Awardees
The Student Leadership Awards acknowledge and recognize students and organizations that go beyond the call of duty to help their community, peers, organization and school. Organizations are also awarded for their school spirit, achievements and contributions to the community.
Awarded to the student organization with the most impressive philanthropic service record for the year which demonstrates dedicated leadership and service to the university or community and the membership has made service an integral part of their college experience. This might be demonstrated through activities and partnerships with other campus groups or community organizations and/or high levels of personal engagement on the part of the membership. The organization that receives this award will have sponsored a community service program that contributed to the broader mission of Stanislaus State and encouraged students to engage in service beyond one experience.
This award is designed to recognize a member of a fraternity or sorority who has demonstrated emerging leadership in the organization, a commitment to developing their leadership ability and has exceeded the expectations of the membership of the organization.
- There is evidence that the nominee has taken action to further develop their leadership skills, perhaps through training, research or other skill development opportunities.
- The student shows promise in further development; there is evidence to support they will continue to develop leadership skills that will benefit their student organization and the Stan State community.
- The nominee has performed well above the standard level of a first-year member in a student organization.
- Demonstrates exceptional leadership within a student organization; the nominee doesn’t have to hold a position, but rather is a leader in their actions, values and commitment to the organization’s mission.
- The nominee must be in their 1st or 2nd year at Stan State (Freshman, Sophomore, Transfer) and currently enrolled.
This award is intended to recognize a member of the Fraternity & Sorority Life community who also is an outstanding member of other student organizations on campus.
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Student demonstrates a commitment to the values that unite all Greek organizations: Scholarship, Friendship, Service and Leadership.
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Incorporates their fraternal values into positive change that benefits their student organization and/or the Stan State community.
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Exhibits significant additional involvement beyond the Greek community.
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Exceptional leadership within their own chapter or the Greek community
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The nominee doesn’t have to hold a position but rather is a leader in their actions, values and commitment to mission.
This award will be given to an organization or individual that demonstrates outstanding efforts toward educating, encouraging and promoting diversity on campus. The organization or individual must meet the following criteria:
- Promoting and encouraging the importance of diversity within and between people of varying ethnic or religious backgrounds, socioeconomic status and sexual orientation on campus.
- Raising awareness that will educate others on acceptance of individual differences.
- Demonstrates leadership by embracing diversity concepts and values.
This award is designed to recognize students who have demonstrated dedication and leadership through their involvement in one or more campus activities. They exhibited the following:
- Leadership qualities: establishing and achieving goals, motivating and involving others.
- Campus and community service: active involvement with co-curricular and non-academic activities and groups.
- Demonstration of high personal standards and values: honesty, integrity and courage.
- Personal contributions to campus and community programs.
**Self-nominations will NOT be accepted.
The purpose of this award is to recognize a graduating senior or graduate student who has delivered volunteer services to communities, groups and/or individuals, and positively impacted the lives and humanity of others. The length, breadth, scope and type of service will be reviewed.
**Self-nominations are not accepted.
This award is presented to a student or organization who has demonstrated a strong dedication to social change at Stanislaus State and the local community through various platforms, projects or initiatives. They have worked to advance the University and community culture by advocating for social justice and exemplifying a commitment to service and the promotion of justice for the marginalized.
- Social Justice is evaluated based on efforts to educate people on social justice issues on campus and/or community and has shown evidence of a significant impact on addressing power, privilege and discrimination to foster inclusiveness and a socially just society.
- Diversity is evaluated based on efforts to improve the campus climate by working on and promoting initiatives that increase the campus community’s understanding of diversity (i.e., cultures; values; beliefs; experiences; perceptions) and provide opportunities for cross-cultural exchanges.
- Equity is evaluated based on efforts to create and sustain equitable practices from recognized differences and needs of individuals or groups within organizations, groups, committees or boards.
Awarded to a member of the Stanislaus State faculty, administration or staff who demonstrated the greatest commitment and service to developing student leadership on campus or in the community during the year. Level of dedication and length, breadth, scope and type of contribution will be considered.
