OUTSTANDING OFFICER AWARD
Sammi Weber, Â University of North Dakota
The Outstanding Officer Award is given to an officer on the NDSA Executive Team that the General Assembly believes has gone above and beyond expectations in service to the NDSA and the students of North Dakota.
Sammi Weber is a senior majoring in English and Psychology at the University of North Dakota. She was a head delegate in the NDSA for a semester before assuming the Vice President of Communications position. This year, Sammi served as the President.
Past Recipients: Casey Orvedal (UND, 2017-2018), Sovi Herring (DSU, 2018-2019), Taylor Toso (UND, 2019-2020), Faith Wahl (UND, 2020-2021), Christian Walth (NDSU, 2021-2022), Gina Burtness (VCSU, 2022-2023), Katherine Kempel (UND, 2023-2024)
OUTSTANDING HEAD DELEGATE AWARD
Neil Person, Williston State College
The Outstanding Head Delegate Award is given to the NDSA Head Delegate who has best represented their institution through their commitment to the NDSA and who has worked diligently to foster a strong delegation throughout the academic year.
Past Recipients: Madison Nelson-Gira (NDSCS, 2017-2018), Miranda Petrich (UND, 2018-2019), Dawson Dutchak (UND 2019-2020), McKenna Warcken (NDSU 2020-2021), Makai Bashir (NDSCS, 2021-2022), Tucker Bercier (MaSU, 2022-2023), Kiara Radke (VCSU, 2023-2024)
MOST DEDICATED DELEGATES AWARD
The Most Dedicated Delegate Award is given to two NDSA delegates that the General Assembly believes have been the most committed to the organization throughout the academic year.
Blaize Morris, Bismarck State College
Blaize Morris is a sophomore majoring in Computer Science and Criminal Justice at Bismarck State College. Blaize is a part of the NDSA organization holding the Head Delegate Role for one year at her institution. She has also held an interest in the PAR taskforce, learning more about resolutions and testimony for Legislative years.
Briar Maudal, North Dakota State College of Science
Briar Maudal is a sophomore at the North Dakota State College of Science. This is her second year being active in the NDSA, and she hasn’t missed a meeting. She serves as the head delegate for her institution, and loves to get students from her college fired up about advocating for others!
Past Recipients: Kevin Gilgallon (MiSU, 2016-2017), Gracie Lian (UND, 2017-2018), Taylor Toso (UND, 2018-2019), Mason Rademacher (NDSU, 2019-2020), Christian Walth (NDSU, 2020-2021), Garret Fettig (VCSU, 2021-2022), Celeste McCash (LRSC, 2022-2023), Connor Ferguson (UND, 2022-2023), Carter Gill (VCSU, 2023-2024), Hayden Larson (NDSCS, 2023-2024)
STUDENT ADVOCATE AWARD
Dr. Mark R. Hagerott, Chancellor for the North Dakota University System
The Student Advocate Award is given to any individual – student or non-student – that the General Assembly believes has made a significant, positive improvement to higher education in North Dakota during the academic year.
Dr. Mark R. Hagerott serves as Chancellor for the NDUS and has been an important advocate for students. Chancellor Hagerott’s research and writing are focused on the evolution of technology, education, and changes in technical career paths, and he is the author of multiple articles and book chapters, with a recent emphasis on unmanned systems.
Past Recipients: Jared Melville (NDSU, 2016-2017), Lisa Johnson (NDUS, 2017-2018), Kaleb Dschaak (UND, 2018-2019), Eric D. Olson (NDUS, 2019-2020), Mark Sanford (R-North Dakota House of Representatives District 17, 2020-2021), Katie Fitzsimmons (2021-2022), Mike Nath (2022-2023), Greg Stemons (2023-2024)
NDSA LEGACY AWARD
Carter Gill, Valley City State University
The NDSA Legacy Award is given to a student graduating from the North Dakota University System who will not be able to vote in future meetings. The General Assembly must believe that this delegate has made a powerful, positive, and reoccurring contribution to the students of North Dakota and higher education throughout their time at the NDSA.
Carter Gill is a senior majoring in History Education with minors in Music and Political Science at Valley City State University. Carter is a familiar face to the NDSA with his work in the NDSA introducing many resolutions regarding bills in the North Dakota legislature and social issues affecting NDUS students. Carter has served as the Director for Policy, Advocacy, and Research and Vice President of Governmental Affairs and has testified on behalf of the NDSA numerous times in both the 68th and 69th legislative sessions.
Past Recipients: Ayaka Ohi (MiSu, 2017-2018), Jared Melville (NDSU, 2018-2019), Mike Moen (MaSU, 2019-2020), Kevin Gilgallon (NDSCS, 2020-2021), Gracie Lian (UND, 2021-2022), Garret Fettig (VCSU 2022-2023), Sadie Hanson (2023-2024)Â