EKU psychology major and Veterans Studies Certificate student Jon Phillips (center) is presented with a 2021 Outstanding Senior Award by SGT Christopher Williams (left) and Dr. Travis Martin (right).
Students in Veterans Studies courses who are pursuing the minor or university-level certificate, or participating in internships or co-operative learning through the Kentucky Center for Veterans Studies are eligible for these awards:
Lorden Co-op Award
“For outstanding performance in an internship or cooperative learning environment”
Spring 2022 Winner
Hannah Woods
Spring 2021 Winner
Samuel Lewis
(The Lorden Award is sponsored by the Department of Psychology and is awarded in memory of the late Dr. Rosanne Lorden, who was a professor in the department.)
KCVS Co-op Award
“For outstanding performance in an internship or cooperative learning environment”
Spring 2022 Winners
- Abigail Mulkey
- Allie Goodlett
Spring 2021 Winners
- Lora Scott
- Rachael Saltz
- Jacob Brown
KCVS Leadership Award
“For the ability to motivate and lead others in service of a common cause”
Spring 2022 Winners
- Raymond Causey
- Samuel Lewis
- Kalan Ingram
Spring 2021 Winners
- Jatana Boggs
- Madison Burton
KCVS Service Learning Award
“For strength of character and selfless service to the veterans and their families”
Spring 2022 Winners
- Kalee Northern
- Amanda Hansford
- Victoria Class
Spring 2021 Winners
- LaSheka F. Mason
- Chesna Stinnett
- Joanna Marling
KCVS Scholarly Achievement Award
“For critical and creative thinking in the field of Veterans Studies”
Spring 2022 Winners
- Margaret Stiffler
- Miya Carmichael
- Julia Hickey
- Jessica Crisswell
- Katherine Brock
Spring 2021 Winners
- Lacy Justice
- Samuel Aponte
KCVS Outstanding Senior Award
“For excellence in academic achievement”
Spring 2022 Winners
| Gerald Artos | Christa Arrington |
| Leslie McCarty | Amber Woolery |
| Riley Weiter | Allison Poynter |
| Jaclynn Barnhart | Joanna Marling |
| Dewey Smith | Alicia O’Bryan |
| Amanda Hansford |
Spring 2021 Winners
| Christian Phillips | Allison Poynter |
| Nancy Arrowood | Brittany Cobb |
| Jon Phillips | Jerry Yang |
| Bryanna Gwinn | Donja Burchard |
| Lorna Martin | Jodie Powell |
(Students are also recognized by the Department of Psychology, the academic home of the Veterans Studies program.)
KCVS Founders Award
“For vision and dedication as a founding member of the Veterans Studies Alliance”
Spring 2021 Winners
| Samuel Aponte | Joanna Marling |
| Nancy Arrowood | Lorna Martin |
| Jatana Boggs | Elizabeth Powell |
| Jacob Brown | Alyssa Renderos |
| Madison Burton | Brittany Robertson |
| Brittany Cobb | Rachel Saltz |
| Samantha Hasty | Jamal Sayeed |
| Grace Hatten | Lora Scott |
| Kalan Ingram | Matthew Smith |
| LaSheka F. Mason | Margaret Stiffler |
| Samuel Lewis | Chesna Stinnett |
| Taylor Love | Kendra Watts |
| Jasmine Little | Keyana Williams |
| Kelly Yelton |
(This award was given only one semester in recognition of those students who banded together to found the first-ever Veterans Studies student organization.)
Many of these awards are cash-bearing and are funded by generous donors who see the value in students going out into the world to make it a better place for veterans and their families. Want to contribute to their success? Consider making a donation to the KCVS Development Fund.