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CELEBRATING CNR ACHIEVEMENT

Check out the accomplishments of students, faculty, staff, and friends of the college within the College of Natural Resources at UW-Stevens Point! We’re all about recognizing our hard work, leadership, and big wins. From top grades to making a difference in the field, these awards highlight the dedication and passion that make our students, faculty, and staff stand out.

CNR Student Honors and Awards

The College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point proudly celebrates student excellence through two distinguished honors: the Dean’s List and the Outstanding Student Awards. Both reflect the hard work, passion, and commitment that define our CNR community.

CNR Dean’s List

Each semester, the Dean of the College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point proudly recognizes the exceptional achievements of students through the Dean’s List. This honor is awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding academic dedication, earning a GPA of 3.50 or higher while pursuing majors within the CNR. Those who achieve a perfect 4.0 GPA are highlighted with an asterisk (*). This list celebrates the hard work, commitment, and passion our students bring to their studies every semester. Please note that students who have chosen to keep their information private are not included.

CNR Dean’s List Recipients for Fall 2024
  • Abbe, Christine
  • Abrahamson, Elina
  • Acker, Mikayla
  • Adams, Alice
  • Adams, Joseph
  • Allen, Alaina*
  • Anderson, Aaron
  • Anderson, Cole
  • Anderson, Grace
  • Andre, Marna
  • Austin, Jonathan
  • Axtman, Mariana*
  • Baeckman, Spencer
  • Balthazor, Liliana
  • Bartsch, Reagan
  • Baselt, Mya*
  • Bauer, Riley
  • Bay, Josh
  • Beatty, Nathan
  • Becker, Mason
  • Bedner, Bridget
  • Behrend, Charlie
  • Bembenek, Zach
  • Berrens, Landen
  • Bervig, Elias
  • Bexson, Riley
  • Bienvenue, Simon
  • Bisplinghoff, Zachary*
  • Blondeau, Jayden
  • Blumenthal, Jacob
  • Bock, Casey
  • Boldt, Braden
  • Boon, Ethan*
  • Bort, Devin*
  • Bostic, Alexia
  • Bottomley-Tharp, Evelyn
  • Bowman, Gabe
  • Brabant, Kilyn
  • Brandt, Vincent
  • Breed, Duncan*
  • Broge, Taylor
  • Brown, Benjamin
  • Brown, Riley*
  • Bruender, Gabe
  • Brunner, Samuel*
  • Bruns, Connor
  • Brussat, Christopher
  • Buckentin, Hailey
  • Buckholt, Gabby*
  • Buckner, Anna*
  • Buerger, Brittney
  • Burhop, Grace*
  • Butschlick, Kate
  • Cahalan, Jamie
  • Canaday, Zachary
  • Cariveau, Dylan*
  • Carlson, Katie
  • Carmean, Jenna
  • Carpenter, Nolan
  • Cashin, Brycen
  • Cason, Zach
  • Casper, Evan
  • Casper, Garrett
  • Charlton, Katelynn
  • Check, Lindsay
  • Chesnut, Mary*
  • Chouinard, Jacob
  • Christison, Maisie
  • Ciepluch-Larson, Kenzie*
  • Clark, Sydney*
  • Clendenning, Azalea*
  • Cleveland, Cale
  • Collins, Ava
  • Collins, Matthew
  • Commers, Gavin
  • Craig, Sophia
  • Crawford, Kiona
  • Dahle, Sarah
  • Dalzell, Chris
  • DeFranco, Kayla
  • Denker, Amber
  • Desai, Maya
  • DeVetter, Emily
  • Djupstrom, Hayley
  • Dongarra, Luke*
  • Doran, Rowan
  • Doyle, Michaela*
  • Doyle, Soile
  • Duhr, Alexis
  • Duignan, Daniel
  • Dvorak, Logan*
  • Dymanyk, Jaydon
  • Dynako, Adam
  • Ecker, Aidan
  • Ehmiller, Brianna
  • Ellifson, Jon*
  • Ellison, Drew*
  • Elsinger, Lee
  • Engel, Ashley*
  • Erst, Quinn
  • Fahey, Lena
  • Fahey, Riley
  • Farrell, Grace*
  • Feldbruegge, Isabella*
  • Fischer, Grace
  • Fisher, Ethan*
  • Fohrenkamm, Ellen
  • Follman, Ella