Past Awardees
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Most Improved Organization: Black Student Union
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Most Spirited Organization: Gaming Club at Stan State
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Outstanding Student Organization: Phi Mu Fraternity
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President's Trophy: Indigenous Students in Activism
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Greek 360 Award: Camrynn Loveall
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Most Promising New Greek Member: Conner La Rosa
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Carol Burke Memorial Award: Destiny Suarez
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Greatest Achievement Award: Nu Alpha Kappa
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Judge and Alverta Hughes Humanitarian Award: Trent Murphy
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Miriam V. and John L. Keymer Memorial Award: Carmen Gallardo
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Outstanding Student Leader of the Year: Gianna Nunes
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Student Organization Advisor of the Year: David R. Martin
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ASI Diversity Awareness Award: Indigenous Students in Activism
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Innovative Social Justice Response Award: Yaning Sun
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Social Justice Advocacy Award: Project Rebound
Student Organization Awards
- President’s Trophy: Peer Health Educators
- Most Spirited Organization: Kappa Sigma Omicron-Omega
- Most Improved Organization: Indigenous Students in Activism
- Greek 360: Cynella Aghassi
- Most Promising New Greek Member: Ivonne Paz
Diversity and Social Justice Awards
- ASI Diversity Awareness Award: ISA: Indigenous Students in Activism
- Innovative Social Justice Response Award: ISA: Indigenous Students in Activism
- Social Justice Advocacy: Karlos Marquez
Campus Awards
- Judge and Alverta Hughes Humanitarian Award: Britney Patiu
- Carol Burke Memorial Award: Jose Navarro
- Miriam V. and John L. Keymer Memorial Award: Angelica Maghinay
- Student Empowerment Award: Julie Anaya
Distinguished Awards
- Outstanding Student Leader of the Year Award: Julian Johnson-Millan
- Greatest Achievement: Kappa Sigma Omicron-Omega
- Student Advisor of the Year Award: Dr. Gonul Schara (Warrior Chemistry Club)
- Outstanding Student Organization: Eco Warriors
- Student Advisor of the Year Award: Dr. Cueponca-xochitl Moreno Sandoval
- Student Empowerment Award: Janice Herring
- Outstanding Student Leader of the Year Award: Melanie Castellanos
- Judge and Alverta Hughes Humanitarian Award: Gloria Vallin
- Carol Burke Memorial Award: Teresa Serna
- Miriam V. and John L. Keymer Memorial Award: Destiny Suarez
- Greatest Achievement: N/A
- Outstanding Student Organization: Black Student Union
- President’s Trophy: Circle K
- ASI Diversity Awareness Award: Gloria Vallin
- Innovative Social Justice Response: Black Student Union
- Social Justice Advocacy: Gloria Vallin
- Most Spirited Organization: Black Student Union
- Most Improved: Stockton Psychology Student Organization
- Most Promising New Greek Member Award: Gisslle Morales
- Greek 360 Award: Brenda Cisneros Salazar
- Student Advisor of the Year Award: N/A
- Student Empowerment Award: N/A
- Outstanding Student Leader of the Year Award: Michael Rodriguez
- Judge and Alverta Hughes Humanitarian Award: N/A
- Carol Burke Memorial Award: Michael Rodriguez
- Miriam V. and John L. Keymer Memorial Award: N/A
- Greatest Achievement: Warriors Chemistry Club
- Outstanding Student Organization: Warriors Chemistry Club
- President’s Trophy: Peer Health Educators
- ASI Diversity Awareness Award: Women's Soccer Team Social Justice Group
- Most Spirited Organization: N/A
- Most Improved: N/A
- Student Advisor of the Year Award: Carolina Alfaro
- Student Empowerment Award: Julie Fox
- Outstanding Student Leader of the Year Award: Heather Friedberg
- Judge and Alverta Hughes Humanitarian Award: Livier Camarena Sanchez
- Carol Burke Memorial Award: Mishaye Vernerable
- Miriam V. and John L. Keymer Memorial Award: Kevin Lorenti
- Greatest Achievement: Gloria Vallin
- Outstanding Student Organization: Sociology Club
- President’s Trophy: Peer Health Educators
- ASI Diversity Awareness Award: Progressive Alliance
- Most Spirited Organization: Market, Inc.
- Most Improved: Computer Science Club
- Outstanding Student Organization: Democratic Party
- Most Improved: Sociology Club
- Most Spirited: Warrior Cheer Team
- Greatest Achievement: STEM Ambassador Program
- Student Organization Advisor of the Year: Gabriela Nuno
- President's Trophy: M.E.Ch.A
- Outstanding Student Leader of the Year: Caitlyn Turner
- Carol Burke Memorial Award: Aleta Mascorro
- Miriam V. & John L. Keymer Memorial Award: Melissa Gutierrez
- Judge and Alverta Hughes Humanitarian Award: Micah Robinson
- Student Empowerment Award: Dr. Xamuel Banales
- ASI Diversity Awareness: Love Evolution and Mishaye Venerable
- Outstanding Student Organization: Peer Health Educators
- Most Improved: Majed Almutairi
- Most Spirited: Black Student Union
- Greatest Achievement: Shakti International
- Student Organization Advisor of the Year: Michele Gordon
- President's Trophy: Phi Lambda Rho
- Outstanding Student Leader of the Year: Nicole Larson
- Carol Burke Memorial Award: Margrette Gouda (Rita)
- Miriam V. & John L. Keymer Memorial Award: Ernesto Rodriguez / Jaqueline Cervantes
- Judge and Alverta Hughes Humanitarian Award: Elizabeth Zafra / Nathaniel Romo
- Student Empowerment Award: Viji Sundar
- ASI Diversity Awareness: Stephanie Landeros
- Outstanding Student Organization: Student Athlete Advisory Committee
- Most Improved: Theta Chi
- Most Spirited: Phi Sigma Sigma
- Greatest Achievement: Chelsea Lewandowski
- Student Organization Advisor of the Year: Frank Borrelli
- President's Trophy: Peer Health Education
- Outstanding Student Leader of the Year: Jing Lee
- Carol Burke Memorial Award: Morgan Roots
- Miriam V. & John L. Keymer Memorial Award: Katie Alosi
- Judge and Alverta Hughes Humanitarian Award: Consuelo Hernandez
- Student Empowerment Award: Dr. Elvin Alemon
- ASI Diversity Awareness: Jordan Elize
- Outstanding Student Organization: American Chemical Society
- Most Improved: Masters of Social Work
- Most Spirited: Tau Kappa Epsilon
- Greatest Achievement: Jose Diaz
- Student Organization Advisor of the Year: Brent Powell
- President's Trophy: Alpha Xi Delta
- Outstanding Student Leader of the Year: Chelsea Lewandowski
- Carol Burke Memorial Award: Lelaine Geyser
- Miriam V. & John L. Keymer Memorial Award: Nina Feretti
- Judge and Alverta Hughes Humanitarian Award: Brandon DInh
- Student Empowerment Award: Frank Borrelli
Updated: December 10, 2024