Student Life Awards

Award Descriptions

Outstanding Financial Officer/Treasurer
Presented to individual(s) who have excelled as the Treasurer of an organization, through the use of leadership, stewardship of funds, and organization development. **Nominees must have served a full term as Treasurer by the end of the academic year.

Outstanding Vice President
Presented to individual(s) who have excelled as the Vice President of an organization, through the use of leadership and organization development. **Nominees must have served a full term as Vice President by the end of the academic year.

Outstanding President
Presented to individual(s) who have excelled as the President of an organization, through the use of leadership and organization development. **Nominees must have served a full term as President by the end of the academic year.

Jo Ann Litton Outstanding Advisor
Presented to student organization advisor(s) who are recognized for the outstanding job they have done. The nominee must be a volunteer advisor (one who is not an advisor due to their job description or payment given from the group). **Nominations should include information about the advisors style, commitment, and contributions to the organization.

Emerging Leader Award

Presented to a student leader who has been active in campus life and has made a commitment to improving the quality of life at Grand Valley. Nominees should have demonstrated involvement in such areas as residence life, student organizations, Laker Leadership programs, or community engagement.

 

Care For Community Award 
Presented to an organization for an excellent program that includes a volunteer, philanthropic or fund raising component.

Outstanding Educational Program 
Presented to an organization that has presented an exceptional educational program that addressed a topic or issue with the goal of educating the campus community. Programs should be well promoted and attended.

Outstanding Cultural Program 
Presented to an organization that has presented an outstanding program in the area of cultural diversity. The program should have dealt with a multicultural issue, and attracted a diverse group of students, faculty, and members of the community.

Collaboration In Programming 
Given to an organization that has excelled in the area of co-sponsorship with diverse number of student organizations and departments. The recipient of this award should have programmed more than one event with other organizations throughout the year.

Program of the Year 
Presented to an organization for a program that is recognized for its excellence. **All program nominations will be considered for this award.

Best New Organization Award 
Presented to an organization that is new to campus life. The organization should have developed a solid and active membership, clear goals for the organization, and demonstrated involvement in campus life.

Art Hills Spirit 
Presented to an organization that has demonstrated outstanding school spirit. This award is named in honor of Art Hills who exemplified the enthusiasm for campus life at Grand Valley. Art retired in 1988 as Executive Assistant to the President. He wrote the Grand Valley Alma Mater and was always active in promoting a positive spirit at Grand Valley. Organizations should have demonstrated school spirit at campus events and participation in campus life activities.

Shelia Williams Outstanding Organization 
Presented to an organization that has made a significant contribution to campus life, has bridged gaps between organizations and individuals, and has demonstrated a commitment to service. Shelia Williams was an alumna of Grand Valley who, through her involvement in student organizations and campus departments, demonstrated an outstanding commitment to student life. Organizations applying for this award should have demonstrated a similar commitment.

Most Improved Organization 
Presented to an organization that has made significant improvements in the areas of membership, retention, and programming. The nominated organization should be able to prove a noticeable improvement from the prior semester or academic year.

2024 Student Life Award Nominees & Award Winners

Programming Awards

Outstanding Educational Program

Presented to an organization that has presented an exceptional educational program that addressed a topic or issue with the goal of educating the campus community. Programs should be well promoted and attended.

Understanding the Gaza Strip - Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

Spanish Study Huddle & Craft Night - La Tertulia Spanish Club

Math Alumni Speaker Series - Applied Math Club

Dr. Chris Blackwood Seminar - Plant Club

Study and Destress - La Tertulia Spanish Club

Wendy Jo Carlton Speaker Event - Women In Cinema

Women’s History Month Event - Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority

Sexual Assault Awareness Speaker - Interfraternity Council

Recreational Therapy Open House - Recreation Therapy Student Association

Demystifying the Visa Process: A Guide to Hiring International Students - Data Science Society

Color in Politics - Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

Seidman IPO Hosts Michael Goad from Dow Credit Union - Seidman Investment Portfolio Organization

Exploring the Connections Between Graph Theory & Computer Science - Computing Club

Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Presentation by Seth Wolfgang - Computing Club

Mike King with his award

Care For Community Award

Presented to an organization for an excellent program that includes a volunteer, philanthropic or fund raising component.

