Annually Recreation and Wellness acknowledges and rewards four deserving students as best in their specific job roles throughout the department. 

Annual Award Winners

Many Student Employees at the Department of Recreation and Wellness have received special awards in honor of their dedication and professional work. These students have been recognized by various organizations locally and nationally for their excellence in the work place and and for their outstanding character. 

Sarah Music – 2016-2017 Outstanding Graduate Assistant – BGSU Division of Student Affairs

Erica Pax – 2016 NIRSA Creative Excellence – 3rd Place Student Digital Presentation – "BGSU Recreation and Wellness Through the Years" Digital Timeline

Matt Reising – 2016 BACCHUS Region IV-East Outstanding Peer Advisor

Erica Pax – 2015-16 Outstanding Student Employee – BGSU Division of Student Affairs

Devon Smith – 2015 BACCHUS National Peer Educator of the Year

LaParis Grimes – 2015 BACCHUS Regional Peer Educator of the Year

Christopher Otte – 2014 BACCHUS Network Regional Peer Educator of the Year

Anne Yenrick – 2014-15 Outstanding Student Employee – BGSU Division of Student Affairs 

Sarah DeWitt – 2014 BACCHUS Region 7 Outstanding Advisor of the Year

Taylor Newlove – 2013-14 Oustanding Graduate Assistant – BGSU Division of Student Affairs

Jordan Cedoz – 2013 NIRSA Creative Excellence – 2nd Place Website

Megan Rose – 2013 NIRSA Creative Excellence – 3rd Place Student Digital Presentation

Jodi Wellmann – 2012 NIRSA Creative Excellence – Honorable Mention – Programming Publication – Drinking and Driving Pledge Poster

Piper Kullas – 2011 NIRSA Creative Excellence – 2nd Place Programming Publication – GA Recruit Brochure

Anthony Althauser – 2011 NIRSA Creative Excellence – 2nd Place Audio Visual Publication – Recreation and Wellness Programming Video

Melissa Rausch – 2010 Outstanding Intern Student of the Year – BGSU Career Center

Emily Martin – 2010 NIRSA Creative Excellence – 3rd Place Student Programming Publication – Monster Mash Wellness Bash

Stephanie Martof – 2009 Outstanding On Campus Student Employee of the Year – BGSU Career Center

Brian Gulko – 2009 Citizenship Program of the Year – Gregory T. DeCrane Applauding Excellence Award for National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week – Student Wellness Network Emerging Male Leading

Melissa Rausch – 2009 NIRSA Creative Excellence – 3rd Place Website

Ashley Remer – 2009 BACCHUS Network Outstanding Student

Megan Morris – 2006-07 Outstanding Graduate Assistant – BGSU Division of Student Affairs

Jerome Gabriel – 2005-06 Outstanding Graduate Assistant – BGSU Division of Student Affairs

Sheila Brown – 1997-98 Outstanding Graduate Assistant – BGSU Division of Student Affairs