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Student Affairs Awards
In 2016, the Division created the Student Affairs Awards Ceremony to honor their outstanding achievements and recognize exemplary commitment to Kennesaw State University. The Student Affairs mission states, “our students will achieve success through practical application of knowledge by becoming engaged ethical leaders who serve their local and global communities.” The ceremony is the embodiment of that practical application and provides an opportunity to applaud the success of many individuals and programs.
Student Affairs Student Awards & Selection Criteria
The Student Affairs Student Awards consists of four categories-leadership, connections and belonging, civic engagement, and community and school spirit. Each category will have an award recipient for one student, one student group (registered student organization, fraternity, sorority, intramural team, club sport team, group sponsored by a department), and one program/event.
The minimum qualifications for all nominees include: good academic standing (student),
good standing with regard to conduct (student, student organization/group), good standing
with sponsoring department (student organization/group).
Nominations for 2025 Student Affairs Student Leadership Awards will open in Spring
2025.
For more information about each award and the selection criteria, please see below.
Awards
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Student Affairs Leadership Award
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This award is designed to recognize one student, student group, and event/program
which best exemplifies the Division's emphasis on leadership development. Strong nominees
for this award will demonstrate the following behaviors and accomplishments:
- Positions held within organization/group
- Positive impact within organization/group
- Created sustained legacy
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Connections and Belonging
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This award was created to celebrate one student, student group, and event/program
that has a genuine dedication to contribute to a more diverse and inclusive campus.
Strong nominees for this award will demonstrate the following behaviors and accomplishments:
- Demonstrating cultural awareness and competence
- Encouraging a sense of belonging among peers
- Commitment to an inclusive community
All student nominees will be considered for the Student of the Year or Emerging Leader
of the Year. All student group nominees will be considered for the Student Group of
the Year award. All event nominees will be considered for the Student Event of the
Year award.
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This award acknowledges one student, student group, and event/program that models
extraordinary commitment to voluntary service on campus and int he greater local and
global community. Strong nominees for this award will demonstrate the following behaviors
and accomplishments:
- Volunteering with intent for social change
- Advocating for social issues within campus and the surrounding community
- Demonstrating a strong sense of civic duty and democratic engagement
All student nominees will be considered for the Student of the Year or Emerging Leader
of the Year. All student group nominees will be considered for the Student Group of
the Year award. All event nominees will be considered for the Student Event of the
Year award.
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Community and School Spirit Award
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This award is presented to one student, student group, and event/program that devoted
time and passion to exhibiting the vision and values of Kennesaw State University
while contributing to an engaging dynamic campus culture. Strong nominees for this
award will demonstrate the following behaviors and accomplishments:
- Support for campus programs, events, and initiatives
- Increasing a sense of school spirit among peers
- Inspire and renew pride in campus community
All student nominees will be considered for the Student of the Year or Emerging Leader
of the Year. All student group nominees will be considered for the Student Group of
the Year award. All event nominees will be considered for the Student Event of the
Year award.
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This award is presented to one student, student group, and event/program that demonstrates
a commitment to innovative programming, ideas, and initiatives for the student body.
Strong nominees for this award will demonstrate the following behaviors and accomplishments:
- Providing new and exciting program, initiative, or project for the campus community
- Partnering with another group to implement program, initiative, or project
- Finding creative methods for meaningful student engagement within organization
All student nominees will be considered for the Student of the Year or Emerging Leader
of the Year. All student group nominees will be considered for the Student Group of
the Year award. All event nominees will be considered for the Student Event of the
Year award.