Philippine Culture Night - Filipinx American Student Association

Kickin It With Kindness - Dance Troupe

Asian New Year Festival - Asian Student Union

LakerThon - Miracle Network Dance Marathon

AAC Dodgeball - Alzheimer’s Awareness Club

Carter with his award

Outstanding Cultural Program

Presented to an organization that has presented an outstanding program in the area of cultural diversity. The program should have dealt with a multicultural issue, and attracted a diverse group of students, faculty, and members of the community.

YBBW Hair Show - You Beautiful Black Women

Philippine Culture Night - Filipinx American Student Association

Asian New Year Festival - Asian Student Union

Ramadan Iftars - Muslim Student Association

Global Lounge - African Student Council

Delightful Discussions - Muslim Student Association

Cafe Mahogany: 50 Years of Hip-Hop - Black Student Union

Banda vs. Reggaeton Baile - Latino Student Union

Annual Black Excellence Fashion Show - Model Entertainment

International Pool Party - Bringing Together the World

Color in Politics - Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

Social Games - Bringing Together The World

2024 Celebrating All Walks of Life Pow Wow - Native American Student Association

El Festival de Musica: Fuego Baile - Latino Student Union

Asian Student Union with their award

Collaboration in Programming

Given to an organization that has excelled in the area of co-sponsorship with diverse number of student organizations and departments. The recipient of this award should have programmed more than one event with other organizations throughout the year.

President’s Ball - Student Senate, President’s Office, Campus Activities Board

Sibs and Kids Improv Show - Subject to Change Improv, Office of Student Life, Campus Activities Board

Pho By Night - Vietnamese Student Association, Gentex Corporation 

LakerCon - Student Interest Group for Illustrators, Comic Book Club, Fred Meijer Center for Writing & Michigan Authors, Department of Visual & Media Arts

Leadership Summit - Order of Omega, Office of Student Life, Hauenstein Center

Karaoke Night - Professional Society for Minorities in Honors, FMHC Student Council

Wings, Ramen, and Fruta - Latino Student Union, Black Student Union, Asian Student Union

Latino Student Union, Black Student Union, and Asian Student Union with their award

Program of the Year

Presented to an organization for a program that is recognized for its excellence. **All program nominations will be considered for this award.

Philippine Culture Night - Filipinx American Student Association

Kickin It With Kindness - Dance Troupe

Asian New Year Festival - Asian Student Union

LakerThon - Miracle Network Dance Marathon

AAC Dodgeball - Alzheimer’s Awareness Club

Understanding the Gaza Strip - Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

Spanish Study Huddle & Craft Night - La Tertulia Spanish Club

Math Alumni Speaker Series - Applied Math Club

Dr. Chris Blackwood Seminar - Plant Club

Study and Destress - La Tertulia Spanish Club

Wendy Jo Carlton Speaker Event - Women In Cinema

Women’s History Month Event - Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority

Sexual Assault Awareness Speaker - Interfraternity Council

Recreational Therapy Open House - Recreation Therapy Student Association

Demystifying the Visa Process: A Guide to Hiring International Students - Data Science Society

Color in Politics - Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

Seidman IPO Hosts Michael Goad from Dow Credit Union - Seidman Investment Portfolio Organization

Exploring the Connections Between Graph Theory & Computer Science - Computing Club

