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 Wednesday, April 19 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.
Nicole Kleffman - Kinesiology
Tatum Hemmingsen - Kinesiology
Ericka Alvarez - Public Health
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.
Hannah Bellus - Public Health
Deziree Kearney - Public Health
Brianne Gonzalez - Kinesiology
Undergraduate Outstanding Service Award
Awarded to undergraduate students that have demonstrated a high level of personal service in their respective major(s).
Matt Jones - Kinesiology
Jacob Skovo Lane - Kinesiology
Jade Alexandria Valenzuela - 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.
Hope Carter - Athletic Training
Danielle Gochenour - Athletic Training
Sam Lee - Exercise Science
Cody Anderson - Physiology of Exercise
Nyamol Khor - Health Behavior
John P. Rech - Physical Activity in Health Promotion
Graduate Outstanding Service Award
Awarded to graduate students that have demonstrated a high level of personal service in their respective major(s).
Kelly Luekens - Health Behavior
Jesse Kracht - Athletic Training
Michael Allen - Physiology of Exercise
Casey Crary - Health Behavior
Cynthia Lujan - Physical Activity in Health Promotion
American Kinesiology Association Outstanding Doctoral Scholar
Awarded to doctoral scholars committed to promoting and enhancing kinesiology as a unified field of study and to advancing its many applications.
Liz Pekas - Physiology of Exercise
American Kinesiology Association Graduate Student Writing Award
John P. Rech - Physical Activity in Health Promotion
Honorable Mention Graduate Poster Presentation
Awarded from the annual Student Research and Creative Activity Fair.
Cynthia Lujan - Physical Activity in Health Promotion
Meritorious Graduate Poster Presentation
Awarded from the annual Student Research and Creative Activity Fair.
John P. Rech - Physical Activity in Health Promotion
Outstanding Graduate Oral Presentation
Awarded from the annual Student Research and Creative Activity Fair.
Liz Pekas - Physiology of Exercise
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.
Gio Ballinas - Kinesiology
Connor Monico - P-12 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.
Peyton Bodemann - Athletic Training
Chu Han Chen - 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.
Julyah Wilson - 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.
Amodou Stephen - Kinesiology