Student Leadership Awards
Nominations for the Student Leadership Awards are open!
Nominations for the annual Student Leadership Awards ceremony are open! The Student Leadership Awards are held every April and celebrate our student leaders, organizations, and Wright State community members’ outstanding accomplishments. Nominations are open until Feb. 26 at 11:59 p.m.
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About the Student Leadership Awards
Student Leadership Awards are presented to outstanding student leaders and student organizations to recognize students from all areas of campus life.
Award Descriptions
Organization Awards
- Student Organization Collaboration Award—Awarded to an organization that has demonstrated a commitment to collaborative programming, financial stewardship, and community outreach. Articulate the significant contributions the organization has made to Wright State and the community as a direct result of their collaborative initiatives.
- Student Organization Inclusive Excellence Award—Awarded to a student organization that has demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and transformation initiatives for Wright State and the community.
- Student Organization of the Year Award—Awarded to a student organization that has planned and participated in campus events throughout the year. The winner of this award should have made a tremendous impact on Wright State's student body and community.
- Student Organization Program of the Year Award—Awarded to an organization that organized a phenomenal program impacting Wright State students and the community. Either in-person or virtual, these events or programs could focus on scholarship, leadership, social, student advocacy, health and wellness, or community service.
- Student Organization Service Award—Awarded to an organization that has demonstrated a commitment to serving Wright State, Greater Dayton, or other communities through outstanding philanthropic or community service initiatives.
Individual Awards
- Advanced Leader Award—Typically awarded to students of junior status who have gone above and beyond for their organization or community during the academic year and have demonstrated a commitment to Wright State’s mission through leadership, scholarship, and/or service.
- Advisor of the Year Award—Awarded to a recognized student organization advisor who has gone above and beyond in their role. This person has been a role model, a support source for students, and a guiding individual for student leadership.**New this year - all advisors are eligible to be nominated for this award. Including those that have the position as a part of their job description, and any volunteer advisor (includes off-campus advisors).
- Emerging Leader Award—Typically awarded to first- or second-year students who have shown great leadership potential during the academic year and have demonstrated a commitment to Wright State’s mission through leadership, scholarship, and/or service.
- Established Leadership Award—Typically awarded to first- or second-year students who have shown great leadership growth during the academic year and have demonstrated a commitment to Wright State’s mission through leadership, scholarship, and/or service.
- Graduate Student Leader Award—Awarded to graduate students who have shown exemplary leadership qualities during the academic year through student organizations, service to the community, scholarship, and/or commitment to the advancement of Wright State’s mission and goals.
- Senior Leader Award—Awarded to seniors, graduating during fall or spring semester of this academic year, who have proven their leadership commitment at Wright State, made a lasting impact on the university and demonstrated a commitment to Wright State’s mission through leadership, scholarship, and/or service.
- Student Supporter of the Year Award—Awarded to any member of the Wright State community who has shown exemplary service to students and/or student organizations throughout the year.
Nominations
Students must be in good academic standing to be recognized.