YBBW Hair Show - You Beautiful Black Women

Ramadan Iftars - Muslim Student Association

Global Lounge - African Student Council

Delightful Discussions - Muslim Student Association

Cafe Mahogany: 50 Years of Hip-Hop - Black Student Union

Banda vs. Reggaeton Baile - Latino Student Union

Annual Black Excellence Fashion Show - Model Entertainment

International Pool Party - Bringing Together the World

Social Games - Bringing Together The World

2024 Celebrating All Walks of Life Pow Wow - Native American Student Association

El Festival de Musica: Fuego Baile - Latino Student Union

President’s Ball - Student Senate, President’s Office, Campus Activities Board

Sibs and Kids Improv Show - Subject to Change Improv, Office of Student Life, Campus Activities Board

Pho By Night - Vietnamese Student Association, Gentex Corporation 

LakerCon - Student Interest Group for Illustrators, Comic Book Club, Fred Meijer Center for Writing & Michigan Authors, Department of Visual & Media Arts

Leadership Summit - Order of Omega, Office of Student Life, Hauenstein Center

Karaoke Night - Professional Society for Minorities in Honors, FMHC Student Council

Cookout & Carnival - Campus Ministry

Rock Painting with Self Care Club - Self Care Club

28th Annual GVSU Renaissance Festival - Renaissance Festival

RIBS Dance Competition - Rhythm in Blue Dance Team

Haunted Story Night - Professional Society of Minorities in Honors 

Kpop Prom - Kpop Group Evolution

Winter Showcase - Belly Dance Club

Euchre Tournament - Euchre Club

End of the Semester Tournament - Table Tennis Club

Crash-G - Rowing Club

Pho By Night - Vietnamese Student Association

Spring Showcase - Belly Dance Club

Ignite Dance Company Showcase - Ignite Dance

Crafting Night - Project Blue Heart

Kpop Unleashed - Kpop Group Evolution

Queer Rave - Young Democratic Socialist of America

Legally Blonde - STAGE

Wings, Ramen, and Fruta - Latino Student Union, Black Student Union, Asian Student Union

BizStream Company Visit - Computing Club

YDSA with their award

Individual Awards

Outstanding Financial Officer/Treasurer

Presented to individual(s) who have excelled as the Treasurer of an organization, through the use of leadership, stewardship of funds, and organization development. **Nominees must have served a full term as Treasurer by the end of the academic year.

Myriam Martinez - Recreational Therapy Student Association

Anna Sordilla - Filipinx-American Student Association

Ari Schneider - La Tertulia - Spanish Club

Jackson Gutowski - College Republicans

April Duran - Latino Student Union

Brendan Butterfield - Rowing Club

Alexander Gomez - Asian Student Union

Josilynn Hradowsky - Monarcas-Ballet Folklorico

Lillian Ferguson - Mu Epsilon Delta

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Outstanding Vice President

Presented to individual(s) who have excelled as the Vice President of an organization, through the use of leadership and organization development. **Nominees must have served a full term as Vice President by the end of the academic year.

Priscilla Nartey - You Beautiful Black Women

Savannah Lobsiger - Campus Ministry

Danahe Garcia Navarro - Latino Student Union

Danielle Blanchard - Connections Through Conversations

Graciela Ramirez - Monarcas Ballet Folklorico

Miles Toriani - STAGE

Outstanding President

Presented to individual(s) who have excelled as the President of an organization, through the use of leadership and organization development. **Nominees must have served a full term as President by the end of the academic year.

