye, Katie Steinlage, Maya Cable, Macy Harris, Emily Hansel |
| Year: 2024-25 | Recipient Name(s): Alina Ahamed, Haylee DeLong, Lauryn Tate, Nora Tweeten, Sam Jermier, Nick Raine |
| Year: 2025-26 | Recipient Name(s): Brody Bauer, Dawson Clark, Charles Heuton, Thaddeus Nance, Kali Nelson, Abi Peyman, Grant Rogers |
*Every attempt was made to collect the full list of recipients through various sources of information. If an academic year is not present, information was not available or the award may not have been given that year. If you have corrections, please contact studentlife@wartburg.edu.
The Outstanding Service Organization Award recognizes a college group that has demonstrated exceptional dedication to community service through meaningful engagement and partnerships.
Past Recipients
| Year | Recipient Name(s) |
|---|---|
| Year: 1998-99 | Recipient Name(s): Campus Ministry |
| Year: 1999-2000 | Recipient Name(s): Volunteer Action Center |
| Year: 2000-01 | Recipient Name(s): Residence South Hall 205 |
| Year: 2001-02 | Recipient Name(s): Smart Team |
| Year: 2002-03 | Recipient Name(s): Forensics Team |
| Year: 2003-04 | Recipient Name(s): Faith Alive |
| Year: 2004-05 | Recipient Name(s): Volunteer Action Center |
| Year: 2005-06 | Recipient Name(s): Habitat for Humanity |
| Year: 2006-07 | Recipient Name(s): Habitat for Humanity |
| Year: 2007-08 | Recipient Name(s): Service Trips |
| Year: 2008-09 | Recipient Name(s): Service Trips |
| Year: 2009-10 | Recipient Name(s): Service Trips |
| Year: 2010-11 | Recipient Name(s): Volunteer Action Center |
| Year: 2011-12 | Recipient Name(s): Wartburg Dance Marathon |
| Year: 2012-13 | Recipient Name(s): Wartburg Dance Marathon |
| Year: 2013-14 | Recipient Name(s): Wartburg Dance Marathon |
| Year: 2014-15 | Recipient Name(s): Wartburg Dance Marathon |
| Year: 2015-16 | Recipient Name(s): Martin Luther King Jr. Planning Committee |
| Year: 2016-17 | Recipient Name(s): Residence Suite #107 |
| Year: 2017-18 | Wartburg College Sparkles & Wartburg College Cheerleading |
| Year: 2018-19 | Recipient Name(s): SAFE (Suicide Awareness for Everyone) |
| Year: 2019-20 | Recipient Name(s): SAFE (Suicide Awareness for Everyone) |
| Year: 2020-21 | Recipient Name(s): Entertainment ToKnight |
| Year: 2021-22 | Recipient Name(s): Beta Beta Beta |
| Year: 2022-23 | Recipient Name(s): St. Elizabeth Chorale |
| Year: 2023-24 | Recipient Name(s): Residence Suite #221 |
| Year: 2024-25 | Recipient Name(s): Wartburg Minds |
| Year: 2025-26 | Recipient Name(s): Sanctuary Leadership Team |
*Every attempt was made to collect the full list of recipients through various sources of information. If an academic year is not present, information was not available or the award may not have been given that year. If you have corrections, please contact studentlife@wartburg.edu.
This award is designated to honor a senior who has demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to leading and serving the international student community.