Recipients
2025
Student Organization Awards
Collaboration Award: African Student Union
Inclusive Excellence Award: National Pan-Hellenic Council Wright State University
Organization of the Year: Climbing Club
Program of the Year: Festival of Lights - Indian Student Association
Service Award: National Pan-Hellenic Council Wright State University
Individual Awards
Advisor of the Year - Nickole Watson
Student Supporter of the Year - Catherine Hernandez-Hogan
Emerging Student Leader:
Breanna Montgomery (distinguished)
Teresa Lane
Addyson Olsen
Jesus Carachure Jacobo
Cara Deason
Harini Ravinuthala
Logan Dreyer
Cheruto Davis
Erin Piekenbrock
Lindsey Vallarautto
Coleman Fox
Nicholas Marshall
Established Student Leader:
Hana Habib (distinguished)
Britin Frazey
Mahala Bragg
Larkin Smith
Raegan Steele
Kalli Koppin
Gloire Akuzwe
Greyson Howells
Lauren Klasmeier
Hadassah Davidson
Dani Via
Sydney Lorson
Advanced Student Leader:
Andrea Hernandez (distinguished)
Amana Koeller
Cade Mason
Treyah Gray
Rebecca Fedyk
Madelyn Bebko
Krisha Mehta
Alyssa Petty
Ayumi Enorme
Misker Dressie
Lexi Battaglia
Graduate Student Leader Award:
Evelyn Oktavec (distinguished)
Araam Abboud
Selvin Bacon-Velasquez
Domenick Bartoletti
Ryanne Cimatu
Mani Sankar Chintakunta
Lucas Clark
Amelia Liu
Victor Aballe Mosqueda
Kristen Waters
Senior Leader Award:
Marwah Almuzoughi (distinguished)
Madisyn Crabtree
Brinlyn Tipton
Estella Bucio
Kristina White
Stephanie Buettner
Alexia Ricker
Felipe Perez
Roberta (Amber) Cornist-Bordeneau
Gabrielle Brown
2024
Student Organization Awards
Collaboration Award: Rey Rey Cafe
Inclusive Excellence Award: Amigos Latinos Student Association
Organization of the Year: Amigos Latinos Student Association
Program of the Year: Latino Wellness Clinic (Latino Medical Students Association)
Service Award: Latino Medical Student Association
Individual Awards
Advisor of the Year - Dr. Emily Yantis-Houser
Student Supporter of the Year - Debbie Lamp
Emerging Student Leader:
Hana Habib (distinguished)
Jaylyn Albers
AJ Allen
Ayumi Enorme
Kayla Metz
Alexander Thomas
Krisha Mehta
Danielle Via
Jacob Weslowski
Rebecca Fedyk
Established Student Leader:
Diana Johnson (distinguished)
Ashley Greene
Alexis Battaglia
Cade Mason
Estella Bucio
Hannah Mesa
India Hector
Rhianna McWilliams
Treyah Gray
Tyler Martindale
Yuki Kwabe
Brinlyn Tipton
Advanced Student Leader:
Alexia Ricker (distinguished)
Kristina White
Shyla Koons
Gabrielle Brown
Paige Benson
Felipe Perez
Justin Palmer
Alyssa Petty
Amy Walker
Marwah Almuzoughi
Stephanie Buettner
Graduate Student Leader Award:
Timea Tozser (distinguished)
Niraj Bhatta
Lucas Clark
Michael Clegg
Folsade Fayiga
Marcel Hyczy DaCosta Neta
Sai Meda
Victor Aballe Mosqueda
Gisella Drouet Saltos
A Tassy
Senior Leader Award:
Donnell Smith (distinguished)
Alexis Lewis
Gary Neal
Isabella Schenck
Selvin Bacon-Velasquez
Erika Haffner
James Mae
Caleb Brooks
Quinijah Echols
Courtney Guy
2023
Student Organization Awards
Collaboration Award: African Student Union
Inclusive Excellence Award: Asian Student Association
Organization of the Year: Black Student Union
Program of the Year: Black Reality Talks, Black Student Union
Service Award: Miracle Makers
Individual Awards
Emerging Student Leader:
Stephanie Buettner (distinguished)
Alexis Battaglia
Madisyn Crabtree
Ashley Greene
Courtney Guy
Vivianne Mellon
Jackie Neer
Arden Reimer
Jane Richer
Felipe Perez
Alex Petersen
Established Student Leader:
Alexia Ricker (distinguished)
Mariangely Bonilla-Custodio
Abigail Brown
Gabrielle Brown
Erin Fitzgerald
Natasha Kennel
Beck Lenz
Isabel Nicolich
Ximena Santin Abarca
Kristina White
Advanced Student Leader:
Alexis Lewis (distinguished)
Alaina Collins
Kaci Lovejoy
Christopher Lynch
Gary Neal
Kacey O'Harra
Cassandra Poeppelman
Kaylee Raines
Bella Schenck
Rylee Thompson
Graduate Student Leader Award:
Katie Curry (distinguished)
Abigail Bond
Ryan Diaz
Vaibhavkumar Gajjar
Bennett McEwen
Thanh Monnin
Delano Sands
Lainey Stephenson
Timea Tozser
Heather Wicker
Senior Leader Award:
Dylan Collison (distinguished)
Blake Bailey
Amber Barga
Juliana Boyd
Chauncey Collins
Marian Frial
Camryn Harrell
Maureen Roddy
Rahul Shah
Faith Thompson
2022
Student Organization Awards
Collaboration Award: Sports Club Council
Inclusive Excellence Award: Korean Club
Organization of the Year: WWSU 106.9 FM
Program of the Year: Raider Nights in the City, Student Government Association
Service Award: Kappa Delta
Individual Awards
Emerging Student Leader:
Izzy Rice
Joseph Marano (distinguished)
Taylor Mills
Brooke Severino
Charlie Reader, Jr.