  • Forseth, Allie
  • Fraundorf, Taylor
  • Frei, Noah
  • Freymuth, Emily*
  • Fulton, Joshua*
  • Gagnon, Gavin
  • Gallagher, Sasha
  • Gallivan, Naomi
  • Ganesh, Malha*
  • Garceau, Jena
  • Garcia-Heinrich, Will
  • Gardner, Danae
  • Garland, Mason*
  • Garvey, Charlie*
  • Gaull, Abby
  • Gaustad, Rylee
  • Geis, Lilia
  • Gerberding, Seth
  • Gerrits, Vaughn
  • Giese, Mattea
  • Gilchrist, Holly
  • Gizzi, Lizzi
  • Glick, Gunnar
  • Goetz, Gavin
  • Goff, Morgan*
  • Gomes, Lucas*
  • Good, Evelyn
  • Goodness, Grace
  • Goral, Joshua
  • Gratton, Jon
  • Gray, Henry*
  • Gray, Rowan
  • Greenwood, Kaylee
  • Grichnik, Rebecca
  • Gritter, Josiah
  • Grove, Elizabeth*
  • Gruben, Natalie
  • Grudzinski, Luca
  • Gulley, Madylin*
  • Gunderson, Katie*
  • Hage, Ada
  • Hagens, Hayley
  • Haight, Eli*
  • Hakala, Jon
  • Handfelt, Maggie*
  • Hannah, Logan
  • Harlow, Kayla
  • Harris, Grant*
  • Hart, Sammy
  • Hartz, Isaac*
  • Haugen, Jack
  • Hauk, Xander*
  • Hauschild, Dawson
  • Hauser, Sophie
  • Hayek, Abbey
  • Heeringa, Eli
  • Henneman, Rachel
  • Hennings, Cody
  • Hetland, Madeline
  • Hetzel, Lee
  • Higgins, Carver
  • Hoeft, Jonathan
  • Holcomb, Nat*
  • Homuth, Emmett
  • Homuth, Tessa
  • Hougard, Sarah*
  • Howland, Hunter
  • Hruby, Emmett
  • Hubanks, Riley*
  • Hughes, Lucy
  • Hughes, Owen
  • Hull, Easton
  • Human, Skyler
  • Hunt, Nora*
  • Hurley, Matthew
  • Hutchens, Leif
  • Inthamavong, Aaliyah
  • Isensee, Adam
  • Jackan, Anna
  • Jade, Perla
  • Jalocha, Nicholas
  • Jarstad, Max
  • Jeffrey, Quinn
  • Jenerou, Amanda
  • Jenniges, Sam
  • Jensen, Nathan
  • Johnson, Abigail*
  • Johnson, Oliver*
  • Jones, Keegan
  • Kadow, Emil
  • Kaiser, Connor
  • Kamm, Kyle
  • Kaplan, Liam*
  • Karpf, Ellie*
  • Keene, Tatum
  • Kelnhofer, Alyssa
  • Kennedy, Abrie*
  • Killian, Connor
  • Kirchoff, Autumn
  • Klappa, Adam
  • Klawiter, Aleena
  • Klouda, John
  • Klow, Karin
  • Knutson, Troy
  • Koenig, Nic
  • Konopacki, Justin
  • Koseor, Campbell*
  • Kraemer-Curtiss, Michellelena
  • Krage, Taite*
  • Krautkramer, Hunter
  • Kriese, Gage
  • Kroncke, David*
  • Kuehl, Katherine*
  • Kuennen, Amelia
  • Kuge, Kara
  • Laine, Bennett
  • Lampshire, Matthew
  • Larson, Cade*
  • Last, Elijah
  • Latka, David
  • Laurila, Kalle*
  • Leach, Emma*
  • Ledwidge, Shaylee
  • Lefevre, Mason
  • Leis, Abby*
  • Lemke, Mollie
  • Lensert, Davis
  • Lensing, Sophia
  • Lenz, Claudia
  • Leonhardt, Blake*
  • Lietz, Hannah
  • Lieven, Kylie*
  • Lilla, Michael
  • Lillquist, Ian
  • Lindgren, Lillie
  • Lindley, Julia
  • Lintner, Ewan
  • Lisowski, Reece
  • Lockhart, Zack*
  • Lohnes, Levi
  • Longsine, Dakota
  • Loosen, Grace
  • Lopez, Zephyr*
  • Lotz, Dana*
  • Lukes, Noah
  • Lureau, Emily
  • Lyon, Bethany
  • Maas, Alice
  • Maier, Logan
  • Manning, Joe
  • Marciniak, B*
  • Marcott, Greyson
  • Markham, Allie*
  • Marking, Natalie
  • Matherne, Logan*
  • Matthews, Gabby*
  • Mauhar, Dominique*
  • Maung Maung, Min Thu Kha
  • Mayer, Beck
  • Maynard, Lily
  • McCabe, Cole
  • McEwen, Kelly
  • McGinty, Dawson
  • McHugh, Madelyn
  • McKenna, Tommy
  • Mclean, Josiah
  • McMahon, Peter
  • Mcmahon, Tyler
  • Medrano, Isa
  • Meisner, Milana
  • Menominee, Anna*
  • Mertig, Madison
  • Messersmith, Brynn
  • Michalzik, Emily*
  • Mikel, Jackson
  • Miller, Levi
  • Minch, Josh
  • Mindykowski, Allie
  • Minke, Sarah
  • Moder, Molly*
  • Molitor, Isabelle*
  • Monson, Brock
  • Monte, Kole
  • Mullard, Brayden
  • Murphy, Jack
  • Murphy, Logan
  • Muth, Maya*
