CAFNR Student Council

Constitution (PDF)

Leadership Team

Effective: January – December 2026

Braden Havlik, President
Gentrie Davis, Vice President
Taylon Morgan, Secretary
Cole Peters, Treasurer
Addy Nichols, Public Relations Coordinator
Anna Pfaff, CAFNR Week Co-Chair
Gavin Rhode, CAFNR Week Co-Chair
Kaitlyn Blakemore, At-large Representative
Sophie Geppert, At-large Representative
Abby Blakemore, At-large Representative
Nikita May, At-large Representative

Outstanding Student Awards

The CAFNR Student Council annually recognizes students who have demonstrated the core values of the University and qualities of excellence associated with the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. CAFNR clubs/organizations and degree programs may nominate one student for each academic level (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior).

Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.

Nominations are categorized into academic levels based on the number of credit hours completed. Credit hours in progress are not counted toward the academic level.

Freshman: Completed less than 30 credit hours
Sophomore: Completed between 30 and 59 credit hours
Junior: Competed between 60 and 89 credit hours
Senior: Completed 90 or more credit hours and graduating next May, August, or December

Nominations

Annual Deadline: March 1

Use 12 pt. font, 1” margins, and single space within paragraphs for all documents.

Nomination packets must include:

Nominee’s statement focused on why he/she should be selected as the Outstanding Student by addressing the following selection criteria (limited to one page):
- Evidence of Excellence – share how you have demonstrated academic excellence at MU including, but not limited to cumulative GPA, major, career aspirations, and projects completed.
- Innovative Thinking – includes, but not limited to research, service learning, and experiential learning opportunities completed and what you have learned and shared from these experiences.
- Inspirational Impact – includes, but not limited to participation in study abroad and engagement and leadership in campus organizations or clubs.
- Personal Connections – includes, but not limited to relationships developed, involvement in your degree program, and volunteer engagement.
Resume (limited to one page).
A letter of support from an advisor, faculty member, or the president of the student club/organization sponsoring the nomination (limited to one page).

Submit nominations to CAFNRStuCo@missouri.edu with the subject line Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Nomination. Nomination packet must be submitted in a single PDF attached to the email with the file name: Year_Academic Level_LastFirstName (e.g., 2026_Freshman_TigerTruman.pdf).

Selection will be made by a panel representing the following: 1) Student Council, 2) Faculty, 3) Emeriti Faculty, 4) Staff, and/or 5) Alumni.

Please contact the CAFNR Student Council at CAFNRStuCo@missouri.edu with any questions.

Outstanding Student Club/Organization

The CAFNR Student Council annually recognizes a student club/organization that demonstrates the core values of the University and qualities of excellence associated with the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.

Eligibility: The club/organization must be recognized and in good standing with the University’s Organization Resource Group (ORG). The previous year’s outstanding club/organization recipient is not eligible.