Kourtney Huettl receives Samuel E. Wood Medallion

2013 May 21

Kourtney Huettl of Northfield, Minn., received the Samuel E. Wood Medallion, the highest nonacademic honor award at University of Wisconsin-Stout.

Huettl, majoring in hotel, restaurant and tourism management, was recognized for involvement in Peer Advisors; Latinos Unidos; Stout Student Association.

The award is given annually to seniors who have been active in student activities, displayed leadership ability and excelled academically. The winners are chosen by a committee representing students, faculty and staff.

The Wood awards, along with other awards, were presented recently at the annual Leadership Awards banquet sponsored by the Involvement Center and Stout Student Association.

Samuel E. Wood was a longtime assistant chancellor for Student Services/Dean of Students. He retired in 1991 and died in February at age 83.