Students of the Year (2022 > Current)

The award goes to a junior or senior who best demonstrates the skills and commitment required to succeed in college, business, and life while exhibiting Golden Eagle pride, professionalism, and a strong work ethic all while excelling in academics. (note: No awards were given due to COVID-19 in 2021 & 2020).


Man and Woman of the Year (1972 - 2019)

Each year a group of students was 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 were 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 was ranked in six categories:  GPA, Honors, Leadership, Campus Activities, Community Service, and UMN Crookston Service.  The top nominees received the Student Achievement Awards, and from that group, two students were recognized with the year's top academic and student service award, the Man and Woman of the Year Award.  These students truly were UMN Crookston's "best and brightest."


 

How to nominate...

Evaluation Criteria

Each student is ranked in six categories:  GPA, Honors, Leadership, Campus Activities, Community Service, and UMN Crookston Service.

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.  

Past Recipients...

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Past Recipients...

Award Recipients

Students of the Year

2022

  • Marah Mcdougal, Minneapolis, MN
  • Elaina Knott, Thief River Falls, MN

Man and Woman of the Year Awards

2019

Ben Koisti, Lake Norden, SD and Callie Schapekahm, Eagan, MN

2018

Shane Boehne and Heidi Shol

2017

Ryan Rynda, Argyle, MN, and Tareyn Stomberg, Menahga, MN

2016

Michael McMahon, St. Paul, MN, and Kathryn "Katie" Sheetz, Grand Rapids, MN

2015

Justin Goodroad, Lindstrom, MN, and Mary Mikutowski, Stillwater, MN

2014

Sean Rozell, Eveleth, MN, and Kayla Bellrichard, Elk River, MN

2013

Dae Yeul "Danny" Lee, Seoul, South Korea, and Samantha Zuck-Roscoe, Jamestown, ND

2012

Austin Czichotzki, Barnsville, MN, and Kristine Neu, Pelican Rapids, MN

2011

Austin Czichotzki, Barnsville, MN, and Tammy Wroblewski, Milwaukee, WI

2010

Anthony Dank, Sartell, MN, and Eun Hye Kang, Seoul, South Korea

2009

Erick Elgin, Mora, MN, and Tiffany Benning, Eagle Bend, MN

2008

Josiah Loll, Campbell, MN and Katie Jeremiason, Marshall, MN

2007

Mark Belanger, Pequot Lakes, and Theresa Crance, Timber Lake

2004

Jay Tupa, Fargo, and Cheryl Isder, Little Falls

2003

Dan Oberg, Isanti, and Cheryl Isder, Little Falls

2002

Steven Brandt, Kimball, and Dana Prudhomme, Crookston

2001

Steven Brandt, Kimball, and Luciana Forati, Santa Fe, Argentina

2000

John Rozek, St. Paul, and Kathleen Bade, Rudolf, WI

1999

John Rozek, St. Paul, and Christy Ungerecht, Northome

1998

Korey Hegreberg, Borup, and Karolyn Joop, Borup

1997

James Johansen, Underwood, and Carol Sand, Avon

1996

Mark Erickson, Fertile, and Tracy Olson, Newfolden

1995

Tom Kleven, Cook, and Val Nowacki, Marshall

1994

Brian Norman, Pine River, and Mia Yliniemi, Frazee

1993

Cory Mittness, Benson, and Anne Heinze, Belgrade

1992

Barry Visser, Ada, and Patrice McCann, Verona

1991

Ron Visser, Ada, and Stephanie Frenzel, Northome

1990

Michael Curfman, Fosston, and Sherry Larson, Crookston

1989

Dan Haglund, Baudette, and Becky Davis, Le Center

1988

David LeGare, Hector, and Diedra Richardson, Stillwater

1987

Rob Larson, Bagley, and Linda Hemmesch, Richmond

1986

Jonathan Aal, Starbuck, and Valerie Strickland, Walterboro, SC

1985

Frank Branscombe, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Kristy Seely, Bemidji

1984

Brian Claseman, Long Prairie, and Anne Gazett, St. Cloud

1983

Wesley Ehlers, Warroad, and Vickie Keiper, Minneapolis

1982

Keith Kramer, Ely, and Nancy Iverson, Grafton

1981

David Ekman, Argyle, and Nancy Kotval, Clarissa

1980

Philip Larson, Boyd, and Ann Stoll, Dent

1979

Loel Olson, Karlstad, and Pamela Lanners, Brandon

1978

Thomas Walker, Sauk Centre, and Cholice Soltau, Maynard

1977

Gary Borendale, Dawson; David Richter, Vergas; and Geordine Bohrer, So. St. Paul

1976

Timothy Donovan, Hartland, and Linda Bliss, Park Rapids

1975

Dale Hoff, Perley, and Marie Dahlgren, Roseau

1974

Jeffrey Sorenson, Ada, and LuAnn Miller, Balaton

1973

Cary Sip, Ada, and Carol Carriere, Red Lake Falls

1972

Darrel Larson, Royalton, and Evelyn Boser, Pierz