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Congratulations to all the students honored at the ELCS Awards Ceremony! 

Each year, the Experiential Learning and Career Success (ELCS) team takes a moment to celebrate the incredible students who go above and beyond in service, leadership, and career development. This year's End-of-Year Awards Ceremony was no exception—we’re so proud to recognize the dedication, passion, and impact of our students across campus and beyond.

Outstanding Student Volunteer Award

Winner: May-Lyric Smith
This award honors a student who has shown exceptional commitment to volunteerism and community impact. May-Lyric's dedication to service and leadership truly embodies the spirit of giving back. We also want to acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding nominees: Ian Bailey, Max Berndt, Gisele Byabandi, Linnea Cairns, Emily Crepeau, Sebastian Driver, Kerrigan Edwards, Brynn Jankowski, Sariah Jensen, Rebecca Maine, Vivianne Ostheimer, Taylor Sadewic, and Jared Westbook.

Student Employee of the Year

Winner: Hannah Fellows
Student employees are a vital part of the UM community. This award highlights the leadership, initiative, and professionalism shown by students in their roles across campus. Congratulations to Hannah and our incredible nominees: Rachel Barney, Kaylee Beck, Emily Feiling, Shea Kasenga, Samantha LaRose, Rylie Luhring, Lexia Pilutik, and Emily Senkosky.

Griz Career Skills Meta Badge Recipients

These students completed a rigorous series of digital modules to connect their classes to their careers and build professional skills that will serve them throughout their careers. Congratulations to: Violet Zumwaltt, Cheyenne Walksnice, Kyie Salerno, Allison Marr, Emma Harris, Abby Durnell, Emma Braddock, Hannah Bloomgren, Jacob Blockhan, Simon Bickel, Rachel Barney, McKenlie Ballard, Megan Allbery, Hannah Brosnan, Ethan Chatwood, Joshua Hector, Makayla Lindbloom, Russell Miller, Alex Schandelson, Jackson Weigel, and Bella Wengappuly.

UM Super Volunteers

These students dedicated the most time to serving their community this academic year! Thank you to Sawyer Unruh, Keera Bowers, Macy Burns, Madeline Koehler, and Hannah Bloomgren for making a meaningful impact on our campus and Missoula communities.

Individual Scholarship Winners

ELCS and the ÁÔÆæÖØ¿Ú Network for Civic Engagement were also honored to give out the following individual scholarships.

• Laura Fellin Memorial Scholarship for Service: Rebecca Maine
  The recipient of this award is a UM undergraduate student who has participated in AmeriCorps and/or VISTA National Service program, as well as continuously demonstrated current engagement in service to their community.
• Suzanne L. Johnson Family Internship Scholarship: Amelia Pflieger-Currey
  The recipient of this award is furthering both their professional development and academic journeies through participating in an internship for which they will receive academic credit.
• George M. Dennison Civic Engagement Scholarship: Lauren Schulte and Jaxon Caufield
  This scholarship recognizes outstanding college student volunteers across ÁÔÆæÖØ¿Ú who demonstrate exemplary civic leadership and a commitment to fostering positive change in their communities.
• ÁÔÆæÖØ¿Ú Campus Compact College Leaders Cohort Grant: Cheyenne Walksnice
  Celebrates the shining examples of meaningful, impactful civic and community engagement work.

 

Each award, badge, and scholarship represents a commitment to growth, service, and success. We are proud to uplift these stories of student excellence and thank all of our awardees and nominees for the energy and heart they bring to our campus.

Let’s continue to celebrate student achievement, champion community impact, and support the next generation of leaders. Congratulations to all!