Who will win the Clarke Awards 2025?

The 2024-25 Clarke University Annual Awards Nominations have been announced, and voting has been completed. This year the three awards that are being voted on are the John A. Miles Service Award, the Mabel A. Rooney Hoffman Award, and the Francis J. O’Connor Memorial Award. This year’s nominees range from athletes to club presidents and tutors.

The John A. Miles Service Award is presented to a freshman who has demonstrated academic diligence and energetic service during their first semester at Clarke. Faculty, administrators, and fellow freshmen vote on the recipient, who will receive a $1,000 stipend. Nominees who accepted the nomination completed a questionnaire detailing their involvement on and off campus, as well as personal accomplishments. This year’s nominees include:

• Mariela Jimenez – Volunteer at the CUpboard

• Allison Miller – Women’s Soccer Team Member

• Luz Del Rosario Kwiatkowski Pérez – Crux Talks Host

• Jenna Ulin – CSA Senator

• Anthany Dean – Baseball Team Member

• Jazz Daughtrey – Co-President of Mock Trial

Established in 1969, the Mabel A. Rooney Hoffman Award honors a junior who has demonstrated exceptional effort and interest in the classroom and has taken advantage of service opportunities within Clarke University. This year’s recipient will receive a $100 stipend. Voting for the award was open to juniors, faculty, and staff. The nominees for this year include:

• Joseph Ward – Assistant Coach of the Men’s Soccer Team

• Taryn Nolting – Women’s Volleyball Player

• Danyel Rieck - Clarke Cast and Crew Member

• Sophia Wilson – Clarke Cast and Crew president

• Olivia Schafer – CANS Board Secretary

• Sophia Morrison – Clarke Scholars Program Member

• Sydney Herzmann – CSA Student Body President

• Angela Rivas – Chemistry 110, 111, and 107 Tutor

• Shane Jordan – Men’s Bowling Team Member

• Abigail Prunty – CSA Junior Senate Representative

• Paulo Simon – Hispanic Student Union President

Recognized as Clarke University’s most prestigious senior honor, the Francis J. O’Connor Memorial Award is presented to a student who exemplifies exceptional cooperation, generosity, kindness, leadership, and academic achievement. Faculty, staff, and senior class members vote on this award, which carries a $1,000 stipend for the recipient.

This year’s nominees include:

• Jesse Frye – Men’s Golf Team Starter

• Sarah Pratt – Physical Science Club Treasurer

• Emma Gant – Art History Tutor

• Emily Trinkle – Cheer and Dance Team Captain

• Hailey Huckstorf – Ceramic Club President

• Jaden Voshell – Teachers for Tomorrow Member

• Alexander Beard – Lacrosse and Golf Member

• Eikichi Saito – Men’s Soccer Team Member

• Morgan Catchur – Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete

• McKenzie Nodolf – Scholars Program Co-President

• Kainoa Gerard – Academic Resource Center Coach

All of the nominees added more detailed information in their acceptance forms. The chosen activities, teams and clubs of the nominees are just a fraction of the involvement on campus. The winners for these three awards will be announced at the Spring Honors Recognition Ceremony on May 2nd.