Kaylee Raines
Caleb Brooks
Isaac Warnecke
Selvin Bacon
Kelsie Tomlinson
Established Student Leader:
Kaci Lovejoy
Parker Testa
Jamie Naylor (distinguished)
Makayla Williamson
Maureen Roddy
Gabe Markins
Isabella Schenck
Lauren Lemmings
Maria Washler
Garrett Williams
Advanced Student Leader:
Mason Knickerbocker
Makenzie Hoeferlin
Alaina Collins
Markee Zrnich
Christopher Lynch
Natali Smith (distinguished)
Chauncey Collins
Holly Hulett
Chase Mansell
Katie Jones
Senior Leader Award:
Jules Mae
Connor Algren
Sydney Wyatt
Abigail Adams
Dorian Buford
Anna VanDeWiele
Logan Rex
Jonathan Ciero (distinguished)
Jeffrey Shehee
Sabrina D’Alesandro
2021
Student Organization Awards
- Collaboration Award: Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
- Diversity and Inclusion Award: Advocates for Cultural diversity and Excellence
- Organization of the Year: Collegiate eSports Club
- Program of the Year: Black Voices Matter and Candlelight Vigil (Black Student Union)
- Service Award: Compassion in Action
Individual Awards
Emerging Leader Award:
- Allie Bischoff
- Charline Phung
- Izabella Schenck
- Josie Marshall
- Kaci Lovejoy (distinguished)
- Kaitlyn Chrosniak
- Melody Roop
- Nic Studer
- Noah Kindig
- Tyler Scherer
Established Leader Award:
- Alexis Wisler
- Destiny Ellars
- Dylan Hall
- Garrett Regan
- Makenzie Hoeferlin (distinguished)
- Nick BenVenuto
- Roxanne Roessner
- Shanice White
- Shea Neal
- Sydney McGilton
Advanced Leader Award:
- Allison Harbaum
- Brittany Zazueta
- Dai’Shanae Moore
- Dorian Buford
- Dylan Collison
- Jacob O’Connor
- Logan Rex (distinguished)
- Renee Dollenmayer
- Ryan Slater
- Sabrina D’Alesandro
Senior Leader:
- Adrian Williams (distinguished)
- Alexandria Applin
- Brooke Neal
- Chiemeka Okafor
- Eli Smith
- Lacey Loges
- Nicole Oller
- Reilly Corbett
- Taylor Ronnebaum
- Tina Hohman
Advisor of the Year: Joy Gockel, Ph.D. (American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Engineers Without Borders)
Student Supporter of the Year: Laura Luehrmann, Ph.D.
