Peter J. Barrett Integrity Award is awarded annually to a student who has demonstrated their commitment to campus values, specifically showing their “commitment to personal and professional integrity.”
Peter J. Barrett taught at UW-Whitewater in the Finance and Business Law Department for many years and retired from teaching in 1997. Prior to his teaching career at UW-Whitewater he was an Olympic athlete in the field of sailing.
Fair play and honesty were more important to Peter than medals. While competing in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics in sailing, Peter tacked on to port and accidentally touched another tacking boat – a clear violation of the rules governing the race. No one onboard the other boat noticed the “rub”. Even though only Peter was aware of the contact, he retired himself from the race. Even while in a non- racing mode, he beat the first-place finisher by 50 yards. He was awarded the silver but could have easily claimed the gold.
Nominees are evaluated on the following Criteria:
- Demonstration of ethical behavior in both the classroom and in their co-curricular involvements.
- Continuous demonstration of personal integrity in decision-making and leadership.
- Participation in co-curricular activities that has had a positive impact on the campus community.
The Buchholz Visionary Award recognizes those who see the potential in others and what an organization can achieve with a little elbow grease and some great mentorship. It’s a recognition of their vision for our future. One with collaboration and dedication. It includes service, time, and faith in their peers. 
Dr. Greenhill came to the UW-Whitewater campus in 1962 to teach political science and stayed, serving in many capacities over the span of his 37-year career. While on campus he organized the Campaign for Excellence, which added millions to the University's Foundation, as well as instituted the Core Curriculum program with the vision of crafting Whitewater into a premier comprehensive university. 
The “Mackin Commitment to Inclusivity” award was named in honor of the late Mary Beth Mackin. Mary Beth joined UW-Whitewater in 1988 and from the beginning was a passionate and dedicated Warhawk. She loved UW-Whitewater deeply and was always so proud of all we accomplished, of course never taking any credit in the process. She was a woman of integrity who always strived to do the right thing and of course we all know she was someone we could count on, someone who would always go the extra mile to help out, and someone who cared deeply and worked tirelessly for the students, faculty and staff of this university. 
Dr. Reuben Klumb was the first advisor of homecoming activities at UW-Whitewater, and until just a few years ago, he continued to be a presence at Warhawk Homecomings and University events. He would certainly be impressed by the students that have been nominated.
The James R. Connor Leadership Grant was designed to recognize and reward student leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to the development of their personal leadership skills.