Student Awards and Scholarships
Every year, the School of Health and Kinesiology hosts a banquet to recognize the hard work and achievement of its students.
This year's banquet was held on Tuesday, April 23 in the Milo Bail Student Center Nebraska and Aksarben Rooms.
Student Honors Convocation
Undergraduate Major Honorees
Honorees are selected on the basis of academic achievement, as well as their contributions to the university and the community. They are honored at the Student Honors Convocation.
Allison Whitmire - Public Health
Kaitlyn Wusk - Kinesiology
Marc Marin-Perez - Kinesiology
Outstanding Undergraduate Students
The School of Health and Kinesiology faculty select an undergraduate student from each concentration area to honor, taking into consideration: academic performance, class participation and service.
Liz Cole - Public Health
Chase Korth - Kinesiology
Marc Marin-Perez - Kinesiology
Undergraduate Outstanding Service Award
Awarded to undergraduate students that have demonstrated a high level of personal service in their respective major(s).
JoJohana Lopez Garcia - Kinesiology
Ruby Martinez - 7-12 Health and Physical Education
Allison Whitmire - Public Health
Outstanding Graduate Students
The School of Health and Kinesiology faculty select a graduate student from each concentration area to honor, taking into consideration: academic performance, class participation and service.
Colby Kelley - Public Health
Matt Jones - Exercise Science
Jiho Kang - Athletic Training
Maria Alcantara - Athletic Training
Graduate Outstanding Service Award
Awarded to graduate students that have demonstrated a high level of personal service in their respective major(s).
Cara Self- Athletic Training
Katie Martens - Athletic Training
Ji Yeon Choi - Biomechanics and Kinesiology
Marcus Sousa Santos - Exercise Science
Helen Hansen Outstanding Graduate Student Award
Cody Anderson - Physiology of Exercise
SHAPE Nebraska Health Education Major of the Year
Venisha Paulino - 7-12 Health and Physical Education
SHAPE Nebraska Physical Education Major of the Year
Katie Keitges - P-12 Health and Physical Education
American Kinesiology Association Master's Scholar
Awarded to master's scholars committed to promoting and enhancing kinesiology as a unified field of study and to advancing its many applications.
Matt Jones - Exercise Science
American Kinesiology Association Graduate Student Writing Award
Michael Allen - Physiology of Exercise
Best Undergraduate Poster Presentation
Awarded from the annual Student Research and Creative Activity Fair.
Paw Thlay Wah - Public Health
Meritorious Graduate Poster Presentation
Awarded from the annual Student Research and Creative Activity Fair.
Sarah Woelfel - Biomechanics and Kinesiology
Helen B. Hewett Scholarship
The Helen B. Hewett Scholarship is an endowment shared by all three University of Nebraska campuses in memory of Helen B. Hewett. The scholarship is designated for undergraduates pursuing a Physical Education degree.
Airan Lopez - Kinesiology
Ruby Martinez - 7-12 Health and Physical Education
Moe and Irene Mellion Endowed Athletic Training Scholarship
This scholarship was established for students in the athletic training program in honor of the services and dedication of Moe Mellion, MD, a team physician at UNO for 19 years and his wife Irene.
Akiko Hashimoto - Athletic Training
Tristan Montera - Athletic Training
Wayne and Mary Claire Wagner and Family Endowed Athletic Training Scholarship
This scholarship honors the memory of Wayne Wagner, a long-time athletic trainer at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, serving as an athletic trainer and assistant professor for over 17 years.
Kenjiro Shibuya - Athletic Training
Mid-America Athletic Trainerss Association (MAATA) Professional Scholarship
Cara Self - Athletic Training
Luke Partusch - Athletic Training
Mid-America Athletic Trainers' Association (MAATA) Post-Professional Scholarship
Sarah Woelfel - Biomechanics and Kinesiology
National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Foundation Scholarship
Kyeongjun Seok - Athletic Training
Ernie Gorr Talent Scholarship
The Ernie Gorr Scholarship is provided to an H&K undergraduate student in memory of Ernie Gorr, a long time UNO Recreation Faculty member. Ernie Gorr was a teacher and coach at Omaha University for more than 20 years and a Midwest Region National Parks and Recreation Award winner.
Jordan Wolfe - Kinesiology
Nadeen Osman - Public Health