Student Awards

Recognizing students' efforts in their classes, as well as in extracurricular activites at Moraine Park is an important part of the educational environment. A detailed listing of the awards available each year is available below. During each award's nomination window, nomination and (if applicable) recommendation forms are available via the links provided in each description.

Award recipients are honored each spring at the annual Student Awards Banquet, held in their honor. The 2008-09 banquet will be held Friday, May 1, 2009 at The Camelot Golf Course in Lomira.

_{Over 200 students, their families and Moraine Park staff attended last year's Student Awards Banquet on Friday, May 2nd, 2008: Pictured, L-R are Diamond Avalos (Moraine Park's 2007-08 WSG Governor and selected as the 2007-08 WSG President), Joe Calliari (2007-08 WSG Lt. Governor), Dr. Gayle Hytrek (President of Moraine Park), Becky Ninmann (2007-08 West Bend Senate President), and Raelene Nauer (2007-08 Beaver Dam Senate President).}

If you have any questions about MPTC's student awards, please feel free to contact Bradley Mitchell (262-335-5743, bmitchell@morainepark.edu, or in L-142 on the West Bend campus).

Who's Who Among American Junior Colleges Award

Nominations for Who's Who Awards are accepted in the fall semester of each year. Students must be nominated by a member of Moraine Park's faculty or staff, as well as meet the following criteria:

be 2nd year Association Degree or Technical Diploma students
have a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA

Nominees will be contacted regarding their nomination and must submit three letters of reference in order to remain eligible for this award. In and outside of class achievements will be considered when evaluating nominees.

Who's Who Among American Junior Colleges Award Nomination Form*

Who's Who Among American Junior Colleges Award Reference Form

*link available only when nominations are being accepted.

Technical Achievement Award

Nominations for Technical Achievement Awards are accepted at the beginning of the spring semester each year. Up to two students in each 1-year Technical Diploma will be considered. Students must be nominated by a Moraine Park faculty member, and meet the following criteria:

be enrolled in a 1-year Technical Diploma program
have completed at least one semester of courses, and
have a minimum 3.25 GPA

In and outside of class achievements will be considered when evaluating nominees.

Technical Achievement Award Nomination Form*

*link available only when nominations are being accepted.

Meritorious Service Award

Nominations for Technical Achievement Awards are accepted at the beginning of the spring semester each year. Students must be nominated by a faculty or staff member of Moraine Park, and meet the following criteria-

have a minimum 2.5 GPA

This award recognizes leadership and service in co-curricular or community activities (such as involvement with student clubs, etc).

Meritorious Service Award Nomination Form*

*link available only when nominations are being accepted.

Student of the Year Award

Nominations for Technical Achievement Awards are accepted at the beginning of the spring semester each year. Students may be nominated by a fellow MPTC student, faculty or staff member, and must meet the following criteria:

be graduating during the academic year of nomination
excel in both classroom and community involvement
should exemplify Moraine Park's 7 Core Abilities-
- Works Cooperatively
- Acts Responsibly
- Values Self Positively
- Thinks Critically and Creatively
- Communicates Clearly
- Works Productively
- Learns Effectively

Nominees deemed elgible will be interviewed by an internal college committee consisting of staff, faculty and students, who will select the Student of the Year based on their achievements and embodiment of Moraine Park's values.

Student of the Year Award Nomination Form*

*link available only when nominations are being accepted.

MPTC District Student Ambassador Award

Nominations for the District Student Ambassador Award will be accepted at the beginning of the spring semester, between January and February. Students must be nominated by a faculty or staff member of Moraine Park, and meet the following criteria-

be enrolled in a vocational diploma or associate degree program
have completed at least one semester at Moraine Park
be returning for the entirety of the following academic year
excel in both classroom and community involvement, as well as intend to continue with those areas of involvement or expand to others

Nominees deemed elgible will be interviewed by a committee consisting of internal and external members of the college community who will select the Ambassador based upon Moraine Park's 7 Core Abilities and their future goals relative to their Moraine Park educational experience.

Works Cooperatively
Acts Responsibly
Values Self Positively
Thinks Critically and Creatively
Communicates Clearly
Works Productively
Learns Effectively

The Student Ambassador will have the opportunity to gain leadership experience by assisting with Moraine Park events throughout the following academic year, as well as attending community events with college staff and administrators.

District Student Ambassador Award Nomination Form*

*link available only when nominations are being accepted