Student Awards
ACHS is thrilled to share the winners of its prestigious Student Awards, honoring exceptional academic achievement and outstanding contributions to the ACHS community.
The following annual awards are announced at the ACHS Virtual Commencement Ceremony:
Student Leadership Awards
This is a student-nominated award given to students who demonstrate exceptional service and leadership throughout the academic year.
2024 Recipient: Laura McClellan, AAS in Integrative Health Sciences
2023 Recipient: Angela Belcher, AAS in Integrative Health Sciences
Peer Mentor Awards
These awards (formerly the Peer Tutor Awards) are a testament to the recipient’s unwavering commitment to assisting their peers as a tutor. Through their contributions to the mentoring program, these award recipients have exemplified the qualities of a mentor and a guide, enriching the academic journey of their fellow students. The Rising Star Peer Mentor Award honors a first-year peer tutor who has shown a strong commitment to excellence and supporting ACHS students. The Distinguished Peer Mentor Award is given to a peer tutor who has excelled in supporting, motivating, mentoring, and engaging students with their coursework. It recognizes those who have helped other students succeed, fostered a sense of belonging, and provided support with grace and compassion.
2026 Recipients:
Distinguished Peer Mentor Award: Ashley Ballou
Rising Star Peer Mentor Award: Jessica Hyder
2025 Recipients:
Distinguished Peer Tutor Award: Ashley Ballou
Rising Star Peer Tutor Award: Anyssah Arguelles
2024 Recipients:
Distinguished Peer Tutor Award: Dani Reyes, BS in Integrative Health Sciences
Rising Star Peer Tutor Award: Belinda Sigstad
2023 Recipient: Dani Reyes, BS in Integrative Health Sciences
Annual Nominations
Our 2026 Nomination period has closed. Please check back for the 2027 nomination period.