Jhon Kerby Gerlin - International Friendship 

Isabel “Izzy” Holtrop - Recreational Therapy Student Association

Nicolette Owen - La Tertulia - Spanish Club

Micah Dunsbergen - Campus Ministry

Elizabeth Gira - College Republicans

Antonio Green Jr. - Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

Jackelyn Palmas - Latino Student Union

Elinor Harrison - Phi Sigma Pi

Eliot Van Pelt - Rowing Club

Jordyn Bodell - Women in Medicine and Science

Quinten Proctor - Student Senate

Hailey Siwek - Society of Women Engineers

Brianna Lee - Asian Student Union

Madison Zimmerman - Public Relations Society of America

Faith Simon - Filipinx American Student Association

Carmina Laster - Filipinx American Student Association

Georgia Hessel - STAGE

Aisha Jones - Model Entertainment

Lila Abdelnour - Mu Epsilon Delta

Lucero Arizaga Jimenez - Monarcas Ballet Folklórico

Georgia

Jo Ann Litton Outstanding Advisor

Presented to student organization advisor(s) who are recognized for the outstanding job they have done. The nominee must be a volunteer advisor (one who is not an advisor due to their job description or payment given from the group). **Nominations should include information about the advisors style, commitment, and contributions to the organization.

Emily First - Campus Ministry

Donijo Robbins - College Republicans

Lisa Perhamus - Connections Through Conversations

Adeline Borti - African Student Council

Valerie Guzman - Student Senate

John Steeno - Subject to Change

Adrienne Wallace - Public Relations Society of America

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Emerging Leader Award

Presented to a student leader who has been active in campus life and has made a commitment to improving the quality of life at Grand Valley. Nominees should have demonstrated involvement in such areas as residence life, student organizations, Laker Leadership programs, or community engagement.

Brock Johnson - College Republicans

Rowan Elliot - Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center

Sophia Bates - Student Senate

Richard Dolinik - Student Senate

Lily Nykamp - Asian Student Union

Sophie Gemmen - Student Senate

Sophia
Lily

Organization Awards

Best New Organization Award

Presented to an organization that is new to campus life. The organization should have developed a solid and active membership, clear goals for the organization, and demonstrated involvement in campus life.

International Friendship

Students in Masters of Recreational Therapy Association

Street Medicine Club

Monarcas Ballet Folklorico

B.L.A.C.K.

Connections Through Conversations

494 Fashion Magazine

B.L.A.C.K.

Art Hills Spirit Award

Presented to an organization that has demonstrated outstanding school spirit. This award is named in honor of Art Hills who exemplified the enthusiasm for campus life at Grand Valley. Art retired in 1988 as Executive Assistant to the President. He wrote the Grand Valley Alma Mater and was always active in promoting a positive spirit at Grand Valley. Organizations should have demonstrated school spirit at campus events and participation in campus life activities.

Table Tennis Club

Psychology Club

Subject to Change

Subject To Change

Most Improved Organization

Presented to an organization that has made significant improvements in the areas of membership, retention, and programming. The nominated organization should be able to prove a noticeable improvement from the prior semester or academic year.

Swim Club

Chess Club

Black Student Union

Filipinx American Student Association

Rowing Club

Student Senate

African Student Council

Women in Medicine and Science

Stars for Make-A-Wish

Latino Student Union

Asian Student Union

STAGE

Mu Epsilon Delta

FASA

Shelia Williams Outstanding Organization

Presented to an organization that has made a significant contribution to campus life, has bridged gaps between organizations and individuals, and has demonstrated a commitment to service. Shelia Williams was an alumna of Grand Valley who, through her involvement in student organizations and campus departments, demonstrated an outstanding commitment to student life. Organizations applying for this award should have demonstrated a similar commitment.

You Beautiful Black Women

Black Student Union

Filipinx-American Student Association

Student Senate

Computing Club

Latino Student Union

LSU

2023 Student Life Awards Nominees & Award Winners

Programming

Best General Program

Self Care Club: Painting with Self Care

Bringing Together the World: Valentines Day

Mu Epsilon Delta: Painting Event, December Event, January Event, February Event

Alpha Kappa Psi: Holiday Sip n' Paint

You Beautiful Black Woman: YBBW Hair Show

Belly Dance Club: Winter Showcase

Dance Troupe: Cast Party

Campus Ministry: Downtown Coffee Crawl

Latino Student Union: S'mores Event

Alpha Kappa Psi: Sweeties Day Love

STAGE: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Renaissance Festival: 26th Annual Renaissance Festival

