Fort Wayne, Ind. – Tuesday, May 10, IU Fort Wayne hosted their first annual IU Fort Wayne Awards Banquet to honor the excellence and accomplishments of graduating students from each school.

Congratulations to the following students:

Gwendolynn Pettibone

• Degree: Undergraduate Certificate in Dental Assisting
• Award: Leadership Excellence Award

Tiffany Koble

• Degree: Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
• Award: Excellence in Clinical Skills, Academics and Overall Professionalism

Mikayla King

• Degree: Bachelor of Science in Dental Technology
• Award: The Charles A. Champion award for Overall Excellence in Laboratory Skill and Performance

Yusra Yasser Saleh

• Degree: Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
• Award: Leadership Award

Zayne Cole

• Degree: Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging and Radiologic Sciences
• Award: Clinical Excellence Award

Katelyn Holt

• Degree: Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging and Radiologic Sciences
• Award: Clinical Excellence Award

Randall McComb

• Degree: Doctor of Medicine
• Award: The Outstanding Student Leadership in Community Service              

Nick Ferguson

• Degree: Doctor of Medicine
• Award: Outstanding Student Teacher Award                  

Leah Amstutz

• Degree: Doctor of Medicine
• Award: Outstanding Student Leadership in Global Health Initiatives

Luke Landrigan

• Degree: Doctor of Medicine
• Award: Outstanding Student Achievement in Professionalism Award              

Connor Holcomb

• Degree: Doctor of Medicine
• Award: Dr. Franklin Bryan Award   

Kristina Stinson    

• Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Award: Outstanding Leader and Role Model Award

Oriana Makowski

• Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Award: Leadership Qualities Both in the Classroom and Clinical Setting Award

Katelyn Kiernan

• Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Award: Perseverance and Excellence in Clinical Practice Award

Zinnia Be

• Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Award: Integrity, Compassion and Kindheartedness Award

Oliva Arroyo

• Degree: Bachelor of Social Work
• Award: Student Service and Leadership Award

Hydeia Ayers

• Degree: Bachelor of Social Work
• Award: Student Service and Leadership Award

Candace Underwood

• Degree: Master of Social Work
• Award: Student Service and Leadership Award

Cameron Shackelford

• Degree: Master of Social Work
• Award: Student Service and Leadership Award