Student Government Involvement Award

Kaitlyn Sternhardt, College of Arts & Sciences

Recognizes a student who has demonstrated exceptional commitment, leadership and service through active participation in student government.

Eubie Blake Humanitarian Award

Tahira Jilu, School of Computing & Engineering

Honors a student who has significantly advanced cultural enrichment, inclusion and the arts while positively impacting the campus community.

Edwin A. Steck Award

Madison Alves, School of Business

Awarded to a student who exemplifies outstanding sportsmanship, integrity and excellence in athletics.

SGA Campus Impact Award

Jocelyn Reynolds, School of Health Sciences

Recognizes a student whose involvement has measurably enhanced the overall student experience and campus life.

SGA Outstanding Faculty Award

Clorinda Velez, College of Arts & Sciences

Honors a faculty member who demonstrates exceptional dedication to teaching, scholarship and student success.

SGA Outstanding Staff Member Award

Mercedes Meszaros, Staff | Facilities

Recognizes a staff member who has made a significant contribution to student life and the quality of the university experience.

Outstanding First Year Award

Lily Zahka, College of Arts & Sciences

Presented to a first‑year student who has made a positive and meaningful impact on the campus community.

Emerging Leader Award

Colby Douglass, School of Health Sciences

Honors a student who has demonstrated strong leadership potential and early contributions to the university.

Outstanding Sophomore Award

Joseph (JJ) Saunders, School of Communications

Recognizes a sophomore who has had a significant positive impact on campus during the academic year.

Albert H. Jente Memorial Prize

Megan Pollard, College of Arts & Sciences

Awarded to a student who best exemplifies loyalty, cooperation, teamwork and dedication to their class.

Outstanding Junior Award

Eve Behrens, School of Health Sciences

Honors a junior who has demonstrated leadership, involvement, and positive influence within the university community.

Multicultural Student Leader of the Year Award

Akintola Akinniyi, School of Business

Recognizes a student who has promoted multicultural understanding and engagement on campus and beyond.

International Student Leader of the Year Award

Alexandra Martinakova, School of Communications

Honors an international student who has significantly advanced the international student community and campus inclusion.

Global Citizen of the Year Award

Akalia Barnes, School of Health Sciences

Awarded to a student who has demonstrated leadership in global engagement, international awareness and cross‑cultural understanding.

Emmanuel Laboy Social Justice Advocate Award

Kofi Wilson-Sey, School of Business

Recognizes a student who has shown exemplary commitment to advancing equity, justice, and social change.

Club Sports Leadership Award

Maeve Campbell, School of Business, School of Communications

Honors a student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and contribution to the club sports program.

Recreation Member of the Year Award

Christopher Nardi, School of Business

Recognizes a student who exemplifies the values of recreation and contributes positively to recreational programs.

Orientation Leader of the Year Award

Trista Caffyn-Parsons, School of Business

Awarded to a student who has made significant contributions to welcoming and supporting new students through orientation.

Health & Wellness Leader of the Year Award

Victoria Caggiano, School of Health Sciences

Honors a student who serves as a role model for healthy living and promotes overall wellbeing within the community.

Kindness and Generosity of Spirit Award

Genesis Camejo, School of Health Sciences

Recognizes a student who consistently demonstrates compassion, generosity, and care for others.

Outstanding Community Service Award

Allison Larkin, College of Arts & Sciences

Awarded to a student who has made a meaningful impact beyond the university through sustained volunteer service.

Interfaith Religious Leadership Award

Amber Unger, College of Arts & Sciences

Honors a student who has contributed significantly to the spiritual life of campus and fostered interfaith understanding.

Resident Assistant of the Year Award

Charlyse LaMantia, School of Business, School of Computing & Engineering

Recognizes a resident assistant who has made an exceptional contribution to the residential community.

Fraternity Member of the Year Award

Timothy Zidle, School of Health Sciences

Honors a fraternity member who exemplifies leadership, service and dedication to fraternity values.

Sorority Member of the Year Award

Cam Howe, School of Health Sciences

Recognizes a sorority member who demonstrates outstanding commitment to leadership, service and sorority values.

Fraternity of the Year Award

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Student Organization

Awarded to the fraternity that has demonstrated excellence in leadership, service, scholarship and community engagement.

Sorority of the Year Award

Kappa Delta Sorority, Student Organization

Honors the sorority that exemplifies outstanding leadership, service and organizational excellence.

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Distinguished Impact Award

Madison Meagher, School of Health Sciences

Recognizes an individual or group whose work reflects moral leadership, social responsibility and lasting positive impact.

H. Pearce Family Community Leadership Award 

Benjamin Anasis, College of Arts & Sciences

Sarah Springer, School of Health Sciences

Honors outstanding leadership that strengthens partnerships and positively impacts the broader community.

Outstanding Senior Award

Julianna Mazzella, College of Arts & Sciences

Recognizes a graduating senior who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, service and impact throughout their time at the university.

Outstanding Student Affairs Leadership Award

Gretchen Scotland, School of Health Sciences

Honors a student who has shown exceptional leadership within Student Affairs initiatives and programs.

Philip Troup Achievement Prize

Jessica Theodore, School of Computing & Engineering

Awarded to a student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement, perseverance, and personal growth.

Member of the Year Award

Shreeya Patel, School of Health Sciences

Recognizes an individual whose dedication and enthusiasm have significantly strengthened their organization.

Unsung Hero Award

Tahira Jilu, School of Computing & Engineering

Honors a student whose behind‑the‑scenes contributions have positively influenced the university community.

Advisor of the Year Award

John Somers, Staff | Student Affairs

Recognizes an advisor who has provided exceptional guidance, support and mentorship to a student organization.

Mentor of the Year Award

Kelley Zaleta, Staff | Student Affairs

Honors an individual who has made a meaningful difference by supporting, encouraging and guiding students.

Community Service Event of the Year Award

Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity: Bethany Historical Society Service Initiative, Student Organization

Awarded to a group whose service event best exemplifies impactful volunteerism and community engagement.

Event of the Year Award

MSLC Culture Night, Student Organization

Recognizes an event that demonstrated excellence in planning, execution and positive impact on the campus community.

Judith Frank Student Organization of the Year Award

The Pizza Project, Student Organization

Honors a student organization that has demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation and service.