Awards - Outstanding Student

Each year NMU's Criminal Justice Department recognizes its outstanding graduating undergraduate senior, and their graduating master's student. Past Recipients  click here.

2007-2008       Thomas Kopczyk

Thomas Kopczyk is a part-time correctional officer with the Marquette County Sheriff's Department and a dispatcher with NMU's Department of Public Safety and Police Services. Most recently, the Oshkosh, Wisconsin Police Department hired Thomas as a police officer and he begins employment shortly after graduation. He has maintained an overall GPA of 3.30 and will graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice in May of 2008.

Thomas is active in the Criminal Justice Association and enjoys outdoor sports and spending time with family and friends. His successes reflect his dedication to his educational and career aspirations, and serves as a model for others to follow.