Recognizes exceptional master’s and doctoral graduates who demonstrate outstanding scholarly achievement, academic excellence, and meaningful contributions that reflect the values of Oklahoma State University’s land-grant mission. 

Recognizes graduate students for exceptional research accomplishments demonstrated through their thesis or dissertation work. The awards celebrate innovative scholarship and research contributions across disciplines at Oklahoma State University. 

Recognizes graduate coordinators and graduate program support staff who demonstrate exceptional dedication, leadership, and service in supporting graduate students and advancing graduate education at Oklahoma State University. 

Honors outstanding master’s students, doctoral students, and graduate faculty who demonstrate excellence in leadership, scholarship, service, professional involvement, and mentorship within the Oklahoma State University graduate community. 

Recognizes an outstanding graduate teaching assistant for excellence in teaching and contributions to the graduate student experience at Oklahoma State University. Award recipients receive formal recognition, a monetary award, and a certificate.