Panhellenic Association: Greek Welcome Back Block Party

Campus Ministry: Welcome Week Programming

Tabletop Gaming Club: Pride Prom

Ignite Dance Company: Ignite Dance Company Showcase

Winner: STAGE: Costume Contest

STAGE accepting award

Care for Community Award

Dance Troupe: "Don't Stop Be'Leafing" Fall Recital

Partners in Health Engage Team: How to be a Health Advocate

Miracle Dance Network Dance Marathon: LakerThon 2023

Dance Troupe: "Dancing for a Cure" Winter Recital

Iota Tau Alpha: Raising Funds for Wes Leonard Heart Foundation

Public Relations Student Society of America: CreatAthon

American Cancer Society: Relay for Life

Sigma Alpha Iota: A Capella Off

Alpha Kappa Psi: Service for the Served 

Winner: Vietnamese Cultural Association: Pho Night 2022

VCA posing with certificate

Outstanding Educational Program

Applied Math Club: Making Valentine's Day Crafts with Math!

American Association of Petroleum Geologists Student Chapter: Ray Donelick

Applied Math Club: Tech Interview and Resume Tips

Partners in Health Engage Team: How to be a Health Advocate

Real Estate Club: Eric Hoogstra

Panhellenic Association: Persist Woman's Empowerment Conference

Seidman IPO: Analyst Training Program

Public Relations Student Society of America: PR Thursdays

Alpha Kappa Psi: Professional Workshop Series

Alpha Kappa Psi: "Business Class" Resume Workshop

Alpha Kappa Psi: Well-Dress-Wednesday

Winner: Astronomy Club: Dr. Larry Molnar - Contact Binary Stars

Colin holding certificate

Outstanding Cultural Program

Bringing Together the World: What in the World 2023 - International Petals

La Tertulia - Spanish Club: In the Heights Watch Party

Native American Student Association: 22nd Annual Celebrating All Walks of Life Powwow

Black Student Union: Trap N Paint

Black Student Union: Cafe Mahogany

Indian Association: Diwali Celebration

Vietnamese Student Association: Pho Night 2022

Latino Student Union: Los Iconos de Musica Dance

Anthropology Club: Multi-Cultural Food Tasting

Campus Activities Board: Rocky Horror Picture Show

Winner: Asian Student Union: New Year Festival

five students with certificate

Collaboration in Programming

Asian Student Union, Asian Student Achievement Program, Office of Multicultural Affairs: Asian New Year Festival

American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Geology Department: Ray Donelick

Alpha Kappa Psi, Impact the Movement: Holiday Sip n' Paint

You Beautiful Black Woman, Delta Sigma Theta: YBBW Hair Show

Panhellenic Association, Fraternity & Sorority Life, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Multicultural Greek Council: Greek Welcome Back Block Party

Campus Activities Board, Alcohol and Other Drug Services, LGBT Resource Center: Rocky Horror Picture Show

Student Senate, Campus Activities Board: Presidents Ball

Alpha Kappa Psi, Speech Lab, Counseling Center: Managing Mental Health & Presenting in the Classroom

Filipinx American Student Association, Asian Student Achievement Program: FASAxASAP Sabroso Street

Alpha Kappa Psi, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.: Blu Tie You Know

Campus Activities Board, Laker Food Co., Recreation & Wellness, Housing: Sibs and Kids

Winner: Tabletop Gaming Club, In the Margins, Black Student Union, Swim Club, Organization for Professional Writers, LGBT Resource Center: Pride Prom

Program of the Year

Seidman IPO: Analyst Training Program

Campus Activities Board: Homecoming

Student Senate: Last Lecture

STAGE: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Student Nurses' Association: A Vital Affair

Public Health Society: GVSU Public Health Hosts Oral Health Education/Screening Event - An Interdisciplinary Community Partnership

