The goal of the Student Employee of the Year award is to recognize the extraordinary work being done by student employees acting as leaders and innovators in their roles. Hourly student employees carry out important services with passion, initiative, and dedication, all while cultivating professional skills and helping our university and community thrive.
Student Employee of the Year
Nominees are judged on 5 key categories; Community Service, Collaboration & Teamwork, Leadership, Technology & Innovation and Critical Thinking
The winner from Iowa State University each year is entered in a regional and national competition with the Midwest Association of Student Employment Administrators and National Student Employment Association.
2025 Awards Reception
Student Employee of the Year Nominations
Nominations have now closed for the 2024-2025 school year. We will open nominations for the 2025-2026 awards in November 2025.
Check out the 2024-2025 SEOTY Award Winners here.
Student Employee Supervisor of the Year Nominations
Nominations have now closed for the 2024-2025 Student Employee Supervisor of the Year award as well. check out the 2024-2025 SESOTY award winners here.