Outstanding Students of the Year

These students embody the ideals of academic excellence, service to others, and leadership that make Cal Poly Humboldt such an incredible place to be at. The winners of each category can be seen on their category page. 

Overall Outstanding Students of 2024-2025

Cheyenne Ty portrait

Cheyenne Ty
She/Her/Hers
Computer Science
Lily Yassemi portrait

Lily Yassemi
She/Her/Hers
Computer Science
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2024-2025 Winners of the OSAs

2024-2026 Outstanding Student Award Winners

The Two Overall Outstanding Students of the Year

The Two Overall Outstanding Students of the Year

These Outstanding Student Awards recognize the excellence and achievements of our students. The awards include:

Academic Awards

  • Excellence in Academic Discipline for CNRS/CPS/CAHSS

  • Excellence in Visual & Performing Arts

  • Patricia O. McConkey Outstanding Graduate Student Award

  • Outstanding Student Research

Co-Curricular Awards

  • Outstanding Contribution to a Campus Club, Program, or Organization

  • Outstanding Contribution to an Associated Students Program

  • Al Elpusan Award for Student Activism

  • Award for Excellence in Community Service

  • Award for Excellence in Intercollegiate Athletics or Sports Clubs

  • Award for Excellence in Sustainability

  • Award for Excellence in Student Employment

The nomination process for the Academic Year 2025-2026 will be opened on December 12, 2025. 

For information on 25/26 nomination timeline, go to osa.humboldt.edu/nomination-process for the timeline and nomination link.

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All winners will receive a beautiful and sustainable burl wood award from Redwood Laser. In addition, the two overall outstanding student award winners will receive their award and a monetary award from the Webb Leadership Endowment. 

If you have any questions, email osl@humboldt.edu.

We would like to thank the sponsors of this event, as well as those who helped make it possible.

Sponsors/helpers

Offices of Research and the Vice Provost for the Research and Patricia O. McConkey awards

The Office of the President

The Vice President of Enrollment Managment

Faculty and Staff Selection Committee Members

The Office of Student Life

Webb Leadership Endowment