Watch the 2021 Oregon Tech
Student Awards Ceremony !
Commencement Speakers
ETM
Commencement Speaker
Walker M. York - Accounting
ETM
Commencement Speaker
Christian Gomez - Biology Health Sciences
HAS
Commencement Speaker
Josie Hannel - Population Health Management
2021 University Wide Student Award Recipients
Owens Citizenship Award
Apoorva Singh
The Owens Citizenship Award, donated by the family of the late Rose and Vern J. Owens, is intended for one student each year, which has made outstanding contributions to Oregon Tech. This is exemplified by high moral standards, participation in school activities, interest in the betterment of the student body, a cooperative attitude toward the faculty and fellow students, and a spirit of adventure in academic activities.
Outstanding Non-Traditional Student Award
Sally Sutton
The Outstanding Non-Traditional Student Award was established in 2012 by the Student Awards Commission to recognize a non-traditional student as an exemplary role model and for his/her contributions to Oregon Tech and/or other communities.
Oregon Tech Pride Award
2021 ASCE Steel Bridge Team
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Grant Banister
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Michael Hoie
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Kayla deHoop
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Ian Pargeter
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Evan Worthington
The Oregon Tech Pride Award was established in 2003 by the Student Awards Commission to honor the student or students whose accomplishments bring outstanding recognition and pride to Oregon Tech.
Outstanding Community Service Award
Hasan Alramadan
The Outstanding Community Service Award is intended for that student or students who have made outstanding contributions to their communities. This is exemplified by high moral standards, a cooperative attitude with community leaders, and demonstrated service to others.
Most Dedicated Student Award
Walker M York
The Most Dedicated Student Award was established in 1967 by Jessee Barker who is a graduate of Oregon Tech. He wanted to honor one undergraduate student each year who was involved in university activities and helped make a difference for the students.
Student Achievement Award
Christian Gomez
The Student Achievement Award is presented to an undergraduate student in recognition of outstanding accomplishments such as senior projects, papers, presentations, or externship/practicum experiences that are judged overall to have made a significant contribution to the student’s academic area of interest.
Outstanding Student Veteran Award
The Outstanding Student Veteran Award was established in 2010 by the Student Awards Commission to recognize a student veteran who has been involved on campus or in the local community, and/or has helped make a positive difference for students who are veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Outstanding Student Veteran Award
Isaac Gilmer -
Klamath Falls
Hiram M. Hunt Award
Lauren Frost
The Hiram M. Hunt Award, donated by the late Dr. Hiram M. Hunt, is presented to an individual or student group for a specific undergraduate student led project judged to have made a significant contribution to their field. Projects targeted for end of Spring term completion may be nominated. Graduate level student work is not eligible for this award. A presentation may be requested in support of a nomination.
Outstanding Student Veteran
Olex Goloshchapov -
Portland Metro
Graduate Student Achievement Award
Hanna Wolf
The Graduate Student Achievement Award was established in 2018 by the Student Awards Commission in recognition of a student’s outstanding accomplishments such as graduate projects, papers or presentations, research experiences that are judged overall to have made a significant contribution to the student’s academic area of interest.
University Wide Award Nominees
President's Senior Cup Award
President's Senior Cup Award
Health, Arts and Sciences
Christian Gomez
President's Senior Cup Award
Engineering,Technology and Management
Walker M. York
Outstanding Scholars
KLAMATH FALLS CAMPUS
Engineering, Technology and Management
- Adam Flaigg-Fairness - Cybersecurity
- Brandon Foose – Mechanical Engineering
- Carson Porter – Operations Management
- David Abaroa – Computer Engineering Technology
- Garrett Oman – Civil Engineering
- Garrison Peacock – Embedded Systems Engineering Technology
- Jacob Hertel – Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Jonathan Thurston – Electrical Engineering
- Katelyn Florez – Business-Management Option
- Kevin Thaddeus Steerman – Renewable Energy Engineering
- Nathan Ruscheinsky – Information Technology
- Nathan Ikola – Software Engineering Technology
- Sean Lange – Geomatics with Surveying Option
- Walker M. York – Accounting
Health, Arts and Sciences
- Alexis Harris – Applied Mathematics
- Anna Scolatti – Vascular Technology
- Asher Nieman – Communication Studies
- Christian Gomez – Biology-Health Sciences
- Hannah Jordan – Respiratory Care
- Heidi Horton – Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Josie Hanel – Population Health Management
- Kelly O’Malley – Environmental Sciences
- Kylee Reinwald – Dental Hygiene
- Megan Ross – Applied Psychology
- Michael Yilek – Professional Writing
- Mikaela Schuman – Radiologic Science
- Rachael Blumenshine – Echocardiography
- Rhiannon Corcoran – Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Outstanding Scholars
PORTLAND-METRO CAMPUS
Engineering, Technology and Management
- Devin Sachs – Mechanical Engineerin
- Joanne Parsons – Cybersecurity
- Jorden Holland – Information Technology
- Justin Laughlin – Electrical Engineering
- Katelyn Mitchell – Operations Management
- Laura Sanchez – Embedded Systems Engineering Technology
- Matthew Sherland – Renewable Energy Engineering
- Nicholas Tucker – Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Ryan Welch – Software Engineering Technology
- Sean Buchanan – Technology and Management
Health, Arts and Sciences
- Kevin Parks – Health Informatics
- Mariana Elisa Salcido – Medical Laboratory Science
Outstanding Scholars
SEATTLE CAMPUS
- Mike Lukomskiy – Mechanical Engineering
Outstanding Scholars
CHEMEKETA CAMPUS
- Desiree Sinn – Dental Hygiene
Outstanding Scholars
ONLINE LEARNING
- Eric Jacobson – Operations Management
- Kevin Lee Hutchinson – Technology and Management
- Kirsten Broschet – Health Care Management – Radiologic Science
- Lisa Burns – Health Care Management – Clinical Management
- Rachel Griggs – Information Technology
- Sara Stewart – Applied Psychology