  • Myers, Meredith
  • Nafe, Jon
  • Neiter, Claire
  • Nicol, Marissa
  • Niemi, Elinor
  • Nimmer, Elliot*
  • Nobrega, Isabelle*
  • Notinokey, Hunter
  • OBrien, Stephen
  • O’connell, Caden
  • Olson, Jon
  • Olson, Ruby
  • Orna, Paige
  • Osland, Anthony
  • Osterloth, Emma
  • Paoli, Sydney
  • Parlier, Landon*
  • Peissig, Sophia
  • Penzkover, Derek
  • Peotter, Nick
  • Peterson, Miah
  • Peterson, Reeve
  • Peterson, Samantha
  • Petrach, Veronica*
  • Pillai, Jaiden
  • Pinter, Nikki*
  • Pisarski, Sky*
  • Pitcel, Ben
  • Pohlkamp, Molly
  • Porod, Renee
  • Powers, Devin
  • Purdy, Jeffrey
  • Radford, Tori
  • Ramirez, Jacob*
  • Rank, Meghan*
  • Rasch, Andrew*
  • Rasmussen, Tyler
  • Rautmann, Madelyn*
  • Recker, Sydney*
  • Reed, Sheniah
  • Reid, Easton
  • Reid, Sophie
  • Richardson, Aaron
  • Riestenberg, Claire*
  • Ripplinger, Brenna
  • Rodgers, Brandon
  • Roeven, Thijs*
  • Rolling, Aiden
  • Rombalski, Gracie
  • Rose, Leah
  • Ross, Julius*
  • Rudolph, Nicholas
  • Ruedinger, Remus*
  • Rumney, Hannah
  • Ryckman, April
  • Sabally, Kobe
  • Sabers, Clinton
  • Sager, Anna
  • Schafer, Violet
  • Scharf, Jordan
  • Schell, Abbigail
  • Schelonka, Crystal
  • Schickowski, Tegan*
  • Schiltz, Ben
  • Schisel, Brynn
  • Schleutermann, Aidan*
  • Schley, Hannah*
  • Schlosser, Sullivan
  • Schlotman, Colton*
  • Schmidt, Sadie
  • Schneider, Indigo
  • Schoessow, Caleb
  • Schooley, Rose
  • Schott, Brandon
  • Schreader, Natalie
  • Schultz, Jon*
  • Schultz, Morgan*
  • Semyonov, Jonah
  • Seputis, Elaina*
  • Sexauer, Guenevere
  • Shaw, TJ
  • Shepard, Frank
  • Sheriff, Maggie*
  • Shingle, Amelia*
  • Siena, Dylan
  • Sinclair, Emily
  • Slaven, Madelyn
  • Smith, Kansas*
  • Smith, Reed
  • Snyder, Danny
  • Sommerfeld, Eric
  • Sommers, Michael
  • Spangler, Kailin
  • Sperduto, Sophia
  • Stadel, Ella*
  • Staley, Colin*
  • Steiner, Claire
  • Steinhoff, Michael
  • Stell, Katherine
  • Stellmacher, Samantha
  • Stellpflug, Olivia
  • Stephens, Jack*
  • Sterken, Shelby
  • Sterrenburg, Nate*
  • Stingle, Gavin*
  • Stockbauer, Ella
  • Stolzman, Alison
  • Streeter, Colin
  • Streeton, Kaylee
  • Suddeth, Ksenia
  • Suits-Flanagan, Lawrence
  • Sullivan, Cody
  • Swanke, Savannah
  • Swenson, Danielle
  • Swiontek, Luke
  • Sylvester, Danielle
  • Szczesny, Lin-Li
  • Tamez, Jonah
  • Tanner, Jocephine
  • Teague, Savanna*
  • Tench, Jaime
  • Thibodeau, Aaron
  • Thompson, Gaven*
  • Tiarks, Claire
  • Tienor, Jacob
  • Tipton, Oliver
  • Tollakson, Keaton*
  • Tomaszewski, Christopher
  • Tomaszewski, Noah
  • Trantham, Ryan
  • Traver, Laura
  • Treacy, Evan*
  • Tremelling, Elisabeth
  • Trzebiatowski, Katie
  • Tschida, Erin*
  • Turczyk, Sidney*
  • Uelmen, Ben*
  • Ungar, Joey
  • Valdes, Ivana
  • Van Den Heuvel, Berrin
  • Van Eeckhout, Baker
  • VandeWalle, Lucas
  • Vesperman, Alex
  • Vnuk, Samuel
  • Voelker, Nate
  • Vote, Joe
  • Wagner, Bryce
  • Wagner, Josh
  • Wagner, Shayla*
  • Wallace, Tyler*
  • Waltenberg, Annika*
  • Watermolen, Cole
  • Weber, Ben
  • Weber, William
  • Webster, Audrey*
  • Weiland, Josh
  • Wentz, Ella
  • Westrich, Roman
  • White, Cullen
  • Wichman, Evan*
  • Wick, Sydney
  • Wiebe III, Denny
  • Wiebel, Deagan
  • Wilson, Zack*
  • Winter, Ryan
  • Witt, Amanda
  • Wittliff, Kayla
  • Wolf, Elijah
  • Wolfe, Lauren
  • Wood, Grace
  • Wyatt, Elisabeth
  • Yaeger, Sabastian
  • Young-McLeod, Cyrus
  • Ziaya, Travis
  • Zimmermann, Carlee
  • Zingshiem, Dalton
  • Zobel, Ben*
CNR Dean’s List Recipients for Spring 2025

