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Dean's Leadership & Excellence Awards
In collaboration with the Office of the Dean of Students and University Housing Services, the Dean’s Leadership & Excellence Awards highlight the impact of leadership, service, and achievement within the campus community.
Each partner presents a unique set of awards to students, faculty, and staff. Student Organizations & Leadership presents the SO&L Awards which include Student Leader of the Year, Faculty/Staff Advisor of the Year, and Organization of the Year. Additionally, students from the Sport Clubs program receive recognition for their accomplishments within their clubs. The Office of the Dean of Students honors recipients of The Dean’s Award, given annually to undergraduate students graduating with honors from each college, while University Housing Services presents awards recognizing the achievements of residence hall students.
The reception features musical entertainment, light hors d’oeuvres, and refreshments as award nominees and recipients are celebrated for their contributions to campus life.
Student Organizations & Leadership will be accepting nominations for the SO&L Awards from February 18th through March 18th.
Save the Date
Tuesday May 5, 2026 from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. in the University Ballroom

Past Winners
2025 Student Leader of the Year
Jenna Nool

Russell Bora

2025 Advisor of the Year
Roslyn Roberts

2025 Organization of the Year
Communication Graduate Student Association

2023 Student Leader of the Year
Alexis Castaneda

2023 Advisor of the Year
Dr. Rachael Marshall

2023 Organization of the Year
Panhellenic Sorority Council

2022 Student Leader of the Year
Garima Sharma

2022 Advisor of the Year
Cameron Law

2022 Organization of the Year
Student Counseling Society
