Each year, the campus hosts the Academic and Student Achievement Awards ceremony where we recognize and honor students for their accomplishments inside and outside of the classroom. To nominate a student for an award, fill out the form below!

Nominator's Information
Title:
Which student achievement award are you nominating someone for?
Eric A. and Josephine S. Walker Award
The purpose of this award shall be to recognize undergraduate students enrolled at the Commonwealth Locations whose outstanding qualities of character, scholarship, leadership, and citizenship have been directed into programs and services that have positively influenced fellow students and have contributed to the prestige and well-being of their campus and, hence, to the reputation of the University as a whole.
Student Information
Parent and/or Guardian Information
Nomination Information
Please include number of years and office held.
Comment on the other noteworthy personal contributions of time, energy, and/or initiative that the nominee made for the general good of fellow students and the campus community.
Top Influencers Award
These leaders consistently demonstrate a positive influence among their peers, exhibit high integrity, and serve as an example to their fellow students while excelling academically. This award recognizes the exceptional contributions of outstanding students who have made a difference through service to the community, leadership in a student organization, promotion of diversity, civic engagement, human rights, or the arts, innovative or creative projects outside the classroom, or other contributions that support their fellow students. Eligible recipients must be full-time sophomores, juniors, or seniors at Penn State New Kensington, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.35, and submit a nomination form detailing their out-of-class contributions. The principal selection criterion is excellence in co-curricular involvement and leadership, either through a single project or sustained engagement during their time at Penn State.
Which of the following did this student demonstrate?
Emerging Leader Award
This award recognizes students that have had an impact on a student organization or any type of campus student leadership by demonstrating outstanding leadership through dedication to their club or organization, community service, promotion of diversity, responsible citizenship, and academic excellence. Consideration for this award shall be given to a full-time undergraduate student in their first, second or third semester at Penn State New Kensington and has a CUMULATIVE GPA of 2.5 or higher. The recipient should be actively engaged in at least one recognized student group or organization, or have demonstrated dedication to campus, and have clearly demonstrated creativity, initiative, and genuine interest in continuing his/her involvement in outstanding leadership and service to the University community.
This nomination is due by Friday, March 13, 2026. If you have any questions, please reach out to Beth Reiners at [email protected].
Penn State Spirit Award
This award recognizes an outstanding student who exemplifies true Penn State Spirit and Pride. Consideration for this award shall be given to any sophomore, junior or senior student who is full of “Spirit” and Penn State Pride. This student also shows integrity, character as a leader, is a hard worker, and is dedicated to the campus.
Student Club of the Year Award
In recognition of the club that has shown commitment to the student body by providing co-curricular experiences to the campus community, and exceptional leadership.
Club Advisor of the Year Award
This award recognizes any student organization advisor who exhibits outstanding service to an organization. The recipient is nominated by any member of a Penn State New Kensington community.
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