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

• 2021-22: Rachel Stafford
• 2020-21: Jacqueline Widmer
• 2019-20: Chelsea Steffens

Previous Leadership and Professional Development Award Recipients

• 2021-22: Jenna Lynn Willer
• 2020-21: Branden Christensen
• 2019-20: Keli Zemke

Scholastic Achievement Award Recipients	Leadership & Professional Dev. Award Recipients
Rachel Stafford 2022 recipient	Jenna Lynn Willer 2022 recipient
Jacqueline Widmer 2021 recipient	Branden Christiensen  2021 recipient
Chelsea Steffens 2020 recipient	Keli Zemke 2020 recipient