Student Awards
2025 DSO Student Leadership Awards
2024 Student Leadership Award Recipients: Thomas M. Seykora Award Thomas M. Seykora award recipients: Emma Buschle, Rebekah Cole, Lauren Gutierrez, Joi Mays (not pictured), Ashlyn Miller, Halle Nedohin, and Quinten Proctor.
The Kenneth R. Venderbush Award recipient: Aseel Ayesh.
Each year the Division of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Office, coordinates the process to select outstanding student leaders for the prestigious Kenneth R. Venderbush Award and Thomas M. Seykora Award. Both awards will be presented during a recognition ceremony in the spring. These are among the most significant recognitions of our student leaders made by Grand Valley State University.
For the 2025 Student Leadership Awards, Faculty and Staff are asked to use the single nomination form below. The Awards Committee will select the recipient of the Kenneth R. Venderbush Award (1 award) and recipients of the Thomas M. Seykora Award (up to 6 awards). All nominees will be contacted by email and invited to complete the Student Nominee Response Form.
The award recipients and nominators will receive an invitation to a Student Leadership Awards celebration in April.
KENNETH R. VENDERBUSH STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD INFORMATION
The Venderbush Award recognizes one senior who has demonstrated an exceptional blend of academic achievement and leadership efficacy while making significant contributions to the campus community.
THOMAS M. SEYKORA AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION
The Seykora Award recognizes seniors who, through their involvement, have made significant contributions to the GVSU campus community.
Additional student leadership awards are administered by the Office of the Provost. Visit the Provost's Office website to learn more.