CNR Outstanding Student Awards

Each year, our Outstanding Student Awards honor exceptional academic achievements, leadership, and community contributions by students who go above and beyond. Designed to celebrate the brightest talents and future leaders, these prestigious awards are a testament to hard work, dedication, and innovation. By recognizing outstanding individuals across various disciplines, we aim to inspire and empower students to reach new heights.

2024-2025 Recipients

  • Outstanding CNR Undergraduate Student
    • Dana Lotz
  • Outstanding CNR Senior
    • Zephyr Lopez
  • Outstanding CNR Junior
    • Elliot Nimmer
  • Outstanding CNR Sophomore
    • Erin Tschida
  • Outstanding CNR Graduate Student
    • Hannah Sabatier
  • Outstanding CNR Graduate Research Assistant
    • Maddie Hartlaub
  • Outstanding CNR Graduate Teaching Assistant
    • Grace Corriveau
  • Outstanding Fisheries and Water Resources Student
    • Jamie Cahalan
  • Outstanding Forestry Student
    • Alice Maas
  • Outstanding Paper Science and Chemical Engineering Student
    • Sophia Craig
  • Outstanding Environment and Society Student
    • Morgan Goff
  • Outstanding Soil and Waste Resources Student
    • Sydney Paoli
  • Outstanding Wildlife Ecology Student
    • Sophie Hauser

