2025 Student Affairs Awards

Posted By: Niki Peterson On: 2025-04-16
Posted On: 2025-04-16

Saint Mary’s presents Student Affairs awards to students, faculty, staff. Saint Mary’s University recognizes outstanding students, faculty, and staff, who have exhibited outstanding leadership in student affairs/residence life.

Awards include:

Charlene “Char” Tjaden Outstanding Resident Assistant Award is presented to an individual who has led by example. The recipient of the award is someone who has actively created and promoted a positive community and worked cooperatively with their individual staff team as well as the entire Residence Life team. They have worked hard to fulfill all the programming requirements and done so creatively. This individual has continually been a leader and a mentor, listened to and encouraged their residents while being committed to the values of the Office of Residence Life and reflecting the contributions of Char.  — Mallory Brown, daughter of David and Lisa Brown, of Austin, MN.

Brother Frank Carr, FSC Student Service Award is presented in recognition and appreciation of outstanding service and engagement in student life at Saint Mary’s and reflects the contributions of Brother Frank. — Zachary Campbell, son of Greg and Karen Campbell of Ellsworth, IA.

Brother Charlie Burke, FSC Award is presented to a faculty or staff member who has made significant contributions to the entire Student Affairs Department. This individual has promoted the growth of the whole student through their exemplary standard of ethical service, dedication to creating developmental relationships, their desire to promote lifelong learning and reflect the contributions of Brother Charlie. — Samantha Borawski, Assistant Professor, Business and Communication

Brother Finbar McMullin, FSC Award is presented to a professional member of the Saint Mary’s campus who demonstrates to be an individual who unselfishly meets the needs of the undergraduate students and reflects the contributions of Brother Finbar. — Jeremy Beck, Help Desk Supervisor