
NOMINATION fORM
Nominations are due by Friday, March 3, 2023
2022-2023 Award Categories:
Undergraduate Student Leader of the Year
Graduate Student Leader of the Year
Roar Bengal Roar (Spirit Award)
Faculty Member of the Year
Staff Member of the Year
Exemplary Service Award
Inspirational Bengal of the Year
Outstanding Event of the Year
Student Organization Advisor of the Year
Student Organization of the Year
Alumnus of the Year
Student Affairs Award of Distinction (Classified)
Student Affairs Award of Distinction (Non-Classified)
2022
Undergraduate Student Leader of the Year: Madison Burrell
Graduate Student Leader of the Year: Megan Olster
Roar Bengal Roar (Spirit Award): Nicholas Davlin
Faculty Member of the Year: Dr. Colin Johnson
Staff Member of the Year: Raylene Houck
Exemplary Service Award: Knox Freedman
Inspirational Bengal of the Year: Dalton Derie
Outstanding Event of the Year: Casino Night
Student Organization Advisor of the Year: Dr. Anushka Burde
Student Organization of the Year: University Honor Program Club
Alumnus of the Year: Kendra Doty
Student Affairs Award of Distinction (Classified): Doris Nestor
Student Affairs Award of Distinction (Non-Classified): Craig Joseph
2021
Undergraduate Student Leader of the Year: Joselynn Castillo
Graduate Student Leader of the Year: Sophia Perry
Roar Bengal Roar (Spirit Award): Megan Busz
Faculty Member of the Year: Dr. Dennis Krumwiede
Staff Member of the Year: Suzette Porter
Exemplary Service Award: Elise Capson & Talethia Bogart (TIE)
Inspirational Bengal of the Year: Duane Wood
Outstanding Event of the Year: Craters of the Moon Trip - ISU Geology Club
Student Organization Advisor of the Year: Todd D. Johnson
Student Organization of the Year: Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science
Alumnus of the Year: Amy M. Christensen
Student Affairs Award of Distinction (Classified): Zach McMurtry
Student Affairs Award of Distinction (Non-Classified): Luke Christiansen
2020
Undergraduate Student Leader of the Year: Rituraj Yadav
Graduate Student Leader of the Year: Laticia Herkshan
Roar Bengal Roar (Spirit Award): Bryson Blad
Faculty Member of the Year: Dr. Nancy Legge
Staff Member of the Year: Ches Barnes
Exemplary Service Award: Liz Breuker
Inspirational Bengal of the Year: Ifunanyachukwu Thelma Anih
Outstanding Event of the Year: Speak Out: Community Empowerment Against Sexual Violence
Student Organization Advisor of the Year: Melissa Caudle
Student Organization of the Year: International Affairs Council
Alumnus of the Year: Omar Raudez
Student Affairs Award of Distinction (Classified): Robin Nelson
Student Affairs Award of Distinction (Non-Classified): Rick Pongratz, Ph. D.
2019
Undergraduate Student Leader of the Year: Paige Tarr
Graduate Student Leader of the Year: Kristoff Kisson
Roar Bengal Roar (Spirit Award): Ross Cunningham
Faculty Member of the Year: Dr. Karen Appleby
Staff Member of the Year: Dr. Henry Evans
Exemplary Service Award: Allie Lords
Inspirational Bengal of the Year: Bryant Walker
Outstanding Event of the Year: Nepalese Night
Student Organization Advisor of the Year: Jacqueline Baergen
Student Organization of the Year: Public Health Student Association
Alumnus of the Year: Dane Simmons
Student Affairs Award of Distinction (Classified): Karen Larsen
Student Affairs Award of Distinction (Non-Classified): Dr. Staci Phelan
2018
Undergraduate Student Leader of the Year: Adolfo Andazola
Graduate Student Leader of the Year: Joel Adams
Roar Bengal Roar (Spirit Award): Ashley Kinzel
Faculty Member of the Year: Malliga Och
Staff Member of the Year:
Exemplary Service Award: Erik Nakken
Inspirational Bengal of the Year: Tyler Johnson
Outstanding Event of the Year: The Handmaid’s Tale
Student Organization Advisor of the Year: Sherri Dienstfrey-Swanson
Student Organization of the Year: American Chemical Society
Alumnus of the Year: Mike Fica
Student Affairs Award of Distinction (Classified):
Student Affairs Award of Distinction (Non-Classified):