Deadline for nomination submission: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Student Life Committee is accepting nominees for the following awards to be presented at Spring Honors Day on Friday, May 15, 2026. Nominations will be accepted from any student, administrator, faculty, or staff member. Please note: select no more than 2 awards for each student; self-nominations are not permitted. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Nominations can be submitted by signing in here using Gettysburg College credentials:
Student Life Committee – Spring Awards Nominations Form
Students who receive nominations will be notified directly via email with further information and instructions.
Student Life Committee Spring Awards 2026
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD
An award is given by the President of the College to the senior student whose enthusiasm, energy, and contributions in student affairs demonstrate outstanding leadership.
MUHLENBERG GOODWILL PRIZE
A certificate is awarded to a senior student "for growth during formative years at Gettysburg College in awareness of personal responsibility for the welfare of all peoples; for a degree of achievement in same during college years; and in the hope of future accomplishment for betterment of community, state, and nation."
EDWIN AND LEANDER M. ZIMMERMAN SENIOR PRIZE
The income from a fund is given to the senior whose character, influence on students, and scholarship have contributed most to the welfare of the College.
FRANKLIN MOORE AWARD (Student Senate Nominates)
Given to a senior who, during his/her undergraduate years, has shown the highest degree of good citizenship and, by character, industry, enterprise, initiative, and activities, has contributed the most toward campus morale and the prestige of the College.
HENRY W. A. HANSON SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Given to a senior who plans to enter graduate school in preparation for college teaching. The award is in recognition of a student's leadership of and distinguished service to Gettysburg College and to the cause of education in the Lutheran Church and the nation. The recipient must have taken the Graduate Record Examination.
SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP PRIZE
Established by the Class of 1996 and Mr. Robert Stockberger, Class of 1933, this award is presented annually to two juniors advancing to their senior year who best exemplify Gettysburg College through academics (minimum 3.3 GPA) and service to the campus community. In addition, the Senior Scholarship Prize fund shall be augmented with future senior class gifts. Nominated students are invited to attend Fall Honors Day where they will be recognized.