Student Leadership Awards

Each year, Elmhurst University celebrates the leadership shown by our students and their dedication to organizations that bring our campus community together.

The 2020-2021 Student Leadership Awards took place on May 13. Join us in congratulating the honorees below! We also encourage you to learn more about our many student organizations.

2021 Student Leadership Recognition

Senior of the Year Award

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Founders Awards

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Bluejay First Mentor Recognition

Bluejay First Coordinator Recognition

• Madiha Ahmed

EC Connection Mentor Recognition

• Charley Agron

• LeMeah Brownlee

• Jan Bui

• Sonali Rajput

• Raven Rhone

• Jules Thomas

• Christian Valois

• Hannah Yearout

EC Connection Coordinators

• Madiha Ahmed

• Joi Reed

Orientation Student Leaders Recognition

Orientation Student Leader Coordinator Recognition

• Alec Degnan

• Natalie Filas

• Teddy Schupack

Resident Adviser Recognition

Head Resident Recognition

• Erik Rocha

• Alexis Gahan-Lopez

• True Seal

• Chris Binder

• Courtney O’Donnell

• Ben Sullivan

Resident Adviser of the Year

• Kevin Holt

Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureate Recognition

• Chris Binder

Service Learning’s Community Builder Award

• Juana Bedolla

• Jess Hess

• Kaliana Onita

David S. Lindberg Mock Trial Award

• Ilirida Ajroja

• Greta Qano

Student Government Association Recognition
2020-2021

• Michael Vaia, President

• Hiba Anees, Vice President

• Husna Ahmed, Treasurer

• Jace Byrne, Secretary

• Sonali Rajput, Parliamentarian

Union Board Recognition

Student Organization Awards

Leadership in Action

• Ashley Liljeberg

Making a Difference Award

• Alpha Phi Omega

Advisor of the Year

• Elizabeth Stark, Creative Writing Club

President of the Year

• Amanda Swanson, Relay For Life

Distinguished Event of the Year

• Loteria Night, Latino Student Association

Student Organization of the Year

• Union Board

Agents of Change Award

• Elmhurst Minoritized and Allies

Sorority and Fraternity Awards

Sorority New Member of the Year

• Sophia Metropoulos, Kappa Kappa Gamma

Fraternity New Member of the Year

• Alexander Eddy, Alpha Sigma Phi

Spirit of Being Greek Advisor Award

• Briana Bessert, Alpha Phi

Sorority Member of the Year

• Kiara McGee, Sigma Kappa

Fraternity Member of the Year

• Oliver Besman, Alpha Tau Omega

Chapter of Excellence

• Sigma Kappa

Athletic Awards

Male Athletic Scholar of the Year

• Andrew Frerich, Lacrosse

Female Athletic Scholar of the Year

• Mia Riese, Basketball and Softball

Male Athlete of the Year

• Jimmy McAuliffe, Wrestling

Female Athlete of the Year

• Emily Gilligan, Track and Field

Individual Division Awards

Shining Star

Bluejay Spirit Award

• Jared Thorns

Silent Leader

• Joi Reed

Friend of Student Affairs

• Kiara McGee

• Dr. Venkatesh Gopal

• Event Services

• The Nursing Program

The Order of Light and Knowledge Seniors

• Chris Binder

• Kevin Holt

The Flame Award

• Maddie Puccillo

The Paul Krohn Award

• Courtney O’Donnell

1871 Award

• Noor Maghrebi

Bluejay of the Year

• Margaret Krzeminski