Undergraduate Public Health Student of the Year Award

Mikayla Kitchen

This award recognizes an undergraduate public health major who excels in the classroom and is engaged in public health efforts at Mizzou and in the community.

Public Health Rising Star Award

Robin Vanderbeck

The Public Health Rising Star Award is given to an undergraduate or graduate public health student who has shown great promise and potential this year to make a public health impact. This award recognizes someone who we expect to have an impressive future in the field.

Health Equity Champion Award

Maya Strong and LaShawn Elam (not pictured)

The Health Equity Champion Award is presented to a student who demonstrates exceptional commitment and leadership in promoting health equity, which is the principle that everyone should have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.

MPH Veterinary Public Health Student of the Year Award

Janet McGinn

This award recognizes a Veterinary Public Health student in the Master of Public Health program who excels in the classroom and is engaged in public health efforts at Mizzou and in the community.

MPH-DVM Dual Degree Student of the Year Award

Alexandra Osterland

This award recognizes an on-campus Health Promotion and Policy student in the Master of Public Health program who excels in the classroom and is engaged in public health efforts at Mizzou and in the community.

MPH Health Promotion and Policy On-Campus Student of the Year Award

Elvis Huambo

This award recognizes an on-campus Health Promotion and Policy student in the Master of Public Health program who excels in the classroom and is engaged in public health efforts at Mizzou and in the community.

Student Worker Recognition

Harshita Uchenia and Ugonna Kanu

MPH Graduate Students’ Association ‘Faculty of the Year’ Award

Dr. Mansoo Yu