Recognizing individuals, organizations, or events that have impacted the campus community in a positive way, Wittenberg鈥檚 Office of Student Development hosted the 13th annual Student Leadership Awards on Wednesday, April 9, in historic Weaver Chapel.
From honoring student organizations and advisors, celebrating diversity, health, and wellness, highlighting contributions to spiritual life, and recognizing the 天美传媒影业 unsung heroes, the event proved a time of community building around leadership excellence. Nominations for awards were gathered from across campus, and winners were determined through an outsourced selection committee of judges elected by Student Involvement staff to ensure impartial results.
The following is a list of this year鈥檚 2025 Student Leadership Award Winners:
- Contributions to Health and Wellness Award: Panhellenic Council for its Hygiene Packing event
- Contributions to Community Involvement Award: The Susan Hirt Hagen Center for its Service on the Stoop events
- Contributions to Religious and Spiritual Life: Claire Patton 鈥�26 from Mason, Ohio
- Contributions to Community Living Award: Residence Hall Association (RHA)
- Celebration of Diversity Program of the Year: Concerned Black Students (CBS)
- Greek Leader of the Year: Sorority 鈥� Mazie Reece 鈥�25 from Mechanicsburg, Ohio
- Most Improved Chapter of the Year: Alpha Xi Delta
- Greek Chapter of Excellence: Gamma Phi Beta
- Social Justice Leader of the Year: Naevon Boykin 鈥�25 from Bowie, Maryland
- New Organization of the Year: Sociology Club
- Program of the Year: WUSEA Zoo Trip
- Organization of the Year: CBS
- Emerging Leader of the Year: Kennedy Reed 鈥�28 from Lewis Center, Ohio
- Student Leader of the Year: Claire Patton 鈥�26 from Mason, Ohio
This year鈥檚 judges brought a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences as they volunteered to read more than 50 student leadership award nominations, all while managing full-time jobs as higher education professionals. Judges include Michael Malone, Alex Morris, and Dr. Raphael Allen.
Presenters of the awards included Peyton Archer, class of 2026, from Galloway, Ohio; Emme Cunningham, class of 2028, from LaGrange, Kentucky; Paige Jackson, class of 2026, from Tipp City, Ohio; Danyelle Hughes, area coordinator; Joi Garrett Scales, interim dean of student engagement and director of the McClain Center for Diversity.
