Student Leader Awards

 2023 Student Leader Awards: FYP

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SLA 2023 Winners

Student Governing Association Awards

Administrator of the Year: 
Recognizes an administrator who demonstrates outstanding performance, provides exemplary support, encourages excellence, and contributes to the attainment of institutional goals.

• Mary Beth Daisey

Unsung Leader Award
Highlighting a student leader that is not always publicly recognized for their work, but puts in utmost dedication and effort into their organization's mission and vision throughout the school year.

• Christeen Perera
• Emily Fabricante

Unsung Organization Award
Highlighting the organization that is not always publicly recognized for their work, but has done excellent work throughout the school year.

• RUC Green Thumbs

Civic Enagement Award
Highlighting a student that takes an active role and interest in working with others and working with and for the community.

• Marshall Pasternak

Problem Solver Award
This characteristic involves not only knowledge and skills, but also an innate mindset to find innovative solutions and succeed even in the face of adversity.

• Emanuel Rodriguez

Inspiring Leader Award
Recognizes an individual that leads from a deep sense of purpose and responsibility to create positive change.

• Waliya Rahman

Equity & Inclusion Award
Recognizes an individual that has created, promoted, and maintained diversity and inclusion by establishing an environment that recognizes, encourages, and effectively utilizes each individual's talents.

• Jade Duhoit
• Francesca Pockels

Student Advocate Award
Recognizes passionate students who demonsrate outstanding commitment to advocacy for the student body.

• Kyra Miller
• Felix Liu

Rising Leader of The Year
Recognizes a student leader who has shown leadership potential, dedication, and initiative who demonstrates a commitment to making a positive impact in their community. This award recognizes the individual's potential to continue to make a significant impact and celebrates the promise of their future leadership. The recipiennt of this award has shown leadership qualities and determination that have made them stand out as a rising star.

• Lesley Liu
• Uchechi Chukwu

Fraternity & Sorority Affairs Awards

Excellence in Operations
Demonstrated excellence in the administrative function of a fraternity or sorority chapter management through completion of key reporting, member management, and deadline completion.

• Lambda Tau Omega Sorority Inc.

Excellence in Philanthropy
Demonstrated commitment to the betterment of society through donation of time, funds, and resources in support of the philanthropic calling of fraternities and sororities.

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

Excellence in Membership Development
Demonstrated excellence in growth and retention of membership through strategic planning of interest-driving activities, continued relationship-building of current members, and calling upon the strengths of individuals within the organization to bolster a positive reputation.

• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.

Excellence in Community Engagement
Demonstrated commitment to contributing to the rich landscape of campus life through inter-organizational involvement and programmatic excellence.

• Tau Epsilon Phi

Excellence in Leadership
Demonstrated commitment to the holistic development of members, personally and professionally, to produce leadership qualities for a lifetime.

• Tau Kappa Epsilon

Excellence in Scholarship
Demonstrated excellence in membership-wide academic achievement throughout the academic year.

• Alpha Chi Rho

Chapter of the Year
The chapter represents and exemplifies the shared values of fraternity and sorority life including service, scholarship, fellowship, philanthropy, & leadership and have made a significant impact on the campus community over the course of the academic year. They have gone above and beyond the minimum standards set for them and have excelled in an array of areas through our community. 

• Delta Phi Epsilon

Fraternity Member of the Year
The member of the year award is given to one fraternity member who has gone above and beyond during the academic year in all areas of fraternity life (fellowship, service, scholarship, social and personal development). This member represents the overall community well and has demonstrated behavior that advances the future of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs on campus.

• Elian Martinez  |  Tau Epsilon Phi

Sorority Member of the Year
The member of the year award is given to one sorority member who has gone above and beyond during the academic year in all areas of sorority life (fellowship, service, scholarship, social and personal development). This member represents the overall community well and has demonstrated behavior that advances the future of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs on campus.

• Catherine Schaffer  |  Delta Phi Epsilon

Student Involvement Awards

The Scarlet Seal
Recognition for reaching the highest pinnacle of excellence as an organization, demonstrating the principles of successful leadership, being pillars within the Rutgers–Camden community, and for setting up their organization for future success.