Graduate Student Leader: Jacob Wells
2020
Student Organization Awards
- Collaboration Award: Black Men on the Move
- Diversity and Inclusion Award: Fencing Club
- Organization of the Year: Engineers Without Borders
- Program of the Year: Raiderthon (Miracle Makers)
- Service Award: Relay for Life
Individual Awards
Emerging Leader Award:
- Dylan Collison
- Natalie Cunningham (distinguished)
- Dylan Hall
- Lauren Harris
- Makenzie Hoeferlin
- Benjamin Hollinger
- Hunter McCubbins
- Sydney McGilton
- Jacob O’Connor
- Roxanne Roessner
Established Leader Award:
- Dorian Buford
- Sabrina D’Alesandro (distinguished)
- Leah Dryden
- Allison Harbaurm
- Jacob Jones
- Sean McGraw
- Dai’shanae Moore
- Cody Pack
- Logan Rex
- Jeffrey Shehee
Advanced Leader Award:
- Samantha Baxter
- Kearstyn Bowen
- Aaron Brautigam (distinguished)
- Kara Combs
- Reilly Corbett
- Sydney Gower
- Alexis Hobbs
- Riley Plotner
- Nathen Price
- Shaddia Qasem
Senior Leader:
- Sarah Cavender (distinguished)
- Markayla Clayton
- B. Lenz
- Beth Metcalf
- Bentley Peed
- Austin Rex
- Petey Sanchez
- Milo Simpson
- Kendra Thibaut
- Tyler Willis
Advisor of the Year: Jeff Fleck (Club Bowling)
Student Supporter of the Year: Destinee Biesemeyer
Graduate Student Leader: Lauren MacGregor
2019
Student Organization Awards
- Collaboration Award: University Activities Board
- Community Service Award: Miracle Makers
- Diversity and Inclusion Award: Fraternity and Sorority Council
- Organization of the Year: Black Women Striving Forward
- Program of the Year: Raider Roundup (The '67 Society)
Individual Awards
Advisor of the Year: Mark Queen
Building Bridges Award: Melissa Guffey
Distinguished Graduate Student Leader: Loghan Young
Rising Star:
- Anna Baugham
- Anna VanDeWiele
- Anthony Genatempo
- Asad Ali
- Ashley Peeks
- Cloe Snyder
- Darnell (Adrian) Williams (distinguished)
- James Curlis
- Kara Combs
- Logan Rex
- Tori Flanigan
Senior Leader:
- Brenna Childers
- Daniel Palmer
- Doug Benedict (distinguished)
- Gina Gano
- Hannah Hays
- Holley Mapel
- Jasmine Howell
- Lauren Pelan
- Maggi Hole
- Sarah Christy
Sustainability Leadership Award:
- Adam Wightman
- Ariel Ya'akov
- Austin Rex
- Collin Jones
- Dana Reed
- Evan Sumlin
- Jacquelyn Smith
- Katelyn Adams
- Markayla Clayton (distinguished)
- Ryan Oates
Visionary Leadership Award:
- Aaron Brautigam
- Carolyn Breining
- Ivan Mallett
- John (Tyler) Rupert
- Kaitlyn Ellison
- Kendra Thibaut
- Reilly Corbett
- Sarah Cavender (distinguished)
- Seara Kim
- Trent Fuller
2018
Student Organization Awards
- Collaboration: Student Government Association
- Outstanding Community Service: Engineers Without Borders
- Diversity: Black Women Striving Forward
- Innovation for Outstanding Organization: University Activities Board
Individual Awards
Advanced Graduate Leader: Jing Tan
Advanced Student Leader:
- Katharine Adams
- Sarah Christy
- Katelyn Howard (distinguished)
- Jasmine Howell
- Jordan Jones
- Holley Mapel
- Daniel Palmer
- Sydney Plotner
- Nathan Price
- Nichole Stephan
- Cassandra Steva
Advisor of the Year: Jennifer Daws
Emerging Student Leader:
- Dillon Burley
- Ryan Cleland
- Alison Harbaum (distinguished)
- Spencer Masteller
- Peter Papaioannou
- Henry von Hollen
Established Student Leader:
- Kara Combs
- Cassidy Elliott (distinguished)
