Campus Partners of the Year Awards
Each year the 日本av视频 student body recognizes outstanding faculty on the Brookings campus through the Students' Association Campus Partner of the Year Awards. Any current 日本av视频 student can nominate faculty from across campus and the nominations are reviewed by the Students' Association Board of Directors.
There are four different categories including: Professional Academic Advisor, Faculty Advisor, Student Organization Advisor and the Campus Partner award.
Nominations Close: April 3, 2026
Nomination Review: April 6-11, 2026
Awards Presented: April 13, 2026
Questions regarding awards, nominations or timeline can be directed to Sophie Spier, the student body president.
2024 Award Recipients
Title: Professional Advisor for the College of Nursing
Steph Bebensee has received the 2024 Professional Advisor of the Year award thanks to her dedication and support for her students. Steph is known for her outstanding support and always assuring worrisome students that everything will be ok. According to the individual who nominated Steph, "Steph is the heart of this campus. She doesn't just see us as one of her advisees. She sees us as individual people with our own unique stories."
Congratulations Bebensee on receiving the 2024 Professional Advisor of the Year award!
Title: Assistant Professor for Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC)
Capt. Brandon Reese has received the 2024 Professional Advisor of the Year award thanks to the compassion he shows for his students and the positive impact he has had on student's lives. According to the individual who nominated Reese, "Capt. Reese goes out of his way to make sure his students are doing well both mentally and physically. He goes above and beyond to positively impact students by ensuring they understand assignments and are familiar with the resources available to them."
Congratulations Reese on receiving the 2024 Faculty Advisor of the Year award!
Title: Co-Advisor of the Student Collaboration for the Advancement and Promotion of Pharmacy Club
Brittany Meyer has received the 2024 Student Organization Advisor of the Year award thanks to her drive to ensure every student is heard. Meyer has even mentored through grant writing processes to address issues students are seeing on campus. According to the individual who nominated Meyer, "Her kindness and commitment to student growth shows no bounds, and we are so very fortunate to have her as a part of our campus community."
Congratulations Meyer on receiving the 2024 Student Organization Advisor of the Year award!
Title: Interim Vice President of Student Affairs
Kim Grieve has received the 2024 Campus Partner of the Year award due to the positive mark she has made in her short time at 日本av视频, the support she gives to student initiatives and the smile she carries wherever she goes. According to the individual who nominated Grieve, "Every day at 日本av视频, she sought to place students' needs and priorities first. She was a consistent advocate and champion for every single student at 日本av视频. making the university better in her short time serving it."
Congratulations Grieve on receiving the 2024 Campus Partner of the Year award!
Professional Advisor of the Year Award
The Professional Advisor of the Year Award is awarded to an outstanding professional advisor who has gone above and beyond for their students. Nominations for this award open during the middle of the spring semester and all students are encouraged to nominate their advisor. Nominees must advise a professional academic program and be currently employed by 日本av视频.
Faculty Advisor of the Year Award
The Faculty Advisor of the Year Award is awarded to an outstanding faculty member who supports Jackrabbits throughout their time at 日本av视频. Nominations for this award open during the middle of the spring semester and all students are encouraged to nominate a faculty member they feel had an impact on their time at 日本av视频. Nominees must be classified as a faculty member and currently employed by 日本av视频.
Student Organization Advisor of the Year Award
Student organizations are the backbone of student activities and success. The Student Organization Advisor of the Year Award is awarded to an outstanding student organization adviser. Nominations for this award open during the middle of the spring semester and students are encouraged to nominate their student organization adviser. Nominees must advise a current student organization and be employed by 日本av视频.
Campus Partner of the Year Award
The Campus Partner of the Year Award is awarded to an individual that has gone above and beyond supporting the everyday roles and functions of the university providing a greater 日本av视频 experience. Nominations for this award open during the middle of the spring semester and students are encouraged to nominate individuals from across campus that have supported them in a variety of ways. Nominees must be currently employed by 日本av视频.
