19 April 2023
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Washburn University Student Involvement & Development hosted a celebration of excellence for student organizations.
“SOAR is our awards ceremony that recognizes the 127 student organizations that we have on campus. Tonight we will recognize students, staff and advisors.” Isaiah Collier, Director of Student Involvement and Development for Washburn University, said.
SOAR (Student Organization Achievement Recognition) awards program is an annual awards ceremony designed to honor outstanding student organizations and leaders for their service, leadership and programming throughout the past academic year.
Eric Grospitch, Vice President for Student Life at Washburn University, was emcee for the evening.
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The following students, faculty and organizations were recognized for 2022-2023:
Outstanding Student Organization Advisor – Kristine Hart
Emerging Leader – Nolan Meyer
Emerging Leader, Freshman – Hannah Whaley
Student Organization of the Year – Sigma Phi Epsilon
Commitment to Diversity – Dante Jordan
Commitment to Diversity, Staff – Haydee Reyes
Community Impact Award – Sigma Phi Epsilon
Random Acts of Kindness, Community Service Award – Matthew Smoker
Presidential Outstanding Leader Award – Shayden Hanes
Outstanding Campus Enhancement Program of the Year – We Are F1rst: National F1rst Generation Week
Outstanding Community Service Program of the Year – Sigma Phi Epsilon
Advisor of the Year – Laura Pederzani, Alpha Phi
Faculty Member of the Year – Kim Morse, History Professor (College of Arts & Sciences)
Staff Member of the Year – James Barraclough, Director of Undergraduate Initiatives, Center for Student Success & Retention
Living the Ritual Award – Luiz Alcantara, Kappa Sigma
Outstanding Sorority New Member – Amia Hatcher, Zeta Tau Alpha
Sorority Member of the Year – Genevieve Michaelis, Alpha Phi
FSL Week 3rd Place – Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority
FSL Week 2nd Place – Alpha Delta Fraternity
FSL Week 1st Place – Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Chapter Excellence in Community – Alpha Phi Sorority
Chapter Excellence in Scholarship – Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Chapter Excellence in Service, Alpha Phi Sorority
Chapter of Excellence, Alpha Phi Sorority