AWARDS

Outstanding Students Awards

The Texas Parents Outstanding Student Award has been presented annually since it was established in 1951. We proudly recognize two students who symbolize the hundreds of outstanding student leaders on this campus. Texas Parents selects 4 finalists and 2 Outstanding Students (one male and one female) to be honored at the Celebration of Leadership Dinner on November 6, 2009.

2009 Outstanding Students

Cecilia Lopez

Liam O'Rourke

Finalists

Sarah Lawson
Lauren Ratliff
Mykel Estes
Keshav Rajagopalan

More information about our Finalists and Outstanding Students (PDF)

Past Outstanding Students (PDF)

Mike Wacker Award

The Mike Wacker Award has become a symbol of courage and perseverance for students who face extreme adversity. Mike Wacker is a UT graduate and former Longhorn basketball player who overcame a devastating knee injury. An accident left him unable to walk, but through perseverence and hard work, Mike made a miraculous full-recovery. This award recognizes students, like Mike, who give their best and exemplify personal sacrifice, dedication, esteem, conviction and faith. It has become a symbol of courage and perseverance for students who face extreme adversity, and is presented only when truly extraordinary students are nominated.

2009 Mike Wacker Award Recipients

Spencer Cook

Lindsey Carmichael

Staff Merit Award

Texas Parents sponsors this annual award to recognize outstanding staff members within the Division of Student Affairs. Award recipients demonstrate exceptional commitment to the welfare of UT Austin students, through actions that positively and constructively address student issues and concerns. UT faculty, staff or students may nominate an employee from any department within the Division of Student Affairs. These staff members are honored at the Celebration of Leadership Dinner on November 6, 2009.

2009 Staff Merit Award Recipients

Rosielinda Almaguer-Division of Housing and Food Service
Jim Bollas-Division of Housing and Food Service
Bob Childress-Division of Recreational Sports
Benjamin Grall-University Health Services
Adrienne MacKenzie-Office of the Dean of Students

Past Recipients (PDF)