Student Leadership Awards

This award is presented to organizations that offer superior quality events/activities, organizational interaction, and support to the campus community.  This group should support student life, maintain a dedicated membership, be active in campus-wide student life programs and initiatives as well as serve as a significant positive impact on campus life. The 2023 winners are:

Google Developer Student Club (GDSC)

This award honors student organizations with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion through student life programming and positive interactions with other students, student organizations, faculty, and staff.  Recipients should demonstrate ways they contribute to promoting an inclusive campus. The 2023 winners are:

Black Student Union 

Awarded to a student group that has shown a deep commitment to creating positive change in their campus or home community. The 2023 winners are:

Student Government

This award is presented to a program or series coordinated by a student organization, which enhanced student life. Awarded programs should reach a broad audience and have campus-wide visibility. The 2023 winners are:

Alpha Psi Lambda

This award, sponsored by UM-Dearborn Fraternity & Sorority Life is presented to organizations that exemplify the values and mission of their organization while creating a positive impact on campus, and within the larger Dearborn and Metro-Detroit communities. The 2023 winners are:

Theta Tau

This award is presented to organizations that offer superior quality events/activities, organizational interaction, and support to the campus community.  This group should support student life, maintain a dedicated membership, be active in campus-wide student life programs and initiatives as well as serve as a significant positive impact on campus life. The 2023 winners are:

Criminology and Criminal Justice Collective (CCJC)

This prestigious award is presented to students with exceptional leadership experiences and qualities, demonstrated both on campus and in the community.  Students who earn this award have been involved in a variety of organizations, held significant leadership roles or positions, or been involved in numerous projects across campus that demonstrate collaboration and community. The 2023 winners are:

• Darena Matti

• Kayla Leonard

• Yara Elayyan

• Sara Dokter

• April Marvin

This award is presented to an advisor who has had a positive impact on a student organization and on campus. This individual should demonstrate strong advising skills and be readily available to students.  Additionally, this person should provide a significant level of support and sensitivity to individual and organizational needs. The 2023 award winner is:

Dr. Margaret Murray

Awarded to an outstanding student employee in any department on campus.  The employee must demonstrate a willingness to go above and beyond expectations, be a team player, and assist co-workers.  Student Interns may be considered for this award. The 2023 winners are:

• Austin Kipfmiller

• Allysa Decato

Awarded to a student, individually or as part of a group, who has shown a deep commitment to creating positive change in their campus or home community. The 2023 winners are:

• Deja Andrews

• Wasey Rehman

This award honors student leaders with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion through student life programming and positive interactions with other students, faculty, and staff.  Recipients should be involved in programs or services which aim to promote an inclusive and safe campus. The 2023 award winner is:

Jana Rida

This award is given to a faculty or staff member who has gone above and beyond to advocate for students and their success as Dearborn Wolverines. The 2023 award winner is:

Becky Richardson

This award is given to a successful student who is among the first in their families to go to college and has shown advocacy and been a proponent for change within the first-gen community at UM-Dearborn. The 2023 award winner is:

Diana Nichols

This award recognizes a student, or students, in their first year on campus who has shown a strong commitment to success, the university mission, and has already begun to make a substantial impact on campus. The 2023 winners are:

• Madison Chervenak

• Valeria Garcia-Lopez

This award recognizes a student who is a member of Fraternity & Sorority Life. This student shows commitment to the success and mission of their chapter. The individual has made a substantial impact on campus and the Greek community. The 2023 award winner is:
 

Alex Chartier

This award recognizes the achievements and contributions of students who have returned to their academic journey after many years away. It recognizes students who juggle multiple roles, overcome obstacles, and have academically succeeded all while pursuing their undergraduate degree. The 2023 award winner is:

Tamir Bell

Typically awarded to a first or second-year student, this certificate recognizes students whose actions have been a major contribution to increasing teamwork, effectiveness, and achievement in the UM-Dearborn community. The 2023 certificate recipients are:

• Avery Haynes
• Muskan Ahmad
• Kanika Mohan
• Rehab Jadallah
• Zahra Patni

Typically awarded to an upper-level student, this certificate recognizes a student leader whose long-term dedication and commitment to the community of UM-Dearborn is undeniable. This award recognizes students who have left a lasting impression as dynamic student leader. Examples include serving as a long-standing member of a student organization, may continuously help integrate new students as a volunteer or orientation leader, etc. The 2023 certificate recipients are:

• Michael Ustes
• Muneer Elshaikh
• Summyrrh Ray
• Shouryan Nikam
• Amandah Saleh
• Andrew Johnson
• Caylinn Higgins
• Cody McCain
• Jenna Deebajah

This certificate recognizes an individua for their demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and social justice at UM-Dearborn and in the local community. The 2023 certificate recipients are:

• Maria Tarakhovsky
• Penny Kane

Recognizes a student who has engaged in numerous volunteer experiences that have helped to make a positive difference in the community. The 2023 certificate recipients are:

• Bhoomika Gowda Varadaraja
• Batoul Souwaidan
• Bruna Rocha
• Ghadah Abdulshafi
• Taranjot Singh Kathuria

The Bridge Builder & Campus Connector award recognizes students who have worked to establish or support connections between student groups or individuals. The areas of collaboration can include collaborative events, exploration of diverse cultures, education about issues that have challenged the campus, or other multicultural offerings. The 2023 certificate recipients are:

• Aamina Rehman
• Zoie Mink
• Adam Bendawi
• Ayden Wasser

The Unsung Hero award recognizes students who have positively influenced a program or organization from behind the scenes with a positive attitude, a willingness to help in whatever capacity necessary, and a commitment to excellence. The 2023 certificate recipients are:

• Malak Fouani
• Holly Lalicata
• Regina Marie Arriola
• Vujwal Chandra Ghanta
• Samuel Hale