UofL students recognized for outstanding achievements, service

Outstanding University of Louisville students, organizations and employees received recognition April 19 for achievement on campus and in the community. The UofL Student Awards are in their 16th year. Using criteria of leadership, service and involvement, a committee selects recipients from student, faculty and staff nominations. Michael Mardis, Dean of Students and Vice Provost for Student Affairs, said it’s important for the university as a whole to take a moment to recognize the hard work of students for their excellence both inside the classroom and outside. “The University of Louisville is fortunate to have so many outstanding students deserving of recognition. It is pleasing to honor such a diverse group of students who have made meaningful contributions to the university, our community and the world,” Mardis said. “The kindness they demonstrate in serving others is inspirational, and their commitment and hard work has left a lasting impact.” Mardis and Interim Provost Neville Pinto helped present the awards to students. Emcees were 2016 Mr. and Ms. Cardinal Kevin Grout and Amanda Allen and 2015 Homecoming Queen Lauren Lewis. The awards were sponsored by Commonwealth Credit Union and Kentucky National Guard. Winners are listed below. Photos from the awards ceremony available online: https://www.flickr.com/photos/uofl/. DRC Student of the Year Award - Keith Auspland Intramural and Recreational Sports Solid Performance Award - Ruby Aebersold, Shelby Fisk, Emily Hansen, Steven Russ and Samantha Taylor REACH Tutor Award of Excellence - Kristian Conway REACH Ambassador Award of Excellence - Zofia Hetman REACH Ambassador Spirit Award - Samuel Stevens ACC Top Six for Service Awards - Olivia Boesing, Taylor Bradley, Caitlin Gilmore, Isabela Habuda, Tim Kubel and Jerry Ramirez Outstanding Metropolitan College Student Award - Crystal Krages Profiles in Leadership - Robyn Blackman, Abigail Corder, Gabe Draper, Madison Duff, Emerald Dunn, Charron Elliot, Austin Ferrell, Kevin Grout, Bridgette Hildreth, Alicia Humphrey, Kevin Jacob, Jason Jewell, Kevin Lackey, X’Zashea Lawson-Mayes, Crystal Newman, Katie Olsen, Darren Porter, Mercedes Samuels, Kyle Schroader, Alexander Stewart, Savanah Treece, Karen Udoh, Dakota Waldecker, Madeline Weiner, Maya White and Chloe Zoeller A&S Peer Advisor of the Year - Corey Feger A&S Peer Advisor Rookie of the Year - Lauren Lewis Most Outstanding Gen 101 Teaching Assistants -Kirtley Hall and Natalie Shields Most Outstanding Orientation Peer Advisor - Aaron Vance Cultural Center Advocacy Award - Caitlin Durgin, Demarcus George, Craig Nichols, Leonardo Salinas and Talesha Wilson Cultural Center Celebration Award - Leticia Miguel Antonio, Tram Nguyen and Maya White Cultural Center Engagement Award - James Alcantara and Aaisha Hamid Cultural Center Scholarship Award - Rashon Sadler and Jalyn Shontee Woodford R. Porter Scholar Service Award - Akram Abdulle, Kassidy Barnett, Christia Brown, Alexsis Carter, Thomas Gordon, Nia Johnson, Corey McKee, John Rhodes and Anoa Zakee PEACC Keeper Award - Hannah Nausbaum AVIATOR of the Year - Kianna Johnson Spirit of AVIATOR Award - Destinee Germany AVIATOR Tour Guide of the Year - Logan Sanderson AVIATOR Recognition for Outstanding Service - Brittney Brown Outstanding AVIATOR Intern of the year - Jamitra Fulleord AVIATOR Legacy Award - J. Taylor Smith and Jasmine Wilkins Interfraternity Council Chapter President of the Year - Dakota Waldecker, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity National Panhellenic Council Chapter President of the Year - Sydni Gordon, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Panhellenic Council Chapter President of the Year - Mary Elizabeth Young, Chi Omega Sorority Katy Garrison LGBT Student Leadership Award - Ben Vivona and Talesha Wilson Amber Carrier Student Ally Award for LGBT Service - Jenna Lyons Outstanding Freshmen Student Award - Kyle D. Bilyeu and Nicholas Yates Outstanding Sophomore Student Award - Kevin Jacob and Karen Udoh Outstanding Junior Student Award - Hares Patel Outstanding Senior Student Award - Jacquelyn Ha, Allen L.H. Rakotoniaina and Megan Seldon Outstanding Student Awards for Graduate and Professional Students - Hossein Mirinejad, Femmy Rose, Douglas Saforo and Natalie Spiller Spirit of Community (Individual) - Nicole Robertson Spirit of Community (Student Group or Organization) - Delta Zeta Sorority Spirit of Service (Individual) - Grace Flaherty Spirit of Service (Student Group or Organization) - Cards Beyond Borders Social Justice and Inclusion Award (Individual) - Brandi Jones Social Justice and Inclusion Award (Student Group or Organization) - Best Buddies at UofL and Minority Association of Graduate Students (M.A.G.S) Outstanding New Program - Cards Against Hunger by the Student Activities Board: Outreach Committee Outstanding Program of the Year - Omit the Silence: Stand Up for Equality by the Student Activities Board: Diversity Committee Collaboration Award - Graduate Student Council, Minority Association of Graduate Students and UofL Counseling Center Outstanding Student Employee Award - Katie Connor, Ekstrom Library; Allison Cook, Athletics; Jacqueline Wandling, Office of Communications and Marketing Advisor of the Year - Stephanie Passow, National Residence Hall Honorary Harold Adams Award - Cathy Patus Outstanding New Organization of the Year - College Mentor for Kids Student Organization of the Year - Best Buddies at UofL The Cardinal Award of Excellence – Scholar/Leader - Allen L.H. Rakotoniaina The Cardinal Award of Excellence – Scholar/Volunteer - Jerome Soldo