The event also served as the inauguration of the newly elected leadership of the Student Government Association.
The Elon Student Government Association recently honored outstanding student leaders, student organizations, and faculty or staff advisors in the 26th Annual Dr. Leo M. Lambert Awards Ceremony.
The event also serves as the inauguration for the newly elected SGA Executive officers.
- Jack Corby, SGA Executive President
- Chloe Yoon, SGA Executive Vice-President
- Hailey Jurgens, SGA Executive Secretary
- Caroline Penfield, SGA Executive Treasurer
The event presents the opportunity for SGA to recognize the dedication and hard work of student organizations and university programs. The event also serves to recognize individual student leaders and faculty/staff members for exemplary service to their organization and the university community.
Barbara H. Carlton Advisor of the Year
The Outstanding Advisor of the Year Award is named for Barbara H. Carlton, former SGA advisor and Director of Student Activities. The award is designed to recognize an advisor’s hard work, time, and effort dedicated to their student organization.
- Jan Register, Advisor of Twisted Measure
Brian C. O’Shea Outstanding Service to Students Award
Student Government would like to recognize the staff member of the year, who has gone above and beyond their call of duty in their job. This award is named for Brian Charles O’Shea, former staff member who served the student body well beyond the duties listed in his job description. This individual is not a teaching faculty member, but is a University staff member or a staff member that works in the auxiliary services area.
- Luis Cuzco, Nominated by Beta Theta Pi
Dr. G. Smith Jackson Award for Excellence in Mentoring
Mentors are vital to the guidance and influence of students at Elon. The college student mentor is both a friend and a role model who supports and encourages fellow students in their academic and personal growth. SGA recognizes that there are many outside students who embody mentorship characteristics and serve this important role on campus. The SGA awards the G. Smith Jackson Award for Outstanding Student Mentorship to one undergraduate student who exemplifies excellence with mentoring and support.
- Griffin Barriss, Model United Nations
Dr. Gerald Francis Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year
The SGA Academic Council gives the Gerald Francis Outstanding Faculty Person of the Year award to one faculty member who exemplifies excellence within teaching and mentoring. Recipient must be a teaching faculty member.
- Brandon Essary, Nominated by Club Esports
Student Organization Member of the Year
Organizations are vital to student involvement on college campuses. However, these organizations would not be possible without the hard work and determination of the students who go the extra mile. SGA will recognize an outstanding individual who gives their time and energy for their organization in a role not defined by their leadership position.
- Mary Thibodeau, Model United Nations
Student Organization Newcomer of the Year
This award is designed to recognize new student leaders involved in organizations. SGA seeks to recognize outstanding individuals who give their time and energy to organizations and show potential for positive impact.
- Bethany Marzella, Model United Nations
Student Organization of the Year, 29 members or Less:
This award is designed to recognize the student organization that has excelled throughout the calendar year. In recognizing the difference in activities between large and small organizations, two Organizations of the Year awards are given.
- Model United Nations
Student Organization of the Year , 30 members or more
This award is designed to recognize the student organization that has excelled throughout the calendar year. In recognizing the difference in activities between large and small organizations, two Organizations of the Year awards are given.
- Interfraternity Council
Student Organization Officer of the Year
SGA recognizes that an organization could not grow and move forward without officers to lead the organization through its failure and success. The SGA seeks to recognize an outstanding individual who gives their time and energy for the organization, and who leads with commitment, character, and integrity. The following is a list of qualities, which will help your organization, nominate an outstanding officer.
- Jewel Tillman, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Student Organization/Program Committee of the Year
SGA wants to recognize student organization committees that have excelled and enhanced their organization. These teams should have set and/or continued a vision for their organization and worked their hardest to reach that vision.
- SUBCinema, Student Union Board
University Program of the Year
This award is designed to recognize the University program that has excelled throughout the calendar year.
- Elon Votes!
Organization/Program with the Highest Cumulative GPA
The Student Government Association seeks to recognize those groups (student organizations or University program groups) who maintain the highest academic standards and performance. This award will be based on the cumulative GPAs of organization members as provided by the Office of Student Activities.
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Dr. J. Earl Danieley Leadership Award
This award is named after one of our campus’ greatest leaders and is designed to recognize exemplary student leaders on campus. These leaders aren’t necessarily officers or presidents but those students who have made a commitment to their organization. These student leaders dedicate time and have helped the organization grow and develop.
- Pearl Sullivan, Model United Nations
- Kaitlyn Nyhuis and Clancy Erickson, Elon Feminists for Equality, Change, and Transformation