Campus Activities Board: GV's Got Talent

Campus Activities Board: President's Ball

Campus Activities Board: Winterfest

Winner: National Pan-Hellenic Council: 2023 NPHC Icebreaker

Ben posing with the winner on stage

Individual

Outstanding Financial Officer/Treasurer

Hannah Kreun - Wildlife Biology Club

Lee Blumenauer - Student Nurses' Association

Camrie Roberts - Alpha Sigma Tau

Sydney Addington - Mu Epsilon Delta

Indya Miller - Alpha Kappa Psi 

Keane Ludovico - Filipinx American Student Association

Winner: Ben Biermacher - Student Senate

Ben with Gage on stage

Outstanding Vice President

Maya Ortiz - Sigma Lambda Gamma

Anna Cornell - Swim & Dive Club

Brianna Lee - Asian Student Union

Zachary Schmidt - Student Senate

Elettra Rizzo - Bringing Together the World

Elliot Van Pelt - Rowing Club

Clare Quirin - Public Relations Student Society of America

Lina Haas - Student Senate

Reniyah Curtis - You Beautiful Black Woman

Deja Shipp - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Cianna Janicke - Society of Women Engineers 

Amber Maldag - Wildlife Biology Club

Max Tyree - Sigma Pi Fraternity

Anne Davey - Alpha Sigma Tau

Mallory Everly - Student Senate

Carrianne Calderon - Filipinx American Student Association

Winner: Elias Giannakopoulos - Real Estate Club

Outstanding President

Molly Kleinfeldt - Women in Business

Sydney Higgins - InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

Abigail De Meo - Phi Sigma Pi

Erin Marshall - Swim & Dive Club

Roy Henderson - Real Estate Club

Kathryn Thorton - Recreational Therapy Student Association

Mason Kolanowski - Subject to Change

Kathryn Fulton - Campus Ministry

Breezy Rusher - African Student Council

Amberly Dzimira - Public Relations Student Society of America

Zachary Kaiser - Enterprise Systems Student Union

Kayla Lett - Society of Women Engineers

Dominique Patterson - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Jada Jennings - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and You Beautiful Black Woman

Lydia Cooper - Student Nurses' Association

Faith Kidd - Student Senate

Sierra Gulli - Mu Epsilon Delta

Michelle Luciano - National Pan-Hellenic Council

Hannah Bekius - Renaissance Fair Club

Steven Lawerence - Campus Activities Board

Winner: Anna Miller - Asian Student Union

Anna and Evan on stage

Jo Ann Litton Outstanding Advisor

Dr. Mary Karpen - Women in Medicine and Science

Heather Calderone - Gamma Phi Beta

V'Lecea Hunter - You Beautiful Black Woman

Katie Perschbacher - Alpha Sigma Tau

Glenn Valdez - Filipinx American Student Association 

Winner: Adrienne Wallace - Public Relations Student Soceity of America

Outstanding Faculty Member

Dr. Paul Murphy

Kelly Machnick, MS, OTRL

Dr. Paul Keenlance

Alexis Schewe

Dr. Jakia Marie

Winner: Dr. Dawn DeVries

Dr. DeVries posing in the photo booth

Outstanding GVSU Department

Anthropology Academic Department

LGBT Resource Center

Recreational Therapy Academic Department

School of Communications - Advertising & Public Relations Program

Biology Academic Department

Winner: Office of Multicultural Affairs

OMA accepting their award

Emerging Leader Award

Megan Gragg

Joe Ohaeche

Alexia Frazzitta

Keasha Cargill

Maria Modaff

Katelyn Brnjac

Tanner Motley

Carmina Laster

Faith Simon

Winners: Brendan Gordon & Lina Haas

students pose on the stage with certificate holders

Laker Active Citizen Award

Jada Jennings

Rickesha Swanson

Mikaela Crute

Abraham Bingham

Winners: Joe Ohaeche & Patrick Byrne

Organization

Best New Organization Award

Aesthetics & Bodybuilding Club

Chess Club

Wildlife Biology Club

Juggling Club

Self Care Club

Winners: Women in Medicine & Science and Ignite Dance Company

Chad poses with winners

Art Hills Spirit

Winners: Student Senate & Campus Activities Board

Jenny poses with winners

Shelia Williams Outstanding Organization

Pi Kappa Phi

Delta Sigma Pi - Lambda Xi

Subject to Change

Gamma Phi Beta

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Filipinx American Student Association

