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The 2025

Partner Awards

Each year, the Client Success Team at Suitable celebrates the successes and strides that our partners have made during our Partner Award Ceremony. Check out the sensational award being given out this year!
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Marketing & Promotion

Marketing & Promotion


Within this category, we recognize partners who have made great strides in marketing and promoting their programs to students and across campus. Two awards are given: Best Branding and Most Creative Marketing Strategy.

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Best Branding

The Best Branding award is presented to those partners who have created a memorable and exciting branding campaign to engage students and impress stakeholders. Branding is what your program will be remembered for, and these partners have left a lasting impression!

Award Nominees

  • West Virginia University Honors College - Honors in Action
  • Villanova University Center for Graduate Research and Education and Career Management - GradADVANCE
  • Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law - Professional Development Program
  • University of Miami - Cane Commitment
  • Carthage College, The Aspire Center - The Aspire Program
  • The Universities at Shady Grove Career Readiness Operations - Hire U at USG
  • University of New Orleans - Privateer Passage
  • Grand Valley State University Office of Student Life - LakerLink
  • Texas State University McCoy College of Business - McCoy Ready
  • Tulane University Freeman School of Business - Freeman Beyond
  • Indiana University Bloomington College of Arts & Sciences - Momentum
  • Defiance College Institute for Career Readiness and Lifelong Learning - Jacket Journey
  • University of Louisiana Monroe Honors - FLIGHT Program
  • Tennessee Tech University College of Business - Level Up

Most Creative Marketing Strategy

This award recognizes those programs that demonstrate exceptional innovation, originality, and effectiveness in their marketing strategy. These programs have a unique perspective on marketing that captures a student’s eye and draws great interest in their Suitable program.

Award Nominees

  • Grand Valley State University Office of Student Life - LakerLink
  • Purdue University John Martinson Honors College - FORGE Your Story
  • University of Vermont Patrick Leahy Honors College - SCHEME
  • Mississippi University for Women - The W Flight Path
  • Hanover College - Panther Pursuits
  • Tennessee Tech University College of Business - Level Up

Key Contributors

Key Contributors


Within this category, we recognize partners who have seen great success in key areas of their pathway, such as engagement, activity completion or drive engagement with Suitable through attendance at webinars, workshops, and more. These partners always have ideas and best practices to contribute based on their ever-expanding knowledge base and tried-and-true methodologies employed in their programs.

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Highest Engagement


This award recognizes programs that have achieved a high level of engagement among their students. These programs have a clear insight into what motivates students and have implemented a variety of strategies to encourage student participation and involvement.

Award Nominees

  • Missouri Southern State University Honors Program - Honors PRIDE
  • Penn State University Smeal College of Business - Sapphire Leadership Academic Program
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy - Pitt Pharmacy Professional Development
  • Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law - Professional Development Program
  • California State University Northridge, David Nazarian College of Business and Economics Career Education & Professional Development Center - Professional Passport Program
  • University of Louisiana Monroe Honors - FLIGHT Program
  • Montreat College - Montreat 360
  • The University of Akron College of Business Institute for Leadership Advancement - UA Leadership Institute
  • University of Massachusetts Lowell Career Center - UML NACE Ready
  • Hanover College - Panther Pursuits

Most Completed Activities

This award recognizes programs with the highest average activity completions per student. The students in these programs have demonstrated a commitment to expanding their skill set outside of the classroom, and they have taken advantage of the many opportunities available to them.

Award Nominees

  • University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy - Pitt Pharmacy Professional Development
  • Abilene Christian University - ACU Compass
  • Penn State University Smeal College of Business - Sapphire Leadership Academic Program
  • Belmont University - WELL Core
  • Missouri Southern State University Honors Program - Honors PRIDE
  • Defiance College Institute for Career Readiness and Lifelong Learning - Jacket Journey
  • Montreat College - Montreat 360
  • University of Louisiana Monroe Honors - FLIGHT Program
  • University of Massachusetts Lowell Honors College - Honors by Design
  • Hanover College - Panther Pursuits

Most Engaged Partner


This award recognizes partners who have attended and participated in the most Suitable webinars and events, as well as engaged with our Suitable Insider pathway. We can count on these partners to be our hype crew when we host one of our many events and to share their Suitable experience with those in attendance.

Award Nominees

  • Anne Yumang, University of San Francisco School of Management
  • Frederick Simmons, Florida A&M University Honors Program
  • Matt Peyrek, Rutgers Business School
  • Josh Stockley, University of Louisiana Monroe Honors Program
  • Michelle Miller, Florida A&M University Honors Program
  • Sherrie Cannon, Tennessee Tech University College of Business
  • Dominique Bailey, Florida A&M University Rattler Ready

Program Growth Award

This award recognizes programs that have demonstrated remarkable growth in their reach and impact. Through strategic marketing and dedication to enhancing student experiences, these programs have shown substantial improvement in engagement metrics and outreach initiatives. This award honors the journey of "most improved," acknowledging the commitment and creative approaches that have propelled these programs to new heights.

Award Nominees

  • University at Buffalo School of Management - Suit-A-Bull
  • Bucks County Community College Out of School Youth Program - Bucks+ Ascend
  • Abilene Christian University Dallas - ACU Engage
  • Bucknell University College of Engineering - BisonCompass
  • Moravian University - Career Readiness Digital Badging Program
  • Texas State University McCoy College of Business - McCoy Ready
  • Tennessee Tech University College of Business - Level Up
  • Abilene Christian University - ACU Compass
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Best in Class

Best in Class


In this category, we have several awards that recognize our partners for putting their best foot forward, whether that be individually or with their entire program. These partners and their programs are ones to look up to and draw inspiration from, as they truly are the Best in their Class!

