Students, organizations recognized at annual awards ceremony

The annual Student Life Recognition Awards celebrated outstanding organizations and students at a reception April 19.

The Office of Student Life presented more than 15 program, organizational and individual awards. The Community Service Learning Center, Laker Lake Night program, Omicron Delta Kappa, and Student Senate presented awards as well.
 

Programming

Educational Program - Delta Sigma Pi
Outstanding Cultural Program - Taste of the Arab World
Downtown Program - Delta Sigma Pi
Most Innovative - Black Student Union
Service Project - Delta Zeta Sorority

Individual

The President’s Award - Sean McCormack, Pals Student Mentor, and Ryan Addis, Alpha Sigma Phi
Outstanding Advisor - Markus Neuhoff, Pals Student Mentors, and Jennifer Pope, Humane Society
Outstanding Community Ally - Gwen Heatley, Harrison Park School
Outstanding Officer - Derek Begue, Delta Sigma Pi, and Megan Sutkiewicz, American Marketing Association
Most Promising - Jessica Wehby, Amnesty International; Elizabeth Sheldon, Best Buddies; Kasey Power, Delta Zeta Sorority; and Allison Vedder, Arab Culture Club

Organizational

Exemplary Internal Functions - Pals Student Mentors
Best New Organization - Swim and Dive Club
Art Hills Spirit Award - Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity
Outcomes of Involvement Align with University Mission Award - Human Society

Alternative Breaks received the Sheila Williams Outstanding Organization award, which is presented to an organization that has made a significant contribution to campus life, has bridged gaps between organization and individuals, and has demonstrated a commitment to service.