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The Student Support Professional Awards recognize college staff who assist our undergraduate and graduate students throughout their educational journeys. Eligible staff include undergraduate or graduate program administrators; academic advisors for majors and minors; academic success staff; career advisors; academic coaches; scholarship advisors; BOLD Center staff; ProReady staff; Engineering Connections staff; Integrated Teaching & Learning Program staff; Colorado Space Grant Consortium staff; dean’s office, department or program staff; and many more roles that support students. 

Undergraduate Student Support Professional Award

This award recognizes no more than two undergraduate student support professionals annually who demonstrate exceptional skills in service to undergraduate students. Recipients are selected based on comments received on the nomination form. Awards are $1,000 and may or may not be made each year at the discretion of the selection committee.

Graduate Program Administrator Award

This award recognizes a single graduate program administrator annually who demonstrates exceptional administration in the field of graduate student support. Recipients are selected based on comments received on the nomination form. Awards are $1,000 and may or may not be made each year at the discretion of the selection committee.

Student Support Professional Rising Star Award

This award recognizes no more than two graduate or undergraduate student support staff professionals early in their career who demonstrate dedication and quality of performance indicating a trajectory toward developing into an exemplary employee. The staff member should be employed by the College of Engineering and Applied science for 1-3 years. Awards are $1,000 and may or may not be made each year at the discretion of the selection committee.

Outstanding Advisor Award Archive

Prior to 2025, the college sponsored an annual award for undergraduate academic advisors and graduate program advisors.