The annual ceremony recognized students, organizations and campus partners for their contributions throughout the academic year, including thousands of service hours and achievements across the student experience.
Student leaders, faculty and staff came together to celebrate campus impact at the Dr. Leo M. Lambert Awards, hosted by the Elon University Student Government Association. During the ceremony, members of the campus community were recognized for their dedication and excellence throughout the academic year.
Remarks were delivered by Anya Bratić ’26, 2025–26 Student Government Association president, President Emeritus Leo M. Lambert and Whitney Gregory, dean of students, who closed the ceremony. The event also highlighted the impact of Elon student leaders in the greater Burlington and Alamance communities, noting that 20,403 hours of service were logged through Phoenix Serve, each of which was connected to at least one student organization.
A new addition this year was the implementation of the Standards of Excellence program by Student Involvement, encouraging chapters to reflect on their growth and development. From this program, top-performing fraternity and sorority community chapters were selected by council, recognizing those that demonstrated strong performance and a commitment to leadership and continuous improvement.
The following students, organizations and chapters were recognized for their achievements:
Faculty & Staff Awards
Barbara H. Carlton Outstanding Advisor of the Year
Named in honor of Barbara H. Carlton, former SGA advisor and Director of Student Activities, the Barbara H. Carlton Outstanding Advisor of the Year award recognizes an advisor’s dedication, hard work and time invested in supporting their student organization.
Barbara H. Carlton Outstanding Advisor of the Year Recipient: Abdul Malik Harrison ’21, advisor of the Black Student Union
G. Smith Jackson Award for Outstanding Student Mentorship
The G. Smith Jackson Award recognizes an undergraduate student who exemplifies excellence in peer mentoring, serving as both a supportive friend and a role model who encourages fellow students in their academic and personal growth.
G. Smith Jackson Award for Outstanding Student Mentorship Recipient: Daniel Pupo ’26, SPARKS Peer Health Education.
Gerald Francis Award for Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year
Presented to a faculty member who embodies excellence in teaching and mentoring, the Gearld Francis Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year award honors those who elevate the student experience through dynamic instruction, intentional mentorship and a profound impact on student learning and development.
Gerald Francis Award for Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year Recipient: Rozana Carducci, advisor to Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity and associate professor of education and graduate director of the Master of Higher Education
Brian O’Shea Outstanding Service to Students Award
Named in honor of Brian Charles O’Shea, a former staff member known for serving the student body beyond his formal responsibilities, this award recognizes a staff member who consistently exceeds expectations in their role.
Brian O’Shea Outstanding Service to Students Award Recipient: Andrew Moffa, assistant director of the Kernodle Center for Civic Life
Student Organization Awards
Outstanding New Student Organization
The Outstanding New Student Organization Award recognizes the dedication and hard work required to launch and grow a new organization, honoring the commitment and creativity needed to make a meaningful impact on campus. Eligible organizations must have been recognized by Elon University within the past two years, but no less than three months ago.
Outstanding New Student Organization Recipient: The Student Nurses Association
Dr. Jana Lynn Patterson Student Organization Newcomer of the Year Award for FSC Members
The Dr. Jana Lynn Patterson Student Organization Newcomer of the Year Award for FSC Members honors new members of the Fraternity and Sorority Community who demonstrate strong commitment to their organizations and show potential for meaningful impact.
Dr. Jana Lynn Patterson Student Organization Newcomer of the Year Award for FSC Members Recipient: Isis Ruiz-Nunez ’26, Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority Inc.
Dr. Jana Lynn Patterson Student Organization Newcomer of the Year for Non-FSC members
The Dr. Jana Lynn Patterson Student Organization Newcomer of the Year Award for Non-FSC Members recognizes new members who demonstrate outstanding commitment and show strong potential to make a positive impact within their organizations.
Dr. Jana Lynn Patterson Student Organization Newcomer of the Year for Non-FSC Members Recipient: Sam Deutsch ’29, College Republicans
Reverend Richard McBride Campus/Greater Community Involvement Award
The Reverend Richard McBride Campus and Greater Community Involvement Award recognizes a non-service-based organization that has significantly contributed to the general welfare of the campus and the greater community through service, positively impacting students, faculty, staff and the broader Elon community.
Reverend Richard McBride Campus/Greater Community Involvement Award Recipient: Parent’s Night Out
Student Organization of the Year (more than 30 members)
The Student Organization of the Year Award (more than 30 members) recognizes a student organization that has demonstrated excellence throughout the academic year.
Student Organization of the Year (more than 30 members) Recipient: Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
Student Organization of the Year (less than 30 members)
The Student Organization of the Year Award (less than 30 members) recognizes a student organization that has demonstrated excellence throughout the academic year.