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Student of the Year Award
This award is given annually to a junior, senior, or graduate student who has demonstrated
outstanding overall service and scholarship for the benefit of the Kennesaw State
community during their collegiate career. The ideal nominee will have demonstrated
a profound commitment to the Division of Student Affairs values of Integrity, Inclusion,
Community, Discovery, and Civility. |
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This award is bestowed annually upon a first- or second-year student who has shown dedication to involvement in the Kennesaw State community. The ideal nominee will have demonstrated initiation, motivation, and potential for student leadership. |
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Student Group of the Year Award
This award is given annually to a student group that is true to its stated mission and works hard to live out its purpose on campus. In addition, this is an inclusive organization which has excelled in the recruitment and retention of its membership, provided consistent means of leadership development, collaborated with other student groups, and participated in KSU programming. The ideal nominee will have demonstrated a profound commitment to the Division of Student Affairs values of Integrity, Inclusion, Community, Discovery, and Civility. |
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Student Group Advisor/Supervisor of the Year
This award is presented annually to the Kennesaw State employee who advises/supervises a student group. The ideal nominee will have demonstrated exceptional organizational advisement, personal mentoring, and leadership development among students. |
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Student Program of the Year
This award is given annually to an event/program that embodies Kennesaw State spirit
through its commitment to leadership development, collaboration among groups, and
programmatic efforts to enhance the quality of campus life. The ideal nominee will
have a profound connection to the Division of Student Affairs values of Integrity,
Inclusion, Community, Discovery, and Civility. |
Previous Winners
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AWARD |
| Kimberly Smith |
Civic Engagement Award, Student |
| KSU Service Fellowship |
Civic Engagement Award, Program or Event
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| EcoOwls: Students for Sustainability |
Civic Engagement Award, Student Group
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| Amiyah Richardson |
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, Student |
| Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. |
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Award, Program or Event
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| American Medical Student Association |
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Award, Student Group
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| Jaida Jenkins |
Community and School Spirit Award, Student
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| Coles Ambassadors for Student Success |
Community and School Spirit Award, Student Group
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| Anthony Harrison |
Innovation Award, Student
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| EcoOwls: Students for Sustainability |
Innovation Award, Program or Event
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| CPS Peer Counselors |
Innovation Award, Student Group
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| Christian Gehrke |
Student Affairs Leadership Award, Student
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| Coles Ambassadors for Student Success |
Student Affairs Leadership Award, Student Group
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Gabrielle Jones
Summer Williams
Krishna Naraparaju
Jalon Bailey
Anindita Deb
Katelyn Sinnott
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Scrappy’s Bucket List Award
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Sierra McHugh-Bryan
Chelsea Holness
Diamond Thompson
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OwlsServe Award
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Coles Ambassadors for Student Success
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Student Program of the Year Award Recipient
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American Medical Student Association
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Student Group of the Year
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Dr. Gail Scott
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Student Group Advisor/Supervisor of the Year
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Esmeralda Rangel
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Emerging Leader Award
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Summer Williams
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Student of the Year
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| RECIPIENT |
AWARD |
| Emory Roy |
Civic Engagement Award, Student |
| EcoOwls |
Civic Engagement Award, Student Group |
| Yoshi Castro |
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, Student |
| Student Nurses Association |
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, Group |
| Brown Sound and Latin Soul, hosted by Sigma Lambda Upsilon Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. |
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, Event/Program |
| Sahil Bardai |
Community and School Spirit, Student |
| Adopt-A-Stream |
Community and School Spirit, Group |
| Sofia Torres |
Emerging Leader Award |
| Astrid Cuellar Benitez |
Innovation, Student |
| Public Relations Student Society of America |
Innovation, Group |
| Nicole Brock |
Student Affairs Leadership |
| Salsa with the Señoritas, hosted by Sigma Lambda Upsilon/ Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc |
Student Program of the Year |
| The Night Owls |
Student Group of the Year |
| Leslie Holmes Minor, Student Nursing Association |
Student Group Advisor of the Year |
| Ryan Waltman |
Student Leader of the Year |
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| RECIPIENT |
AWARD |
| JayP Powell |
Civic Engagement Award, Student |
| Thomas Cassidy |
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, Student |
| Black Musicians Coalition |
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, Group |
| The Blueprint |
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, Event/Program |
| Jake Stevens |
Community and School Spirit, Student |
| Black Storm Cheer Squad |
Community and School Spirit, Group |
| Sabrina Ridgley-Thornton |
Innovation, Student |
| Esports and Gaming Club |
Innovation, Group |
| Frankie Berryman |
Student Affairs Leadership |
| The Blueprint |
Student Program of the Year |
| Black Musicians Coalition |
Student Group of the Year |
| Chuck Colin |
Student Group Advisor of the Year |
| Zae Brewer |
Emerging Leader |
| Thomas Cassidy |
Student Leader of the Year |
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| RECIPIENT |
AWARD |
| Karen DSouza |
Student of the Year |
| Sigma Lambda Upsilon |
Organization of the Year |
| "Students' Voices" hosted by K-Pop Club and Korean Language Club |
Event of the Year |
| Maya Parr |
Student Affairs Leadership Award, Student |
| Student Government Association |
Student Affairs Leadership Award, Organization |
| Amani Johnson |
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Award, Student |
| International Student Association |
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Award, Organization |
| Havan Temesghen |
Civic Engagement Award, Student |
| Civic Engagement Team |
Civic Engagement Award, Organization |
| Eunice Cuffie |
Community and School Spirit Award, Student |
| Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. |
Community and School Spirit Award, Organization |
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