- Sarah Hart
- Dominique McPhaul
- Zachary Moorman
- Ryan Oates
- Somtochukwu Okafor
- Dana Reed
- Austin Rex
- Joseph York
Outstanding Senior Leader:
- John Adams
- David Baugham (distinguished)
- Shelby Carper
- Jordan Collins
- Michael Faraone
- Miranda Fryman
- Logan Hunt
- Heath Marker
- Clorissa Smith
- Alina Syed
2017
Organization Awards
- Collaboration: Black Women Striving Forward
- Community Service: Habitat for Humanity
- Diversity: Rainbow Alliance
- Innovation for Outstanding Organization: Student Government Association
Individual Awards
Advanced Graduate Leader: George Diehl
Advanced Student Leader:
- Alyssa Baum
- Jordan Collins
- Nicolas Davis
- Kristie Dinh
- Holley Mapel (distinguished)
- Heath Marker
- Victoria McCoy
- Rachel Slater
- Brittany Stenger
- Becca Webb
Advisor of the Year: Harolynn Williams
Emerging Student Leader:
- Mickenzie Abrams
- Austyn Buchanan
- Victoria Carrier (distinguished)
- Sarah Hart
- Kevin Jones
- Zach Moorman
- Alexandra Robertson
- Collin Rust
- Jacquelyn Smith
Established Student Leader:
- Summer Al Nabaly
- Douglas Benedict
- Sarah Christy
- Katelyn Howard (distinguished)
- Shanna Meek
- Daniel Palmer
- Lauren Pelan
- Grace Pence
- Kennedy Rumer
- Casey Walker
Outstanding Senior Leader:
- Brontee Jeffries
- Leah Kelley
- McKenna Koewler
- Aliana Kubwimana (distinguished
- Kayla Muncie
- Ryan Pignatiello
- Austin Rains
- Cody Stevens
- Jordan Turner
- Lukas Wenrick
2016
Organization Awards
- Collaboration: African American Residential Caucus
- Community Service: Colleges Against Cancer
- Diversity: Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity
- Innovation for Outstanding Organization: University Activities Board
Individual Awards
Advanced Graduate Leader: Carine Velein
Advanced Student Leader:
- Taylor Belle
- Shelby Dinkledine
- Terri Echols
- Katelyn Lambalot
- Victoria McCoy
- Kayla Muncie
- Austin Rains (distinguished)
- Drew Ratzel
- Joy Valdez
- Lukas Wenrick
Advisor of the Year: Dr. Adrianna Johnson
Emerging Student Leader:
- Amy Burgher
- Alexis Camuso
- Laura Aull
- Makayla Hopple
- Ariel Kramer (distinguished)
- Heath Marker
- Kyunh Joon Min
- Daniel Palmer
- Courtney Resnicky
- Kyle Snow
Established Student Leader:
- Francis Ballester
- Emily Herting
- Jordan Large
- Vicky Lindsay
- Pamala Michael
- Stephanie Patino-Garfias
- Gabrielle Ritter
- Evan Sumlin
- Madison Tyler
- Melanie West (distinguished)
Outstanding Senior Leader:
- Tristina Allen
- Zena Fadel (distinguished)
- Bridget Fricke
- Alex Heironimus
- Tyler Mays
- Ashley Mohler
- Nicholas Meyers
- Josh Schoeff
- Liz Schoppelrei
- Tyler Shaw
2015
Organization Awards
- Collaboration: Association of Black Business Students
- Community Service: St. Vincent de Paul
- Diversity: Rainbow Alliance
- Innovation for Outstanding Organization: Amigos Latinos
Individual Awards
Advanced Graduate Leader: Jeevitha Kepegowda
Advanced Student Leader:
- Miranda Almy
- Alexandra Heironimus
- Aliane Kubwimana (distinguished)
- Tyler Shaw
- Ryan Staley
- Cassandra Wallwey
- Ronald Wenrick
- Montana Woolley
Additional Recipient
- Jenna Parkison
Advisor of the Year: Debbie Kimpton, Omicron Delta Kappa
Emerging Student Leader:
- McKenna Koewler
- Katelyn Lambalot
- Amaris Snowden
- Tabrea Watts (distinguished)
