Save the Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Location: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall
All students and employees are warmly invited to attend The VICS: Student Recognition Awards, a celebration of student engagement, achievement, and impact. Join us for light appetizers from 6:00–6:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center Recital Hall Lobby, followed by the awards presentation at 6:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall.
Nominations may be submitted by students or employees; however, self-nominations are not permitted. Eligible recipients are undergraduate students who have demonstrated a significant contribution to the common good through research, academic pursuits, and/or co-curricular involvement.
A strong emphasis is placed on student engagement—including active participation in campus life, collaboration with peers, leadership, service-learning, and meaningful involvement that fosters personal growth and community impact. Evaluations further consider community-identified needs, alignment with Viterbo’s core values, and the student’s demonstrated learning, reflection, and holistic growth throughout their time at Viterbo.
Nominations will be accepted from February 1 through March 15.
For questions about the awards or nomination process, please email Corey Stilwell.
Click here to submit your nominations!
Award Descriptions
- Outstanding Student Leader Award: The Outstanding Student Leader Award is presented to three to five senior students who have exhibited continuous exemplary leadership, served as well-respected role models, and have persistently demonstrated a strong commitment to campus life, community service, and/or charitable organizations.
- Student Organization Member of the Year Award: The Student Organization Member of the Year Award is presented to an outstanding student organization member. The student selected will have made significant contributions in advancing the registered Viterbo student organization to which they belong.
- Student Organization Project of the Year Award: The Student Organization Project of the Year Award is given to recognize a project completed by a registered Viterbo student organization in good standing. The program or project honored will be one that makes a significant impact on campus life, student involvement, or the community.
- Student Service Award: Viterbo students are eligible for the Viterbo University Student Service Award in recognition of servant leader qualities and characteristics throughout their relationships, academics, and commitment to serving others. The award is given annually to a maximum of two students.
- St. Catherine’s Medal: The St. Catherine's Medal honors students who represent the high ideals of a Catholic college education, including but not limited to Viterbo University's core values of contemplation, hospitality, integrity, stewardship, and service. Click here to nominate for this award.
- Involved Employee Award: The Involved Employee Award is presented annually to an employee (faculty or staff) to recognize their contributions to students and the university through the development of and participation in Viterbo extracurricular activities. Selection criteria include exemplary service to Viterbo student organizations and/or developing programs or coordinating functions designed to enhance campus life.
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Spirit of Vic Award: The Spirit of Vic Award recognizes a student who exemplifies the vibrant spirit of Viterbo University through their enthusiasm, commitment, and embodiment of our core value of hospitality. This award honors the student who actively demonstrates school pride, fosters an inclusive and welcoming environment, and consistently reflects the values that define our university community. Nominate a student who embodies the heart and soul of Viterbo today!
The VICS: 2025 Student Recognition Awards
The 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony was held on Tuesday, April 15, in the Fine Arts Center Recital Hall at Viterbo University. The event honored student leaders for their meaningful contributions to the Viterbo and La Crosse communities.
- St Catherine’s Medal: Grace Zinda
- Outstanding Student Leader Award: Emily McCurdy, Halle Utterback, & Sabrina Darden
- Student Service Award: Kael Larson
- Student Organization Member of the Year Award: Abbey Messing
- Student Organization Project of the Year Award: Student Sustainability Club: Plant Clippings Project
- Involved Employee Award: Matthew Bersagel Braley
- Spirit of Vic Award: Connor Martin & Jaime Kelly