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Delta College annually recognizes the success of its high-achieving students with graduate student awards.

The awards acknowledge outstanding new graduates who represent the future of the Great Lakes Bay Region and beyond. Awards are given to students for their academic achievement and dedication to their field of study.

Thanks to the generosity of several businesses, organizations and individuals, recipients receive a monetary gift to assist with their future endeavors.

Award of Excellence for Academics & Citizenship

Brandon Hillaker
Brandon Hillaker
Dr. William R. Collings Award of Excellence

Brandon Hillaker, of Saginaw, graduated with an associate in arts in the psychology transfer pathway, earning a 3.9 GPA. On campus and across Michigan, he has worked to raise awareness of mental health issues and to reduce the stigma by organizing mental health fairs, participating in a 400-mile triathlon fundraiser and authoring two books. Brandon plans to continue his education, focusing his research on bipolar disorder with the goal of helping individuals living with the condition thrive, rather than simply survive.

Exemplary Service & Leadership Award

Lexus Lytle
Lexus Lytle-Moutoux
Robert and Joyce Hetzler Family

Lexus Lytle-Moutoux, of Saginaw, graduated with an associate in applied science in nursing (RN) with a 3.3 GPA. During her time at Delta College, she balanced demanding coursework and clinical shifts while maintaining employment and staying active in community service at Delta, local schools and youth sports programs. Lexus currently works as an intensive care nurse and plans to attend Saginaw Valley State University to further her education and prepare for advanced roles in the nursing profession.

Program Achievement Awards

Applied Industrial Technology Award
Gougeon Employees Foundation
Rebecca Yager

Art Award
Peter B. and Suzanne Smith Frantz
Scott Raft

Business, Computer & Information Technology Award
Delta College Foundation
Victoria Shanks

Business & Management Award
Morley Family Foundation
Jennifer Newcomb

Education Award
Edward and Kathryn (Dunn) Langenburg
Ayden Janetsky

Engineering & Mechanical Technology Award
Fred E. Dulmage Memorial
Grace Campbell

English Award
Margaret T. Timm
Brandon Hillaker

Health Sciences Award
James R. McIntyre
Josie Kozfkay

Language Studies Award
Lola Bishop Whitney
Chelsea Anderson

Law Enforcement Award
Fraternal Order of Police, Bay City Lodge 103
Mykeem Boykins

Life Sciences Award
Julius and Irene Sutto
Ella Loshaw

Mathematics Award
Jim and Janis Van Tiflin 
Dalton J. Vican

Nursing Award
Frances Goll Mills
Lexus Lytle-Moutoux

Office Professions & Administration Award
Delta College
Chelsea Anderson

Physical Sciences Award
The Dow Chemical Company Michigan Operations
Quintin Gates

Social Sciences Award
Wesley C. Timm
Autumn Fransen

Nickless Family Scholarship
This scholarship is made available by the Allen E. & Marie A. Nickless Memorial Foundation to provide support for Delta graduates who are continuing their education at a Michigan university.
Caleb Eurich
Emily Furlo

Board of Trustees Award

Student graduates with a 4.0 grade point average

Mikaila Bluew
Kayla Costigan
Ashley Deibel
Ella Loshaw
Jennifer Newcomb
Mariah Scheuerlein 
Nathan Warren

Hannah Wejrowski