Congratulations to the 2024 Beaker Award Winners!

On Wednesday, April 17, the University of Minnesota Rochester celebrated the hard work and accomplishments of students at the annual Beaker Awards, UMR’s student recognition event developed to celebrate those who have upheld Student Learning and Development Outcomes. Awardees are nominated by their professors, coaches, peers and other UMR community members. This year’s event celebrated and recognized 42 nominees across five award categories.

2024 Beaker Award winners:

Difference Maker Award: 2023 Orientation and Welcome Leaders (OWLs)

G.R.I.T (Growth, Resilience, Inspiration & Transformation) Award: Cade Mauch and Rosie Smith

S.A.G.E. (Success in Academics & Gains in Education) Award: Kendra Jude

Student Diversity & Inclusion Initiative Award: Oscar Juarez Sanchez

Student Leader Award: Heidi Nguyen