Past Recipients
| Year | Recipient Name(s) |
|---|---|
| Year: 1996-97 | Recipient Name(s): Victor Thu |
| Year: 1997-98 | Recipient Name(s): Izumi Yamashita |
| Year: 1998-99 | Recipient Name(s): Yukiko Ogino |
| Year: 2002-03 | Recipient Name(s): Irene Tsen |
| Year: 2003-04 | Recipient Name(s): Devansh Dhutia, Ibrahim Khader |
| Year: 2004-05 | Recipient Name(s): Teddy Annang, Yuliana Musalimova |
| Year: 2005-06 | Recipient Name(s): Delford Doherty, Ivan Dvojakovski |
| Year: 2006-07 | Recipient Name(s): Harrison Kibombo Lugujjo, Sagar Khushalani |
| Year: 2007-08 | Recipient Name(s): Man-Ling Fan |
| Year: 2008-09 | Recipient Name(s): Dalbir Kour, Nwabunie N. Nwana |
| Year: 2009-10 | Recipient Name(s): Kartika Putri |
| Year: 2010-11 | Recipient Name(s): Chikemma Nwana, Zeya Zhang |
| Year: 2011-12 | Recipient Name(s): Bibek Chand, Zhijian Wang |
| Year: 2012-13 | Recipient Name(s): Liza Gashi |
| Year: 2013-14 | Recipient Name(s): Maneesha Gammana Liyanage, Aseya Kakar |
| Year: 2014-15 | Recipient Name(s): Tawanda Murinda |
| Year: 2015-16 | Recipient Name(s): Lindokuiile Simelane |
| Year: 2016-17 | Recipient Name(s): Nothizile Ncube |
| Year: 2017-18 | Recipient Name(s): Adeboye Olaniyan |
| Year: 2018-19 | Recipient Name(s): Dragoslava Barzut |
| Year: 2019-20 | Recipient Name(s): Charmaine Denison-George |
| Year: 2020-21 | Recipient Name(s): Rachel Ndjuluwa |
| Year: 2021-22 | Recipient Name(s): Rocio Amaro Marquez |
| Year: 2022-23 | Recipient Name(s): Tsering Tashi, Joanna Towera Longwe |
| Year: 2023-24 | Recipient Name(s): Robert Al Khoury |
| Year: 2024-25 | Recipient Name(s): Ahmed Bassam |
| Year: 2025-26 | Recipient Name(s): Tamara Bochere Ataya |
*Every attempt was made to collect the full list of recipients through various sources of information. If an academic year is not present, information was not available or the award may not have been given that year. If you have corrections, please contact studentlife@wartburg.edu.
This annual award is given to a college-recognized group, which has used successful leadership techniques to advance its organization.
Past Recipients
| Year | Recipient Name(s) |
|---|---|
| Year: 2013-14 | Recipient Name(s): Hope Overflow |
| Year: 2014-15 | Recipient Name(s): Orange EXCELeration |
| Year: 2016-17 | Recipient Name(s): Black Student Union |
| Year: 2017-18 | Recipient Name(s): Homecoming Committee |
| Year: 2018-19 | Recipient Name(s): Wartburg Ambassadors |
| Year: 2019-20 | Recipient Name(s): The Trumpet |
| Year: 2020-21 | Recipient Name(s): I-Club |
| Year: 2021-22 | Recipient Name(s): SALSA |
| Year: 2022-23 | Recipient Name(s): Knight Vision News |
| Year: 2023-24 | Recipient Name(s): Black Student Union |
| Year: 2024-25 | Recipient Name(s): Alliance |
| Year: 2025-26 | Latino & Hispanic Heritage Society (LHHS) |
*Every attempt was made to collect the full list of recipients through various sources of information. If an academic year is not present, information was not available or the award may not have been given that year. If you have corrections, please contact studentlife@wartburg.edu.
The Outstanding Organization Advisor Award is given to a faculty or staff member on campus who provides significant service to their recognized student organization, going above and beyond what is asked or expected, to help students develop to their fullest potential.
Past Recipients
| Year | Recipient Name(s) |
|---|---|
| Year: 2011-12 | Recipient Name(s): Cassandra Hales – Alliance |
| Year: 2012-13 | Recipient Name(s): Ashley Lang – Entertainment ToKnight |
| Year: 2013-14 | Recipient Name(s): Tony Smith – Ambassadors |
| Year: 2014-15 | Recipient Name(s): Gail Sexton – Water to Thrive |
| Year: 2015-16 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Leilani Zart – Phi Eta Sigma |
| Year: 2016-17 | Recipient Name(s): Tony Smith and Mallory Luensmann – Dance Marathon |
| Year: 2017-18 | Recipient Name(s): Bill Withers – Tower Agency |
| Year: 2018-19 | Recipient Name(s): Zafrul Amin – International Club |
| Year: 2019-20 | Recipient Name(s): Katie Wyman – Ambassadors |
| Year: 2020-21 | Recipient Name(s): Samantha Pfab – Entertainment ToKnight |
| Year: 2021-22 | Recipient Name(s): Kristen Tieg Torres – Volunteer Action Center and Service Trips |
| Year: 2022-23 | Recipient Name(s): Katie Wyman – Ambassadors |
| Year: 2023-24 | Recipient Name(s): Krystal Madlock – Black Student Union |
| Year: 2024-25 | Recipient Name(s): Amy Tucker – Student Senate |
| Year: 2025-26 | Recipient Name(s): Greg Drewes – Service Trips |
*Every attempt was made to collect the full list of recipients through various sources of information. If an academic year is not present, information was not available or the award may not have been given that year. If you have corrections, please contact studentlife@wartburg.edu.