Additional Recipients
- Vicky Lindsey
- Justin Bretz
Established Student Leader:
- Estrella Alvarez
- Zena Fadel
- Kyle Lautzenheiser
- Serenity McKenzie
- Cordell Miller
- Kayla Muncie
Additional Recipients
- Lauren Duke (distinguished)
- William Krueger
Outstanding Senior Leader:
- Kristina Burris
- Daniel Darkow
- Robert Matthews IV
- Katie McGrath
- Ala' Saleh
- Rachel Stammen
Additional Recipients
- Alexander Henz
- Angelica Loyd
- Kyle Powell
- Hilary Swinning
2014
Organization Awards
- Collaboration: Fraternity and Sorority Governing Council
- Community Service: Women's Club Soccer
- Diversity: University Activities Board
Individual Awards
Advanced Graduate Leader: Erik Potts
Advanced Student Leader:
- Katie Hoehne
- Peyton Jones
- Grace Klinger
- Jackie Kucirka
- Katie McGrath
- Jasmine Monroe
- Liz Schoppelrei
Additional Recipients
- Stephanie Snoeberger
- Alyssa Tyree
- Cassundra Willer
Advisor of the Year: Dr. Pratik Parihk
Distinguished Senior Leader: Vinicius Vargas
Emerging Student Leader:
- Abigail Clark
- Tracy L. Craven
- Austin Fitch
- Rahima Hamadi
- Jamie Jackson
- Aliane Kubwimana
- RJ McCoy
- Tre-Vaughn Moss
- Sabrina Nichols
- Brenda Pearl
- Gabriel Riegle
- Tyler W. Rose
- Jenny Tran
- Kelly Vanderhoost
- Mikeah Vinson
- Abigail Wood
Additional Recipients
- Eugene Matthew P. Almazan (distinguished)
- Lateefah Appleberry
- Allison Byrer
- Mitchell Martini
Outstanding Senior Leader
- Kerri Goldsby
- Matthew Johnson
- Jeremy Keller
- Grace Klinger
- Karli Lightne
- Sarah Motter
- Amy Wilcox
- Brandon Yanak
- Larrilyn Yelton
2013
Organization Awards
- Collaboration: Sigma Phi Epsilon
- Outstanding Community Service: 4 Paws 4 Ability
Individual Awards
Advanced Student Leader:
- Kara Bobka
- Ashley Carroll
- Abby Daniel
- Rachel Fagan
- Jeremy Keller
- Karli Lightner
- Lauren Ouwerkerk
- Jonathan Saul
- Sukhmanjit Singh
- Olivia Woodruff
Distinguished Senior Leader: Andrea Stojsavljevic
Diversity: Mohamed Gula
Emerging Student Leader:
- Jennifer Barbadora
- Ashley Cowan
- Jackie Kucirka
- Margaret McDougle
- Katie McGrath
- Simon Mercurio
- Kyle Powell
- Vinicius Vargas
Additional Recipients
- Alex Henz
- Amaris Snowden
Outstanding Advisor: Chris Hogan
Outstanding Graduate: James Greening
Outstanding Senior Leader:
- Allante Booker
- Kyle Boze
- Joseph Gibbons
- Chelsea Hall
- Elaina Smart
- Andrea Stojsavljevic
- Sam Young
Additional Recipients
- Marcel Anthony
- Ryan Donathan
- Patrick Holbrook
2012
Organization Awards
- Collaboration: Student Government
- Outstanding Student Organization: Pre-Medical Society
Individual Awards
Advanced Student Leader:
- Kyle Boze
- Chelsea Burns
- David Jensen
- Antonio Jones
- Ryan Jones
- Jeremy Keller
- Alicia Kimball
- Christian Richardson
- Larrilyn Yelton
- Jolene Young
- Samantha Young
Distinguished Student Leader: Brandy Zapata
Diversity: Joseph Gibbins
Emerging Student Leader:
- Jennifer Barbadora
- Joseph Gibbons
- Chris Lerner
- Karli Lightner
- Matt McKelvey
- Lauren Ouwerkerk
- Amanda Turner
- Olivia Woodruff
Additional Recipients
- Matt Johnson
- Jacob Todd
Outstanding Community Service: Holly Jackson
Outstanding Senior Leader:
- Becca Bolender
- Baylee Butler
- Amber Crowley-Gall
- Lara Donnelly
- Sean Martin
- Missi McCarthy
- Nick Warrington
- Devon White