2023-2024 Recipients

  • Outstanding CNR Undergraduate Student
    • Kayla Reed
  • Outstanding CNR Senior
    • Jacob Tepsa
  • Outstanding CNR Senior
    • Nathan Stremcha
  • Outstanding CNR Junior
    • Maya Desai
  • Outstanding CNR Sophomore
    • Alice Maas
  • Outstanding CNR Graduate Student
    • Rosalind Remsen
  • Outstanding CNR Graduate Research Assistant
    • Zoe Kaminsky
  • Outstanding CNR Graduate Teaching Assistant
    • Griffin Bray
  • Outstanding Fisheries and Water Resources Student
    • Sam Korducki
  • Outstanding Forestry Student
    • Amelia Shingle
  • Outstanding Paper Science and Chemical Engineering Student
    • Ethan Fisher
  • Outstanding Resource Management Student
    • Elizabeth Schmutzer
  • Outstanding Soil and Waste Resources Student
    • Gregor Willms
  • Outstanding Wildlife Ecology Student
    • Cece Giesen

2022-2023 Recipients

  • Outstanding CNR Undergraduate Student
    • Amber Smith
  • Outstanding CNR Senior
    • Matthew Le
  • Outstanding CNR Junior
    • Maggie Handfelt
  • Outstanding CNR Sophomore
    • Sophie Hauser
  • Outstanding CNR Graduate Student
    • Jeremy Natzke
  • Outstanding CNR Graduate Research Assistant
    • Dakota Stankowski
  • Outstanding CNR Graduate Teaching Assistant
    • Erik Johnson
  • Outstanding Fisheries and Water Resources Student
    • Kayla Reed
  • Outstanding Forestry Student
    • Amanda Krieg
  • Outstanding Paper Science and Chemical Engineering Student
    • Dominique Mauhar
  • Outstanding Resource Management Student
    • Morgan Day
  • Outstanding Soil and Waste Resources Student
    • Nathan Stremcha
  • Outstanding Wildlife Ecology Student
    • Nicole Luoma

CNR Excellence Awards: Honoring Outstanding Faculty, Staff, and External Contributors

The CNR Excellence Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions of outstanding faculty, dedicated staff, and exceptional external partners who embody excellence in their fields. These awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment, innovation, and impact within the College of Natural Resources and beyond. Join us in honoring the talent and dedication that drive our college’s success and inspire our community.

2024-2025 Recipients

  • Outstanding Contributor Award (External)
    • William Kolodziej
  • Outstanding Contributor Award (External)
    • Sean Ruppert
  • Paper Industry Leadership Award
    • Ahlstrom Oyj
  • Conservation Leader Award
    • Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association – Healthy Grown Initiative
  • Excellence in Teaching Award
    • Laura Anderson-McIntyre
    • Holly Petrillo
  • CNR Outreach Education Award
    • Amy Kowalski
  • Outstanding Contributor Award (Internal)
    • John Oestreich
  • CNR Professional Service Award
    • Michael Tiller

2023-2024 Recipients

  • Outstanding Contributor Award (External)
    • Milwaukee Tool
  • Paper Industry Leadership Award
    • Georgia-Pacific Corporation
  • Conservation Leader Award
    • Jeb Barzen
  • Excellence in Teaching Award
    • Shelli Dubay
    • Holly Petrillo
    • Dan Keymer
  • CNR Outreach Education Award
    • Alyssa Gunderson
  • CNR Field Station Award
    • Friends of Schmeeckle Volunteer Crew
  • Outstanding Contributor Award (Internal)
    • Tim Sattler
    • Brady Smith
    • Mason Walton
  • CNR Professional Service Award
    • Rob Michitsch
  • CNR Scholarship Award
    • Bryant Scharenbroch

2022-2023 Recipients

  • Outstanding Contributor Award (External)
    • Betty Borchert
    • Steven Miller
  • Paper Industry Leadership Award
    • Mark Hassman
  • Conservation Leader Award
    • August Ball
  • Excellence in Teaching Award
    • Michael Rader
    • Jason Riddle
  • CNR Outreach Education Award
    • Nicole Filizetti
  • CNR Field Station Award
    • Ann Agnew
  • Outstanding Contributor Award (Internal)
    • Scott Johnson
  • CNR Professional Service Award
    • Kendra Liddicoat
  • CNR Scholarship Award
    • Michael Demchik

Honoring Exceptional Alumni

Below is a list of alumni from the College of Natural Resources who have been honored with prestigious alumni awards at both the college and university levels. These individuals have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to their fields and their commitment to environmental stewardship.

College of Natural Resources Alumni Award Recipients

UW-Stevens Point Distinguished CNR Alumni Award Winners

Visit the UW-Stevens Point Alumni Association for a complete list of distinguished alumni.