Many administrative and academic offices could not run effectively if it were not for the dedicated help of graduate assistants. The purpose of this annual award is to recognize one graduate student who has proven to be an assistant capable of taking on responsibilities beyond the job requirements.
Award recipients
| Year | Recipient | Department |
| 2014 | Adam Crawford | Counseling, Leadership, and Special Education |
| 2013 | Hunter Klie | Administrative Studies |
| 2012 | Drew Rogers | Social Work |
| 2011 | Lisa Wainwright | Office of Student Financial Aid |
| 2010 | Jessica Clements | University Communications |
| 2009 | Laura Clark | Communication Sciences and Disorders |
| 2008 | Lindsay Goodwin | Political Science |
| 2007 | Kazumi Holcomb | English Language Institute (ELI) |
| 2006 | Meghan Lowery | Office of the Provost |
| 2005 | Nicole Flowers | College of Education |
| 2004 | Matt Frauenhoffer | Office of Disability Services |
| 2003 | Heather Barbre | Center for Dispute Resolution |
| 2002 | Ben Atwell | Social Work |
| Year | Recipient | Department |