DSA People's Choice Awards Winners
January 2025 Winners
Student Affairs Proudly Presents January People's Choice
The Outstanding Advocate and Survivor Supporter Award: Kaylee Barkman, Center for Health and Well-being
The Trailblazing Health Hero Award: Edward Jones ll, Center for Health and Well-being
The Above and Beyond Award: Kyana Smith, Housing and Residence Life
The Queen KZ Award: Kristen Zernick, Housing and Residence Life
The Above and Beyond Award: Joey Grubbs-Hulst, Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center
The Sequined Suit Award: Shane Scherer, Military and Veteran Resources Center
The Limitless Award: Riley Long, Recreation & Wellness
February 2025 Winners
Student Affairs Proudly Presents February People's Choice
Top Tier Beard Award: Justin Bean, Housing and Residence Life
Always Grinding and Never Whining Award: Lindsey Bos, Housing and Residence Life
Empathy in Action Award: Kristen Zernick, Housing and Residence Life
Safe Haven Collaboration Award: Kyle Boone, Housing and Residence Life
The Office MVP Award: Beth Vendal, Dean of Students Office
The Crisis Navigator Award: Katie Perschbacher, Dean of Students Office
Best Tag-Team Partner Award: Aaron Mowen, Recreation and Wellness
The Referee of Reason Award: Ben Witt, Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution
March 2025 Winners
Student Affairs Proudly Presents March People's Choice
Team Pillar Award, Laura Antor
Jimmy Cricket Award, Jasmine Yonkers
The Dream Team Award, Shy Armstrong, Kellie Pnacek-Carter, Nick Smith
Above and Beyond Award, Coleman Brott
The "Powered by Suitable" Award, Bri Slager
The Frost-Bitely Leadership Award, Joe Bitely
April 2025 Winners
Student Affairs Proudly Presents April People's Choice
Grace Under Fire Award, Emily First
Supervisor Extraordinary Award, Bri Slager
The Best First Smile Award, Laura Antor
August 2025 Winners
Student Affairs Proudly Presents August People's Choice
Laker Kickoff Hot Dog Captain Award: Alicen Fimple
Non-Stop Innovation Award and Excellence in Innovation Award: Bri Slager
Campus Catalyst Award: Jeremy Paul
Always in Your Corner Award: Kellie Pnacek-Carter
The Workday Wizard Award: Lisa Sak
Best of the Best Award: Megan Wierenga
The DSA People's Choice Award is a special recognition given by fellow colleagues who can nominate someone who has made a positive impact in any way—whether through their work, attitude, creativity, or support of others. Nominators have the freedom to name the award, making it personal and meaningful. This award celebrates the unique contributions of individuals who go above and beyond, embodying the spirit of teamwork, innovation, or leadership, and it’s an opportunity for peers to show appreciation for each other in a fun, impactful way.