In 2025, STP created a new award called the STP Champion Award. This recognition was developed to honor the “unsung heroes” of STP—members who may not hold named leadership roles but whose meaningful, consistent, and often behind-the-scenes contributions strengthen STP in important ways. Individuals are nominated by leaders across the organization. The winners receive a letter and award certificate from STP and recognition across STP's social media outlets.
Brittany Avila (University of Nevada Reno)
Jenel Cavazos (University of Oklahoma)
Melissa Maffeo (Wake Forest University)
Karen Naufel (Georgia Southern University)
Blake Nielsen (Columbia College)
Heather Scherschel (Washington and Lee University)