The Student Awards Ceremony is Back Again!
The Department of Student Life hosts an annual Student Awards Ceremony as a way to celebrate those exemplifying academic and community leadership at Clover Park Technical College.
This awards program is looking to build a culture of recognition by honoring all types of excellence - whether it's because someone is doing great work, making a difference at CPTC or just an all around wonderful human being.
The nomination time period is Monday, April 6 through Thursday, April 30, 2026. Students, faculty, and staff from across campus can nomination other students, staff, and faculty for a variety of award categories!
Award Nomination Categories
Student and Alumni Awards
- CPTC Excellence Award - Nominated by faculty
- IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility) Advocate of the Year Award - Nominated by students, faculty & staff
- Outstanding Student Leader of the Year Award- Nominated by students, faculty & staff
- Transformation Award - Nominated by faculty & staff
- Student Group/Organization of the Year Award- Nominated by students, faculty & staff
- Peer Mentor of the Year Award - Nominated by students, faculty & staff
- MOSAIC Navigator of the Year Award - Nominated by students, faculty & staff
- MEC Leader of the Year Award - Nominated by students, faculty & staff
- Student Life Leader of the Year Award - Nominated by students, faculty & staff
- Emerging Leader Award - Nominated by faculty & staff
- Service to the Community Award - Nominated by faculty & staff
- Transformation Award - Nominated by faculty & staff
Faculty & Staff Awards
- Student Advocate of the Year (Faculty) - Nominated by students
- Student Advocate of the Year (Staff) - Nominated by students
Nomination Process
The nomination process is simple! Students, faculty, or staff can visit the online submission page, answer a few questions, and submit their nominations. Whether it’s because a student is a great leader, awesome parent, or just all around wonderful human being – this award ceremony is looking to honor all types of excellence. All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to nominate someone they feel has made a difference.
You will need to specify which award you are nominating for! Be sure to check out the PDF linked just above!
Student Awards Ceremony - Thursday, May 28 at 6pm (Building 23, Ballroom)
For those who nominate others or who are nominated, the Awards Ceremony itself is an event not to be missed! Nominees and their families, along with nominators have the opportunity to dress up, enjoy a reception with light refreshments and get a few photos taken by professional event photographers. More importantly, the students nominated by their peers, staff, and faculty get a chance to see how truly important their presence at Clover Park has been.
The deadline to recognize someone at the 2026 Student Awards Ceremony is April 30.
Questions? Contact Jessica Wallack at jessica.wallack@cptc.edu or Danny Lee at danny.lee@cptc.edu