• A.C.C.E.S.S.
• American Medical Students Association
• Biology Club
• Chemistry Club
• RUC Green Thumbs
• Muslim Student Association
• Pre-Veterinary Club
• South Asian Appreciation for Tradition & Heritage
• Sikh Student Association

Student Officers Achieving Recognition
Recognition for personal and professional growth, and for the impact that their involvement has had on Rutgers–Camden.

• Priyal Shah

Mission Possible Award
In recognition of the effort the organization has put forth in staying true to the organization's mission and purpose in a fun and creative way.

• Pre-Veterinary Club
• Biology Club

Heart & Soul Award
In recognition of the effort, commitment, and passion members of the organization have continuously shown in all that they do pertaining to the club.

• Salvation House of Prayer
• Filipino League of Innovative Pinoy Students

Above & Beyond Award
In recognition of an organization's effort to continuously lead by example, demonstrate best practices, and exceed expectations.

• A.C.C.E.S.S.
• South Asian Appreciation for Tradition & Heritage

Spirit of Resilience Award
In recognition of an organization's ability to overcome challenging situations, respond positively, and allow adversity to strengthen the organization.

• Art Students League
• Sexuality and Gender Alliance

Bridge Builders
In recognition of a collaborative event where two or more organizations came together in an unexpected, yet successful, manner to challenge our preconceived notions of what collaboration looks like.

• RUC Green Thumbs  |  LNG Protest
• Muslim Student Association & Women's Student Association  |  Breaking Barriers: Muslim Women in the Professional Space

Large Scale Program of the Year

In recognition of a large-scale program that was multi-layered and was impactful and beneficial to the campus community. The planning behind this event was intentional, organized, and provoked thoughtfulness in the minds of attendees. Members who facilitated this program incorporated the values of their organization to exemplify the power programming can have in promoting education and awareness.

• Multicultural Fest

Small Scale Program of the Year
In recognition of a program that was smaller in size but was impactful and beneficial to the campus community. The planning behind this event was intentional, organized, and provoked thoughtfulness in the minds of attendees. Members who facilitated this program incorporated the values of their organization to exemplify the power programming can have in promoting education and awareness.

• Chemistry Club  |  Kitchen Chemistry

New Organization of the Year Award
In recognition of an organization in its first full academic year that excelled in meeting its mission statement, growing its general body membership, and providing well planned programming to the Rutgers-Camden community.

• RUC Annual STEM Olympiads

Organization of the Year Award
In recognition of an organization that is committed to their mission statement; excellent in programming and educating the campus and community about to connect their academics to their student organization experiences. This organization truly embodies what it means to be a successful student organization.

• Muslim Students Association

Rising Raptors
Awarded to emerging leaders who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to their club/organization in a short period of time and made a positive impact to the campus community.

• Asim Shamsi
• Acer Paiste
• Shreya Desai
• Alexis Ramirez Lopez
• Anitha Varghese

Lasting Legacy
Awarded to graduating seniors who have truly embodied what it means to be a phenomenal leader who serves the entire campus community.

• Simranjit Kaur
• Harsimar Sawhney
• Kinjal Mody
• Sashoya Dougan
• Yen Nguyen

Leaders of Distinction
Awarded to those who have significantly contributed to their club/organization and made a positive impact on their fellow students and campus community.

• Teresa Osorio
• Matthew Brodsky
• Tanya Abillar
• Jenna Brodnyan
• Tien Hoang

Student Leader of the Year Award
In recognition of a Student Leader for their outstanding contribution to more than one student organization; strong academics; significant campus and community participation; and strong personal character. The recipient is widely known and highly regarded among the student body for their lasting contributions.

• Sophie Cherfane
• Aiman Nadeem

Millett Cup
In recognition of the tireless energy, compassion, advocacy, and commitment the individual has shown to their campus and community, truly embodying what it means to be a Scarlet Raptor.

• Priyal Shah

Advisor of the Year Award
In recognition of a faculty or staff advisors who excels in supporting student leaders and their organizational involvement. In addition, this person is recognized for their hard work and dedication toward enhancing the organization they are advising.

• Kipp Gilmore-Clough