Service awards presented to students, faculty, staff

Dan Streefland with Nikki Richmond and Ali Kremer

Santiago Escobar and Margaret Scannell

Saint Mary’s recognized outstanding students, faculty and staff Thursday, April 7, at the Student Life Awards Ceremony. Several awards were handed out to students who made a noticeable impact on student life at SMU. Awards included:

Brother Finbar McMullen Award (presented to an SMU community member who demonstrates him/herself to be an individual who unselfishly meets the needs of the undergraduate students of Saint Mary’s) — Dr. Marilyn Frost, vice president for academic affairs and psychology professor.

Charlene “Char” Tjaden Outstanding Resident Assistant Award — Margaret Scannell, Evergreen Park, Ill.

Club and Organization Advisor of the Year — Brendan Dolan, residence hall director and area coordinator.

Organization of the Year — Big and Little Pals of Campus Ministry, accepted by Melissa Stuckmayer, Ramsey, Minn., and Allison Johnson, Austin, Minn.

Intramural Official of the Year — Chelsea Deering, Wisconsin Dells, Wis.

Volunteer of the Year Award — Rachel Elbert, Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Outstanding Student Senator of the Year Award — Daniel Streefland, Webster, Minn.

Winona Community Service Award — Daniel Streefland, Webster, Minn.

Brother James Miller Award (presented to a student who has dedicated his/her college experience to promoting the legacy of Brother James Miller, spreading the compassion of God and continually serving the community) — Santiago Escobar, Madelia, Minn.

Student Service Award — Kaitlin Wermerskirchen, Shakopee, Minn.

Outdoor Leadership Recognition — Greg Freeman, Aurora, Ill.

Brother Charlie Burke Award (presented to a faculty or staff member who has made significant contributions to the Student Life Department. This individual has promoted the growth of the whole student through their exemplary standard of ethical service, dedication to creating developmental relationships, and their desire to promote lifelong learning) — Francis “Fritz” Speck, Information Technology