Leadership & Service Awards

Award nominations are due March 8.

Click on a link below to nominate individuals for the various leadership and service awards recognized by the college. Criteria for selection are included on each form. 

Nobility Award (Student/Faculty/Staff Nominated)
Each year, Wartburg College 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 Organization (Student/Faculty/Staff Nominated)
This annual award is given to a college-recognized group, which has used successful leadership techniques to advance its organization.

Outstanding International Senior (Student/Faculty/Staff Nominated)
This award 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.

Dell Awards for Peace and Justice (Student/Faculty/Staff Nominated)
The Dell Awards honor 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)
The Peacemaker award honors a member of each class for noteworthy contributions to peace and justice. 

Outstanding Organization Service Award (Student/Faculty/Staff/Community Partner Nominated)
The Outstanding Service Award will be 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.

Outstanding Organization Advisor Award (Student Nominated)
This annual award is given to an individual that serves as an advisor to a recognized Wartburg student organization.

Debbie Heida Award (Faculty/Staff Nominated)
The Debbie Heida Award recognizes a junior or senior student who has made significant contributions to the Wartburg community in the co-curricular arena.

Contact Information
Questions regarding leadership and service awards can be sent to Kristin Teig Torres.

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.