Occupational Therapy Student Awards

Scholastic Achievement Award

The Scholastic Achievement Award is presented to a second-year occupational therapy student who has excelled in their course work and their academic performance is in the top 25% of their class.

Leadership and Professional Development Award

The Leadership and Professional Development Award is presented to a second-year occupational therapy student who has demonstrated a drive to advance the profession of occupational therapy through leadership opportunities, publications, or involvement in professional presentations.

Both awards are presented during the Recognition and Pinning Ceremony each spring.

Previous Scholastic Achievement Award Recipients

• 2025-26: Amanda Miller
• 2024-25: Lauren Osborn
• 2023-24: Hannah Bley
• 2022-23: Bri Brewster
• 2021-22: Rachel Stafford
• 2020-21: Jacqueline Widmer
• 2019-20: Chelsea Steffens

Previous Leadership and Professional Development Award Recipients

• 2025-26: Taylor Bohannon
• 2024-25: Cole Brockman
• 2023-24: Nicole Herren
• 2022-23: Josie Svoboda
• 2021-22: Jenna Lynn Willer
• 2020-21: Branden Christensen
• 2019-20: Keli Zemke