Dean of Students
Student Excellence Awards
At Northern, we acknowledge the importance of cultivating potential and recognizing achievement as critical to realizing excellence within a challenging educational environment. To that end, Northern takes time each spring semester to lift up and make known the achievements of a number of students who have shown a commitment to striving for excellence in everything they do. Since 1982, Northern has presented Student Excellence Awards to students who have achieved personal, educational, and professional goals and who have made meaningful and substantive contributions to our campus, local, and global communities. Student Excellence Awards recognize Northern students who have exemplified a commitment to the pursuit of high academic achievement and significant student engagement. These students hold themselves and others to a high standard, strive for integrity in all areas of their lives, and model for others a commitment to holistic learning and engagement.
2025 Student Excellence Nominations
Specific criteria for nominations can be found on the Nomination Form. Any member of the Northern community can nominate a student they believe exemplifies excellence, as outlined in the criteria identified. To nominate a student, submit the Nomination Form by Friday, February 21st by 5pm. For questions, please contact Joshua Engle | joshua.engle1@msun.edu.