Winner: Student Nurses' Association

Valerie posing with the winner

Most Improved Organization

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Student Nurses' Association

Filipinx American Student Association

Winner: Latino Student Union

Latino Student Union

Community Impact Award

Circle K 

Stars for Make-A-Wish

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Wildlife Biology Club

Sigma Alpha Iota

Mu Epsilon Delta

Alpha Kappa Psi

Sigma Lambda Gamma

Winner: Delta Tau Delta


2022 Student Life Awards Nominees & Winners


Programming

Care for Community Award Nominees

Alpha Phi Omega - Volunteer Service

PRSSA - Soft Skills Starter Pack

Winner: More Than a Meal - March for Meals

More Than a Meal

More Than a Meal - March for Meals

Outstanding Educational Program Award Nominees

CAB - Diversity, Equity, and Healthy Masculinity with Carlos Andrew Gomez

Laker Racing Formula SAE - Collegiate Design Competition Workshop & Mentorship Series

Winner: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Real Deal With the Doulas

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Real Deal With the Doulas

Outstanding Cultural Program Nominees

CAB - Dominican Dance Night

CAB - Seeing Red with Ebony Stewart

CAB - Diversity, Equity, and Health Masculinity with Carlos Andrew Gomez

Winner: Asian Student Union - Asian New Year Festival

Asian Student Union - Asian New Year Festival

Asian Student Union - Asian New Year Festival

Collaboration in Programming

Residence Housing Association/CAB/OSL/STAGE - Haunted Arboretum

CAB/Tabletop Gaming Club/Laker Food Co./RecWell - Winterfest

Winner: CAB/La Tertulia/Laker Food Co. - Dominican Dance Night

CAB/La Tertulia/Campus Dining - Dominican Dance Night

CAB/La Tertulia/Campus Dining - Dominican Dance Night

Program of the Year Award Nominees

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - ProteKt Yourself

CAB - Homecoming

Pre-Dental Club - Manual Dexterity Night

Film Academy - Film Awards

CAB - Laker Kickoff

CAB - Welcome Week Tie Dye

Laker Formula Racing SAE - Collegiate Design Competition Workshop & Mentorship Series

Winner: Residence Housing Association/CAB/OSL/STAGE - Haunted Arboretum

Residence Housing Association/CAB/OSL/STAGE - Haunted Arboretum

Residence Housing Association/CAB/OSL/STAGE - Haunted Arboretum


Individual

Outstanding General Member Nominees

Andrew Tran - Asian Student Union

Garrett McGuirt - WHALE

Brynn Barckholtz - CAB

Chris Welmerick - Subject to Change

Jada Kaufmann - NSSLHA

Erin Westberg - CAB

Michaela Triemstra - Swim & Dive

Cody Theil - AIGA

Winner: Abraham Bingham - Filipinx American Student Association

Outstanding President Nominees

Amanda Paler - Dance Troupe

Brooke Keck - Alternative Breaks

Marian Reid - Asian Student Union

Autumn Mueller - Student Senate

Breezy Rusher - African Student Council

Taegen Byers - Students For Choice 

McKenzie Sandel - Rowing

Hayley Blair - Farm Club

Emma Fitzgerald - SWCS

Annabelle Kopcan - NSSLHA

Mason Kolanwoski - Subject to Change

Gretta Robbins - Delta Sigma Pi

Veronica Lidy - Swim & Dive

Maya Deciechi - Hunger & Homelessness

Emma Nelson - PRSSA

Jay Chapa - CAB

Jasmine Wilson - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Joshua DeVries - College Republicans 

