Now Accepting Nominations: 2026 Outstanding MC Student Award!

Posted January 27, 2026

Submit your nomination here!

Deadline: 2/20 1:00 PM EST

About the Award

Established in 2013, The Metropolitan College Outstanding Student Award honors and recognizes the workforce achievements of Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC) and University of Louisville (UofL) students working third shift at UPS who demonstrate outstanding leadership, work-life balance, and academic success

Award Criteria

• Commitment to academic success, career goals, and work-life balance
• Positive attitude towards the MC program and role model at UPS
• Involvement in experiential learning (employment, co-curricular activities, internships, etc.)

Student Eligibility

• Currently employed at UPS in an eligible MC work area
• Enrolled in the current spring semester
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Participated in the MC program for at least two semesters
• Agree to have name and photo published

Nominations Guidelines

• Nominators are those with direct knowledge of the nominee’s achievements including but not limited to, faculty, staff, supervisors, family, friends, classmates, etc.
• Self-nominations accepted
• Multiple nominations allowed

Awards Ceremony & Recognition

• Nominees: Names published on the MC website in May
• Winners: Featured on the MC website, social media, institutional ceremonies, and receive an award plaque

Previous Winners & Nominees

2025 Outstanding Metropolitan College Award Winners and Nominees

Questions? Contact Sarah Schladand at scprid01@louisville.edu or sarah.schladand@kctcs.edu