Recognizing Outstanding Huskers Awards & Honors
Student Luminary Award Laura Cockson Memorial Scholarship James V. Griesen Exemplary Service to Student Awards Student Affairs Staff Awards
Student Luminary Awards
The Student Luminary Awards are designed to shine a light on exceptional undergraduate and graduate students who make a difference through their leadership and extraordinary commitment to improving the campus or community while excelling in their academic pursuits.
Each student luminary recipient will receive a $1,000 monetary award. A program to honor recipients will take place April 14, 2023. View the 2022 recipients.
Nominations are closed for 2023.
Undergraduate Student Luminary Awards
This award will recognize eight undergraduate students. Eligible students must meet the following criteria:
- Minimum of junior standing (53 hours completed)
- Enrolled full-time at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln when nominations are due
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Prior recipients will not be considered for awards
Graduate Student Luminary Awards
This award will recognize two graduate students. Eligible students must meet the following criteria:
- Enrolled full-time as a graduate student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln when nominations are due
- Prior recipients will not be considered for awards
Laura Cockson Memorial Scholarship
Named for Laura Marie Cockson, a Nebraska student leader who died suddenly when a driver who was under the influence of alcohol struck the car in which she was riding, this scholarship recognizes efforts of student(s) who have promoted healthy decision-making and responsibility in regard to alcohol use among students. Recipients will demonstrate responsibility in their lives and lead by example.
Recipients will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Applications are closed for 2023.
This scholarship was made available through fundraising by the ASUN Student Government in partnership with various student organizations, including Gamma Phi Beta, Alpha Gamma Sigma and several other Greek organizations, the Chancellor's Leadership Class, Student Foundation, the Innocents Society, and Campus Recreation.
James V. Griesen Exemplary Service to Student Awards
Established in 1986 as the Chancellor’s Exemplary Service to Students Award and renamed in 2006 as the James V. Griesen Exemplary Service to Students Award, this award acknowledges extraordinary and sustained performance by individuals serving Nebraska students.
This award will be accompanied by a $1,500 stipend to be provided by private funds made available by the University of Nebraska Foundation. View past recipients.
Nominations are closed for 2023.