The Peacemaker awards are presented by the Dell Association to first, second, or third-year students who have displayed a commitment to peace and justice initiatives on campus and in our community.
Past Recipients
| Year | Recipient Name(s) |
|---|---|
| Year: 1991-92 | Recipient Name(s): Lee Johnson, Andrea Infelt, Angie Thurm, Felicia Webster |
| Year: 2013-14 | Recipient Name(s): Kwabena Owusu-Amoah, Mullohoji Juraev, Kailas Kokare |
| Year: 2014-15 | Recipient Name(s): Hannah Creed, Ashley Rosa, Andrew Tubbs |
| Year: 2016-17 | Recipient Name(s): Kimberly Cespedes, Dragoslava Barzut, Allison Maybee |
| Year: 2017-18 | Recipient Name(s): Kim Schlesinger, Charmaine Denison-George, Brittany Strause |
| Year: 2018-19 | Recipient Name(s): Jenna Brannaman, Yusra Malik, Britt Avery |
| Year: 2019-20 | Recipient Name(s): Bree Gryp, Jaylen McBride, Connor Moore |
| Year: 2020-21 | Recipient Name(s): Grace Greving, Hannah Dutcher |
| Year: 2021-22 | Recipient Name(s): Naledi Moabelo, Alizah Qadri |
| Year: 2022-23 | Recipient Name(s): Tamara Ataya, Chesa Mehmeti, Hannah Dutcher |
| Year: 2023-24 | Recipient Name(s): Ethan Nemitz-Meyer, Maia Abrahamson, Meer Mohammed |
| Year: 2024-25 | Recipient Name(s): Katie Steinlage, Anna Guida, Amina Sangare |
| Year: 2025-26 | Recipient Name(s): Alexa Brockmueller, Thantazile Mamba, Alyssa Moore |
*Every attempt was made to collect the full list of recipients through various sources of information. If an academic year is not present, information was not available or the award may not have been given that year. If you have corrections, please contact studentlife@wartburg.edu.
Recipients of this award are nominated by members of the Student Life staff. This award recognizes faculty and staff members who are committed to encouraging and supporting students. The honorees exhibit a student-centered approach that embodies Wartburg’s mission of both challenging and supporting students.
Past Recipients
| Year | Recipient Name(s) |
|---|---|
| Year: 2005-06 | Recipient Name(s): Chris Knudson |
| Year: 2008-09 | Recipient Name(s): Jan Hyde, Gloria Campbell |
| Year: 2009-10 | Recipient Name(s): Don Johnson, Dr. Lynn Olson |
| Year: 2010-11 | Recipient Name(s): Chris Kelly, Dr. Joyce Boss |
| Year: 2011-12 | Recipient Name(s): Monica Severson, Dr. Zak Montgomery |
| Year: 2012-13 | Jette Irgens, Nelson & Bonita Bock |
| Year: 2013-14 | Recipient Name(s): Kelly Beck, Kim Folkers |
| Year: 2014-15 | Recipient Name(s): Todd Parsons, Dr. Joyce Boss |
| Year: 2015-16 | Recipient Name(s): Doug Koschmeder, Dr. Beth Gehring |
| Year: 2016-17 | Recipient Name(s): Scott Sharar, Dr. Brian McQueen, Dr. LeAnn Faidley |
| Year: 2017-18 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Ben Bousquet, Todd Coleman |
| Year: 2018-19 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Caryn Riswold, Marty Johnson |
| Year: 2019-20 | Recipient Name(s): Henrique Donati, Abbie Raum |
| Year: 2020-21 | Recipient Name(s): COVID Mitigation and Contact Tracers |
| Year: 2021-22 | Recipient Name(s): Christy Colson, Dr. Shawn Ellerbroek |
| Year: 2022-23 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Eric Emmons, Tod Schulz |
| Year: 2023-24 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Mel Gonnerman, Dr. Allan Bernard, Susan Meyeraan, Molly Mundt |
| Year: 2024-25 | Recipient Name(s): Chaplain Maggie Falenshek, Dr. Brian McQueen |
| Year: 2025-26 | Recipient Name(s): Jami Dare, Jennifer Dickey |
The Chellevold award honors the late John O. Chellevold, a longtime Wartburg mathematics professor and administrator. It was established by one of his former students, the late Ross Nielsen, a 1939 Wartburg graduate who went on to a distinguished teaching career at the University of Northern Iowa and credited Chellevold as his inspiration.