Student Organization of the Year (less than 30 members) Recipient: The International Relations Club
Student Organization Committee of the Year
The Student Organization Committee of the Year Award recognizes a committee of four to ten members that has excelled in enhancing their organization by setting or advancing a clear vision and working diligently to achieve it.
Student Organization Committee of the Year Recipient: Alpha Omicron Pi’s 2026 executive board
Outstanding Program or Event Award for FSC Members
The Outstanding Program or Event Award for FSC Members recognizes a student-led event or program that enhanced the university community through creative approaches, engaged diverse student audiences and demonstrated effective planning and execution.
Outstanding Program or Event Award for FSC Members Recipient: Yoga on the Yard: Puppy Edition hosted by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Outstanding Program or Event Award for Non-FSC Members
The Outstanding Program or Event Award for Non-FSC Members recognizes a student-led event or program that enhanced the university community through creative approaches, engaged diverse student audiences and demonstrated effective planning and execution.
Outstanding Program or Event Award for Non-FSC Members Recipient: African Night hosted by the African Diaspora of Elon
Outstanding Collaboration Award for FSC Members
The Outstanding Collaboration Award for FSC Members recognizes a collaborative effort between organizations that positively impacted students on campus through demonstrated teamwork and partnership.
Outstanding Collaboration Award for FSC Members Recipient: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. for their Pretty lOvE Week
Outstanding Collaboration Award for Non-FSC members
The Outstanding Collaboration Award for Non-FSC Members recognizes a collaborative effort between student organizations that positively impacted students on campus through demonstrated teamwork and partnership.
Outstanding Collaboration Award for Non-FSC Members Recipient: Dumplings Across Cultures by the Chinese Club, Italian Club and the Latinx-Hispanic Union
Top Performing Fraternity and Sorority Community Chapters
This year, Student Involvement launched the Standards of Excellence program, encouraging chapters to engage in intentional reflection and growth across key areas, including intellectual development, membership development, chapter operations, responsibility, health and safety and, when applicable, housing operations.
Each chapter concluded the year by presenting its progress and accomplishments to a panel of faculty and staff from across the institution. The chapters recognized today represent the highest level of achievement among all 31 chapters, exemplifying excellence, accountability and leadership within their respective councils.
- Interfraternity Council: Beta Theta Pi.
- Multicultural Greek Council: Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority Inc.
- Panhellenic Association: Alpha Chi Omega
- National Pan-Hellenic Council: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc
Individual Student Leader Awards
Janice R. Ratliff Student Organization Member of the Year
The Janice R. Ratliff Student Organization Member of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding individual who contributes significant time and energy to their organization in a role not defined by a formal leadership position. The recipient exemplifies hard work, determination and a commitment that plays a vital role in their organization’s success.
Janice R. Ratliff Student Organization Member of the Year Recipient: Diana Jimenez-Carreno ’26, Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority Inc.
Student Organization Officer of the Year
The Student Organization Officer of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding individual who dedicates their time and energy to their organization and leads with commitment, character and integrity, playing a vital role in guiding the organization through both challenges and successes.
Student Organization Officer of the Year Recipient: Megan Logue ’26, Alpha Omicron Pi
Dr. J. Earl Danieley Leadership Award
Named after one of Elon University’s most distinguished leaders, the Dr. J. Earl Danieley Leadership Award recognizes exemplary student leaders who may not hold formal titles such as officer or president, but demonstrate a deep commitment to their organizations. These students dedicate their time and play a vital role in helping their organizations grow and develop. This award recognizes two students annually, including one from the Fraternity and Sorority Community and one from a non-Fraternity and Sorority organization.
- Dr. J. Earl Danieley Leadership Award FSC Member Recipient: Bailey Skinner ’26, Alpha Chi Omega
- Dr. J. Earl Danieley Leadership Award Non-FSC Member Recipient: Salome Onikolase ’26, African Diaspora of Elon
Margie Watkins National Pan-Hellenic Council Member of the Year
Named after a former staff member who supported the Fraternity and Sorority Community, the Margie Watkins National Pan-Hellenic Council Member of the Year Award recognizes leaders in the NPHC community who have made significant contributions to Elon and the broader Fraternity and Sorority Community.
Margie Watkins National Pan-Hellenic Council Member of the Year Recipient: Haleigh Cephus ’26, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Elizabeth Fleurean Panhellenic Association Member of the Year
Named after a former student and member of Phi Mu, the Elizabeth Fleurean Panhellenic Association Member of the Year Award is presented to a student who exemplifies the values of the Fraternity and Sorority Community and the Panhellenic Association.
Elizabeth Fleurean Panhellenic Association Member of the Year Recipient: Elyse Schwartz ’27, Alpha Omicron Pi
Interfraternity Council Member of the Year
Recipient: Will Coughenour ’26, Sigma Pi
Multicultural Greek Council Member of the Year
Recipient: Reagan Wible ’26, Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority Inc.