Student Support Professional Awards

The Student Support Professional Awards recognize college staff who assist our undergraduate and graduate students throughout their educational journeys.ÌýEligible staff include undergraduate or graduate program administrators; academic advisors for majors and minors; academic success staff; academic coaches; scholarship advisors; Campos Student Center staff; Engineering Career Hub staff; Engineering Connections staff; Integrated Teaching & Learning Program staff; Colorado Space Grant Consortium staff; dean’s office, department or program staff; and many more roles that support students.Ìý

Undergraduate Student Support Professional Award

This award recognizes no more than two undergraduate student support professionals annually who demonstrate exceptional skills in service to undergraduate students.ÌýRecipients are selected based on comments received on the nomination form.ÌýAwards are $1,000 and may or may not be made each year at the discretion of the selection committee.

  • 2026 - Kim Goho (SSAS) and Lauren Darling (ITLL)
  • 2025 - Jacqueline Thomas (BME)

Graduate Program Administrator Award

This award recognizes a single graduate program administrator annually who demonstrates exceptional administration in the field of graduate student support.ÌýRecipients are selected based on comments received on the nomination form.ÌýAwards are $1,000 and may or may not be made each year at the discretion of the selection committee.

  • 2026 - Megan Varra (Mechanical Engineering)
  • 2025 - Rachel Campagna (ChBE,) Lalery Mayo (Engineering Connections)

Student Support Professional Rising Star Award

This award recognizes no more than two graduate or undergraduate student support staff professionals early in their career who demonstrate dedication and quality of performance indicating a trajectory toward developing into an exemplary employee.ÌýThe staff member should be employed by the College of Engineering and Applied science for 1-3 years.ÌýAwards are $1,000 and may or may not be made each year at the discretion of the selection committee.

  • 2026 - Daniel Adams (Computer Science)
  • 2026 - Mariah Alvarado (Data Science)
  • 2025 - Anna Hemming (SSAS)
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Outstanding Advisor Award Archive

Prior to 2025, the college sponsored an annual award for undergraduate academic advisors and graduate program advisors.