Past Recipients
| Year | Recipient Name(s) |
|---|---|
| Year: 1994-95 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Ann L. Henniger |
| Year: 1995-96 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Daniel Gretch |
| Year: 1996-97 | Recipient Name(s): Matthew Armstrong |
| Year: 1997-98 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Susan Sherwood |
| Year: 1998-99 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Patrick Langan |
| Year: 1999-2000 | Recipient Name(s): Rev. Larry Trachte |
| Year: 2000-01 | Recipient Name(s): Matthew Armstrong |
| Year: 2001-02 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Susan Sherwood |
| Year: 2002-03 | Recipient Name(s): Patrick Langan |
| Year: 2003-04 | Recipient Name(s): Rev. Larry Trachte |
| Year: 2004-05 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Bill Withers |
| Year: 2005-26 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Kevin Fiene |
| Year: 2006-07 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Brian Birgen |
| Year: 2007-08 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Roy Ventullo |
| Year: 2008-09 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Bret Billet |
| Year: 2009-10 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Amy Nolan |
| Year: 2010-11 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Denis Drolet |
| Year: 2011-12 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Lee Nelson |
| Year: 2012-13 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Ed Westen |
| Year: 2013-14 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Shawn Ellerbroek |
| Year: 2014-15 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Michael Bechtel |
| Year: 2015-16 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Dani Thomas |
| Year: 2016-17 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Andrea Eslick |
| Year: 2017-18 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Christine DeVries |
| Year: 2018-19 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Zak Montgomery |
| Year: 2019-20 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Ben Bousquet |
| Year: 2020-21 | Recipient Name(s): Patricia Dietz |
| Year: 2021-22 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Nana Quaicoe |
| Year: 2022-23 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Suleman Abdiah |
| Year: 2023-24 | Recipient Name(s): Jen Dickey |
| Year: 2024-25 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Michael Bechtel |
| Year: 2025-26 | Recipient Name(s): Garrett Arensdorf |
*Every attempt was made to collect the full list of recipients through various sources of information. If an academic year is not present, information was not available or the award may not have been given that year. If you have corrections, please contact studentlife@wartburg.edu.
Originated in 1996, this award was established to recognize an academic advisor who has gone above and beyond for their students.
