Student Awards and Scholarships
Every year, the School of Health and Kinesiology hosts a banquet to recognize the hard work and achievement of its students.
This year's banquet was held on Tuesday, April 23 in the Milo Bail Student Center Nebraska and Aksarben Rooms.
Student Honors Convocation
Undergraduate Major Honorees
Honorees are selected on the basis of academic achievement, as well as their contributions to the university and the community. They are honored at the Student Honors Convocation.
Zoey Miller - Public Health
Jacob Skovo-Lane - Kinesiology
Josh Sutton - Kinesiology
Outstanding Undergraduate Students
The School of Health and Kinesiology faculty select an undergraduate student from each concentration area to honor, taking into consideration: academic performance, class participation and service.
Eryn Busenbark - Public Health
Annika Bussinger - Kinesiology
Abby Osborn - Kinesiology
Jessica Titzel - P-12 Physical Education
Undergraduate Outstanding Service Award
Awarded to undergraduate students that have demonstrated a high level of personal service in their respective major(s).
Josh Sutton - Kinesiology
Madi Walker - Kinesiology
Paw Thlay Wah - Public Health
Outstanding Graduate Students
The School of Health and Kinesiology faculty select a graduate student from each concentration area to honor, taking into consideration: academic performance, class participation and service.
Michael Allen - Physiology of Exercise
Andres Benitez - Exercise Science
Priyanka Chaudhary - Physical Activity in Health Promotion
Chu Han Chen - Athletic Training
Cory Hintz - P-12 Physical Education
Syeda Sraboni - Health Behavior
Graduate Outstanding Service Award
Awarded to graduate students that have demonstrated a high level of personal service in their respective major(s).
Andres Benitez - Exercise Science
Peyton Bodemann - Athletic Training
Ji Yeon Choi - Biomechanics and Kinesiology
Courtney Hrnchir - Health Behavior
Autumn Leute - P-12 Physical Education
American Kinesiology Association Master's Scholar
Awarded to master's scholars committed to promoting and enhancing kinesiology as a unified field of study and to advancing its many applications.
Andres Benitez - Exercise Science
American Kinesiology Association Graduate Student Writing Award
Cody Anderson - Physiology of Exercise
Best Graduate Poster Presentation
Awarded from the annual Student Research and Creative Activity Fair.
Kennady Ruffcorn - Athletic Training
Meritorious Graduate Poster Presentation
Awarded from the annual Student Research and Creative Activity Fair.
Sarah Woelfel - Biomechanics and Kinesiology
Helen B. Hewett Scholarship
The Helen B. Hewett Scholarship is an endowment shared by all three University of Nebraska campuses in memory of Helen B. Hewett. The scholarship is designated for undergraduates pursuing a Physical Education degree.
Bernice Lawson - Kinesiology
Juan Rodriguez - Kinesiology
Lily Schwartz - Kinesiology
Moe and Irene Mellion Endowed Athletic Training Scholarship
This scholarship was established for students in the athletic training program in honor of the services and dedication of Moe Mellion, MD, a team physician at UNO for 19 years and his wife Irene.
Jiho Kang - Athletic Training
Wayne and Mary Claire Wagner and Family Endowed Athletic Training Scholarship
This scholarship honors the memory of Wayne Wagner, a long-time athletic trainer at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, serving as an athletic trainer and assistant professor for over 17 years.
Frankie Valencia - Athletic Training
Ernie Gorr Talent Scholarship
The Ernie Gorr Scholarship is provided to an H&K undergraduate student in memory of Ernie Gorr, a long time UNO Recreation Faculty member. Ernie Gorr was a teacher and coach at Omaha University for more than 20 years and a Midwest Region National Parks and Recreation Award winner.
Karli Benak - Kinesiology
Chelsey Leners - Kinesiology
Jordan Wolfe - Kinesiology
Jacquelin Delgadillo - Public Health