Man and Woman of the Year Award
Each year a group of students is selected to receive Student Achievement Awards, which recognize those students who have excelled not only academically, but also through leadership and service to the University and local community. The students are nominated by faculty and staff in early spring and then complete an application form where they report their involvement in clubs, activities, services organizations and list awards and achievements. Each student is ranked in six categories: GPA, Honors, Leadership, Campus Activities, Community Service, and UMC Service. The top nominees receive the Student Achievement Awards, and from that group, two students are recognized with the year's top academic and student service award, the Man and Woman of the Year Award. These students truly are UMC's "best and brightest."
Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation Criteria
Each student is ranked in six categories: GPA, Honors, Leadership, Campus Activities, Community Service, and UMC Service.
Nomination Procedure
Nomination Procedure
The students are nominated by faculty and staff in early spring and then complete an application form where they report their involvement in clubs, activities, services organizations and list awards and achievements.
Award Recipients
Award Recipients
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2019Ben Koisti, Lake Norden, SD and Callie Schapekahm, Eagan, MN
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2018Shane Boehne and Heidi Shol
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2017Ryan Rynda, Argyle, MN, and Tareyn Stomberg, Menahga, MN
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2016Michael McMahon, St. Paul, MN, and Kathryn "Katie" Sheetz, Grand Rapids, MN
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2015Justin Goodroad, Lindstrom, MN, and Mary Mikutowski, Stillwater, MN
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2014Sean Rozell, Eveleth, MN, and Kayla Bellrichard, Elk River, MN
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2013Dae Yeul "Danny" Lee, Seoul, South Korea, and Samantha Zuck-Roscoe, Jamestown, ND
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2012Austin Czichotzki, Barnsville, MN, and Kristine Neu, Pelican Rapids, MN
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2011Austin Czichotzki, Barnsville, MN, and Tammy Wroblewski, Milwaukee, WI
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2010Anthony Dank, Sartell, MN, and Eun Hye Kang, Seoul, South Korea
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2009Erick Elgin, Mora, MN, and Tiffany Benning, Eagle Bend, MN
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2008Josiah Loll, Campbell, MN and Katie Jeremiason, Marshall, MN
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2007Mark Belanger, Pequot Lakes, and Theresa Crance, Timber Lake
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2004Jay Tupa, Fargo, and Cheryl Isder, Little Falls
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2003Dan Oberg, Isanti, and Cheryl Isder, Little Falls
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2002Steven Brandt, Kimball, and Dana Prudhomme, Crookston
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2001Steven Brandt, Kimball, and Luciana Forati, Santa Fe, Argentina
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2000John Rozek, St. Paul, and Kathleen Bade, Rudolf, WI
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1999John Rozek, St. Paul, and Christy Ungerecht, Northome
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1998Korey Hegreberg, Borup, and Karolyn Joop, Borup
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1997James Johansen, Underwood, and Carol Sand, Avon
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1996Mark Erickson, Fertile, and Tracy Olson, Newfolden
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1995Tom Kleven, Cook, and Val Nowacki, Marshall
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1994Brian Norman, Pine River, and Mia Yliniemi, Frazee
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1993Cory Mittness, Benson, and Anne Heinze, Belgrade
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1992Barry Visser, Ada, and Patrice McCann, Verona
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1991Ron Visser, Ada, and Stephanie Frenzel, Northome
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1990Michael Curfman, Fosston, and Sherry Larson, Crookston
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1989Dan Haglund, Baudette, and Becky Davis, Le Center
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1988David LeGare, Hector, and Diedra Richardson, Stillwater
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1987Rob Larson, Bagley, and Linda Hemmesch, Richmond
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1986Jonathan Aal, Starbuck, and Valerie Strickland, Walterboro, SC
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1985Frank Branscombe, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Kristy Seely, Bemidji
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1984Brian Claseman, Long Prairie, and Anne Gazett, St. Cloud
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1983Wesley Ehlers, Warroad, and Vickie Keiper, Minneapolis
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1982Keith Kramer, Ely, and Nancy Iverson, Grafton
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1981David Ekman, Argyle, and Nancy Kotval, Clarissa
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1980Philip Larson, Boyd, and Ann Stoll, Dent
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1979Loel Olson, Karlstad, and Pamela Lanners, Brandon
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1978Thomas Walker, Sauk Centre, and Cholice Soltau, Maynard
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1977Gary Borendale, Dawson; David Richter, Vergas; and Geordine Bohrer, So. St. Paul
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1976Timothy Donovan, Hartland, and Linda Bliss, Park Rapids
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1975Dale Hoff, Perley, and Marie Dahlgren, Roseau
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1974Jeffrey Sorenson, Ada, and LuAnn Miller, Balaton
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1973Cary Sip, Ada, and Carol Carriere, Red Lake Falls
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1972Darrel Larson, Royalton, and Evelyn Boser, Pierz