Past Recipients
| Year | Recipient Name(s) |
|---|---|
| Year: 1995-96 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Darold Wolff |
| Year: 1996-97 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Peggy Tilgner |
| Year: 1997-98 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Ann Henniger |
| Year: 2000-01 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Greg Scholtz |
| Year: 2001-02 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Peggy Pruisner |
| Year: 2002-03 | Recipient Name(s): Gloria Campbell |
| Year: 2003-04 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Cheryl Budlong |
| Year: 2004-05 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. David McCullough |
| Year: 2005-06 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Edward Westen |
| Year: 2006-07 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Roberta Bodensteiner |
| Year: 2007-08 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Robert Strong |
| Year: 2008-09 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Bill Withers |
| Year: 2009-10 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Kevin Fiene |
| Year: 2010-11 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Bill Withers |
| Year: 2011-12 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Denis Drolet |
| Year: 2012-13 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Roberta Bodensteiner |
| Year: 2013-14 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Shaheen Munir |
| Year: 2014-15 | Recipient Name(s): Justin Crouse |
| Year: 2015-16 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Samantha Larimer Bousquet |
| Year: 2016-17 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Bret Billet |
| Year: 2017-18 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Lorinda Sheeler |
| Year: 2018-19 | Recipient Name(s): Matthew Zart |
| Year: 2019-20 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Brian McQueen |
| Year: 2020-21 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Lee Nelson |
| Year: 2021-22 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Penni Pier |
| Year: 2022-23 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Rick Snyder |
| Year: 2023-24 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Tammy Faux |
| Year: 2024-25 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Dan Sundblad |
| Year: 2025-26 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Cole Davidson |
*Every attempt was made to collect the full list of recipients through various sources of information. If an academic year is not present, information was not available or the award may not have been given that year. If you have corrections, please contact studentlife@wartburg.edu.
Created in 2003, the Outstanding Administrative Staff Award aims to commemorate a Wartburg staff member who has shown strong dedication to their work for the betterment of the Wartburg community.
Past Recipients
| Year | Recipient Name(s) |
|---|---|
| Year: 2006-07 | Recipient Name(s): Derek Solheim |
| Year: 2007-08 | Recipient Name(s): Krystal Madlock and Tim Koberna |
| Year: 2009-10 | Recipient Name(s): Rev. Brian Beckstorm |
| Year: 2010-11 | Recipient Name(s): Elizabeth Goskesen |
| Year: 2011-12 | Recipient Name(s): Hans Pregler |
| Year: 2013-14 | Recipient Name(s): Tony Smith |
| Year: 2014-15 | Recipient Name(s): Dr. Daniel Kittle |
| Year: 2015-16 | Recipient Name(s): Jean Buckingham |
| Year: 2016-17 | Recipient Name(s): Rev. Ramona Bouzard |
| Year: 2017-18 | Recipient Name(s): Krystal Madlock |
| Year: 2019-20 | Recipient Name(s): Emily Christensen |
| Year: 2021-22 | Recipient Name(s): Lisa Dominy |
| Year: 2023-24 | Recipient Name(s): Tara Winter |
| Year: 2024-25 | Recipient Name(s): Krystal Madlock |
| Year: 2025-26 | Recipient Name(s): Lindsey Leonard |
*Every attempt was made to collect the full list of recipients through various sources of information. If an academic year is not present, information was not available or the award may not have been given that year. If you have corrections, please contact studentlife@wartburg.edu.
This award recognizes non-administrative (hourly) staff for outstanding dedication to Wartburg students and the Wartburg community by demonstrating positive relationships with and concern for students.
Past Recipients
| Year | Recipient Name(s) |
|---|---|
| Year: 2012-13 | Recipient Name(s): Mallory Luensmann |
| Year: 2013-14 | Recipient Name(s): Cynthia Steere |
| Year: 2014-15 | Recipient Name(s): Ruth Tibott |
| Year: 2015-16 | Recipient Name(s): Lori Backer |
| Year: 2016-17 | Recipient Name(s): Bernard Holland |
| Year: 2017-18 | Recipient Name(s): Steve Foelske |
| Year: 2018-19 | Recipient Name(s): Ryan Doty |
| Year: 2021-22 | Recipient Name(s): Colleen Ulrich |
| Year: 2022-23 | Recipient Name(s): Jason Thueme |
| Year: 2023-24 | Recipient Name(s): Alli Summers |
| Year: 2024-25 | Recipient Name(s): Hailee Bossard |
| Year: 2025-26 | Recipient Name(s): JP May |
*Every attempt was made to collect the full list of recipients through various sources of information. If an academic year is not present, information was not available or the award may not have been given that year. If you have corrections, please contact studentlife@wartburg.edu.
Every year, the Leadership Education and Service committee and Student Senate collaborate on the awarding of two Student Senate Leadership Scholarships. The Leadership Education and Service Committee reviews the materials submitted by applicants and then ultimately makes a recommendation to the Student Senate Executive Committee. Recipients of the scholarship will be awarded $500 during the next academic year.