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Suitable Spirit Award


The Suitable Spirit Award recognizes programs that embody the values of Suitable, including teamwork, creativity, excellence, diversity, integrity, persistence, and grit. These programs go the extra mile to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed, and they do it with enthusiasm, dedication, and a sense of fun!

Award Nominees

  • Utah Tech University - My Experience
  • University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point School of Health Sciences & Wellness - PATH
  • Texas A&M University Mays Business School - RevUp
  • American University Kogod School of Business - Kogod Connect
  • North Carolina A&T State University Honors College - Honors College L.E.A.D.S.
  • Illinois State University College of Business - Business Bird Ready
  • The University of Akron College of Business - COB Professional Development
  • Lehigh University College of Business - Student to Professional
  • Florida A&M University Honors Program - Honors Strike
  • University of Texas at San Antonio Alvarez College of Business - Career Compass
  • University of Louisiana Monroe Honors - FLIGHT Program
  • Vanderbilt University Career Advancement & Engagement - VandyPASS
  • University of North Dakota Nistler College of Business & Public Administration - NistlerEdge
  • Nicholls State University - Ngage

Suitable Innovator Award

The Suitable Innovator Award recognizes our partners who have used Suitable to create an innovative co-curricular learning program. These programs have demonstrated ingenuity and a commitment to student success.


Award Nominees

  • Vanderbilt University Career Advancement & Engagement - VandyPASS
  • Michigan State University Broad College of Business - Broad 360
  • California State University Channel Islands Martin V. Smith School of Business & Economics - MVS Career Ready
  • Carthage College, The Aspire Center - The Aspire Program
  • Front Range Community College Teaching Excellence Center
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Law - The JD Competency Briefcase
  • Robert Morris University - RMU Ready
  • Tennessee State University - TSU Co-Curricular Transcript
  • Abilene Christian University - ACU Compass
  • University of Louisiana Monroe Honors - FLIGHT Program

The Student Advocate Award

The Student Advocate Award recognizes partners who have harnessed the power of Suitable to make a lasting impact on their students. These advocates have gone above and beyond, designing and implementing activities and programs that address critical needs and empower students to thrive. Through their dedication and innovative approach, they have become catalysts for positive change, creating a culture that prioritizes engagement, support, and opportunity for every student.

Award Nominees

  • Sherrie Cannon, Tennessee Tech University College of Business
  • Jessica Muth, California State University Channel Islands Martin V. Smith School of Business
  • Josh Stockley, University of Louisiana Monroe Honors Program
  • Brittany Franklin, North Carolina A&T State University Honors College
  • Terrance McClain, Texas State University McCoy College of Business
  • Rashaun Phillips, Kennesaw State University Coles College of Business
  • Sonja Marguin, Kennesaw State University Coles College of Business
  • Kadian Callahan, Kennesaw State University College of Science and Mathematics
  • Ashley Eden, Hanover College
  • D.J. Welch, Hanover College
  • Ian Toberman, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville John Martinson Honors Program
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Outstanding New Program

The Outstanding New Program award recognizes new programs that launched in the past academic year and have made a significant impact on student engagement. This award is given to programs that have hit the ground running, built a strong foundation, and have a dedicated team supporting their success.

Award Nominees

  • Paul Smith’s College - SmittyOn!
  • Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law - Professional Development Program
  • Tennessee Tech University College of Business - Level Up
  • Claflin University - Claflin Connect
  • Clemson University College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences - My Clemson Journey
  • Belmont University - WELL Core
  • University of Louisiana Monroe - Wingspan
  • Alma College - Alma Connect
  • New Jersey Institute of Technology Albert Dorman Honors College
  • University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Student Affairs - GEM OCC
  • University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Frederick Honors College - Honors OCC
  • Texas State University McCoy College of Business - McCoy Ready

Distinguished Program


The Distinguished Program award recognizes programs that have demonstrated excellence in using Suitable to best serve their student population while supporting their mission and vision. The award is given to programs that have gone above and beyond in their use of Suitable and have made a significant impact on student engagement.

Award Nominees

  • University of South Florida Bellini Center for Talent Development - Bellini Net
  • University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Sentry School of Business & Economics - C2C
  • Vanderbilt University Career Advancement & Engagement - VandyPASS
  • Temple University
  • University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • North Carolina A&T State University Honors College - Honors College L.E.A.D.S.
  • Rutgers University, Rutgers Business School - RBS Engagement & Leadership Experience
  • Bucknell University Freeman College of Management - BisonReady
  • Washington State University Carson College of Business - Carson Career Amplifier Program
  • The University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Business - UA Business LEAD
  • University of Louisiana Monroe Honors - FLIGHT Program
  • University of Pittsburgh Office of the Provost - Catalog of Opportunities

The Audience Choice Award


The Audience Choice Award celebrates the program that stands out as a source of inspiration and admiration among our community of partners. Selected by popular vote, this award honors a program that resonates with peers, showcasing exceptional creativity, impact, and dedication to student engagement. Recognized for its unique contributions and admired across campuses, this program embodies the spirit of collaboration and excellence.

The Audience Choice winner will be determined by popular vote during Pathways and announced on the final day of the conference alongside the Insider Competition. Be sure to vote on Suitable Insider and celebrate the standout talent with us!
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The Dr. Murrell Award

The Dr. Murrell Award is our top award, bestowed to partners who have made a significant contribution to student success.

This award recognizes individuals who have developed and implemented innovative programs and initiatives that have had a positive impact on student engagement and success, demonstrated a commitment to continuous improvement and a willingness to share their ideas with others, and served as a role model in the field of student success, and inspired them to think creatively about how to improve student outcomes.

The recipient of this honor will be revealed at Pathways!

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