Winner: Dylan Clemons-Midgett - Alpha Kappa Psi

Outstanding Faculty Member Nominees

Kathryn Christopher

Anthony Spencer

Lorie Jager

Laura Schnieder

Darren Walhof

Adrienne Wallace

Thomas Pentecost

Mary Karpen

Kristin Renkema

Robin Spring

Karen Niemchick

Julia VanderMolen

Corrina Campau

Brittland DeKorver

Jeffrey Kelly Lowenstein

Winner: Quincy Williams

Emerging Leader Award Nominees

Katelyn Brnjac - Alpha Sigma Tau

Davon Whitfield - Impact the Movement

Steven Lawrence - CAB

Logyn Miller

MaryJo Buechler

Juston Wolters - W8GVU Amateur Radio

Erin Westberg - CAB

Winner: Lauren Stitt - PRSSA

Outstanding Financial Officer/Treasurer Nominees

Megan Lynch - Women's Club Lacrosse

Carolyn Morgan - Alternative Breaks

Ryan Forman - Esports

Keane Ludovico - Filipinx American Student Association

Jacob Joanis - Swim & Dive

Lauren Thomas - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 

Winner: Angela Iott - Gamma Phi Beta & Softball

Angela Iott - Gamma Phi Beta & Softball

Angela Iott - Gamma Phi Beta & Softball

Outstanding Vice President Nominees

Trevor Blood - College Republicans

Faith Kidd - Student Senate

Jesse Schmitt - PRSSA

Kyla Marquez - Filipinx American Student Association 

Samantha Sager - Swim & Dive

Krysta Rydecki - Data Science Society

Elias Giannakopoulos - Seidman IPO

RaKya Collins - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Samuel "Sam" Jacobs - CAB

Brooklyn Chaffee - CAB

Winner: Lillian "Lilly" Baker - CAB

Lillian "Lilly" Baker - CAB

Lillian "Lilly" Baker - CAB

Jo Ann Litton Outstanding Advisor Nominees

Zach Jacobs - RHA

Melissa Baker-Boosamra - Student Senate

Katie Perschbacher - Alpha Sigma Tau 

Alexis Schewe - Pre-Dental Club

Katie Garrett - CAB

Dr. Adrienne Wallace - PRSSA

Winner: Dr. Nicholas Baine - Formula SAE Racing & W8GVU Amateur Radio

Dr. Nicholas Baine - Formula SAE Racing & W8GVU Amateur Radio

Dr. Nicholas Baine - Formula SAE Racing & W8GVU Amateur Radio


Organization

Best New Organization Award Nominees

QSTEM

More Than a Meal

Yarn Arts Club

Club 13

Students Feed Families

Women in Medicine & Science

Winner: Filipinx American Student Association

Filipinx American Student Association

Filipinx American Student Association

Art Hills Spirit Award Nominees

Women's Club Lacrosse

Swim & Dive

Winner: Campus Activities Board

Campus Activities Board

Campus Activities Board

Shelia Williams Outstanding Organization Award Nominees

Esports Club

PRSSA

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Winner: Alternative Breaks

Alternative Breaks

Alternative Breaks

Most Improved Organization Award Nominees

College Republicans

Women's Club Lacrosse

WHALE Radio

Habitat for Humanity

Swim & Dive

Winner: A Capella GrooVe!

A Capella GrooVe!

A Capella GrooVe!


Civic Engagement

Community Impact Award

More Than a Meal

American Cancer Society

Alternative Breaks

Winner: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 

Laker Active Citizen Award

Jordan Stewart

Erin Brady

Samuel "Sam" Jacobs

Brooklyn Chaffee

Winner: Amiya Carreras

Amiya Carreras

Amiya Carreras



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