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University Program Board

Awards Given By UPB

Achievement of Excellence

This award is given to a General Board member's outstanding service to our organization.

  • 2016 - Nicole Bianchi and Annelise Mool
  • 2015 - Maddy Marchini
  • 2014 - Jenna Cusumano
  • 2013 - Sarah Cylkowski
  • 2012 - Rachel Lewandowski
  • 2011 - Liz Stimac
  • 2010 - Christina Koch
  • 2009 - Katie Pratt
  • 2008 - Kevin Parkinson
  • 2007 - Charley Shroyer
  • 2006 - Jillian Davison
  • 2005 - Sara Blumber

Billy Quigley "Full Board member of the Year" Award

This award is given to a Full Board member for their outstanding service and dedication to the UPB.

  • 2016 - Martin Spytek
  • 2015 - Jackie Steffens
  • 2014 - Sean Lisitza
  • 2013 - Erin Chaput
  • 2012 - Ryan Fernandez
  • 2011 - Jeremy Zaucha
  • 2010 - Patrick Donovan
  • 2009 - Mike Prendergast

Progress in Programming

This award is given to a General Board Member who shown growth as a programmer and a student leader.

  • 2016 - Melissa Hill
  • 2015 - Michael Minton
  • 2014 - Maddy Marchini
  • 2013 - Maddy Marchini
  • 2012 - Nicole Placek
  • 2011 - Jack Micetich
  • 2010 - Rachel Jones
  • 2009 - Kathleen Rose
  • 2008 - Laura Mueller
  • 2007 - Josh Sukow

Casey Meyers Impact of Leadership Award

This award is given to a graduating UPB Student who has devoted at least four years to the University Program Board.

  • 2016 - Bri Jackson
  • 2015 - Maddy Marchini
  • 2013- Patrick Donovan
  • 2012 - Liz Stimac
  • 2011 - Casey Meyers

First- Year Involvement

This award is given to a first year student at Illinois State University who dedicates there time and energy toward the success of UPB.

  • 2016 - Martin Spytek
  • 2015 - Carrie LaBotte
  • 2014 - Nicole Bianchi
  • 2013 - Ashley - Yantis
  • 2012 - Kyle Klein
  • 2011 - Andrew Seketa
  • 2010 - Rachel Lewandowski
  • 2009 - Kevin Kasey
  • 2008 - Jackie Schuessler
  • 2007 - Katie Pratt
  • 2006 - Rachel Lindenmuth
  • 2005 - Courtney Moore

Program of the Year

This award is given to the UPB Committee(s) that developed and presented a program during the academic year that best represented the values and mission of our organization.

  • 2016 - First Weekend: Paint Party
  • 2015 - Springfest: Dan + Shay
  • 2014 - MTV's Girl/Guy Code
  • 2013 - Divas for Diversity Shangela
  • 2012 - Ross Matthews
  • 2011 - Homecoming Carnival
  • 2010 - Springfest: Normal Stock
  • 2009 - Double Feature Friday
  • 2008 - Mythbusters
  • 2007 - Kanye West
  • 2006 - Rocky Horror Picture Show
  • 2005 - First Friday Series