Departmental and individual award winners are listed in full below. Congratulations, Cards! 

Department Awards

DRC Student of the Year: Sierra Stewart 

ACC Top Six For Service Awards: Kim Dil, Rachel Florek, Jazmine Jones, MaKenzie Kelley, Ainsley Mattingly and Emmaline Wuensch 

Adult Learner Awards: Enisha King, Jessica Gardner, Dr. Simona Bertacco, Dr. Andrew McCart and Chelsea Wicks

Outstanding Metropolitan College Student Award: Casandra Hernandez, Jackson Jones IV, Elianis Rodriguez

A&S Peer Advisor of the Year: Carley Brueckner

A&S Peer Advisor Rookie of the Year: DeAsia King

Most Outstanding Gen 101 Teaching Assistant: Rahaf Alrefai

Most Outstanding Orientation Peer Advisor: Gabrielle Mabra

Campus Housing Desk Staff Member of the Year: Steven Miritello

Campus Housing Facilities Student Staff Member of the Year: Ty Corbin 

Campus Housing Resident Assistant Leader of the Year: Brooke Armenta 

Campus Housing Office Assistant of the Year: Bobby Siefert

Campus Housing Conference Assistant of the Year: Victoria Sims

International Student and Scholar Center Award: Ruth Echiejile, Seyda Muratova, Olalekan Olakitan Olowo, Thuy Trang Do, Sabina Chertmanova

2020 Student Awards

CCU Outstanding Sophomore Student Award: Eli Cooper, Ugonna Okorie

CCU Outstanding Junior Student Award: Madelyn Carek, Emma Lawson, Julie Nwosu, Kayla Payne

CCU Outstanding Senior Student Award: Rita Ackah, Praneeth Goli, Cheyenne Richardson

CCU Outstanding Student Awards for Graduate and Professional Students: Yomna Amer, Jade Montanez Chatman, Shakeyrah Elmore, Joseph Lee Holland, Samantha Mackenzie, Preston Simmons

Spirit of Service (Individual): Eli Cooper 

Social Justice and Inclusion Award (Individual): Cheyenne Richardson 

Social Justice and Inclusion Award (Student Group or Organization): Alpha Phi Sigma, Lambda Alpha Epsilon

Collaboration Award for Student Groups with University Departments: Student Activities Board, Louisville Alumni

Collaboration Award for Two or More Student Groups: Black Student Nurses Association, The Society of Porter Scholars 

Outstanding Academic/����ֱ�� Program: “Justice And Music (J.A.M.),” sponsored by Lambda Alpha Epsilon & Alpha Phi Sigma

Outstanding Cultural Program: “Jalsa” sponsored by Indian Student Organization

Outstanding New Program: “Flourish Your YOU-niverse” sponsored by the Student Activities Board

Outstanding Program of the Year: “ASEZ Crime Prevention Forum: Reduce Crime Together” sponsored by ASEZ_UofL

Outstanding Student Employee Award: Dacia Berry – Testing Services, Erin Coppola – VP Student Affair, Joi Harbison -Dean of Students, Eriqc Lumzy – SPHIS Undergraduate Student Services, Kat Stierle – Intramurals, Dilishia Thomas – Student Involvement 

Advisor of the Year: Samantha Mackenzie – Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity

Outstanding New Organization of the Year: Exposure Photography Club

Student Organization of the Year Under 50 Members: Black Student Nurses Association

Student Organization of the Year 50+ Members: American Society of Civil Engineers

Cardinal Award of Excellence: Rita Ackah

Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards

Additionally, the Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards were held in late March. Winners were also acknowledged on social media and are listed below.��

Academic Achievement

• GPA above the All Women’s Average: Chi Omega, Delta Zeta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Phi Sigma Rho, Sigma Kappa 
• GPA above the All Men’s Average: Alpha Tau Omega, Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Triangle
• Highest GPA in Council: Phi Delta Theta, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Kappa Delta 

Chapter Awards

• Cardinal Credentials: Delta Zeta
• Outstanding Risk Prevention and Accountability: Phi Delta Theta, Alpha Omicron Pi
• Outstanding Member Development: Pi Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Alpha Omicron Pi
• Outstanding Philanthropy: Pi Kappa Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Omicron Pi
• Outstanding Communication and Branding: Sigma Phi Epsilon, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Kappa Delta
• Outstanding Community Engagement: Pi Kappa Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Sigma Kappa
• Outstanding Campus Program: Sigma Phi Epsilon, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Delta
• Outstanding Interfraternal Relations: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Delta Zeta
• Outstanding Alumni Engagement: Pi Kappa Phi, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Alpha Omicron Pi

Individual Awards

• Chapter Advisor of the Year: Samantha MacKenzie
• Servant Leader of the Year: Alex Elias
• New Member of the Year: Hunter West, Manu Nair
• Senior of the Year: Lizzie Glass, Dylan Haas
• Council Officer of the Year: Kendall Shook
• Chapter President of the Year: Brooke Shields, Antonio Burgess
• Sorority Woman of the Year: Emily Rich
• Fraternity Man of the Year: Ethan Sammons

Cardinal Awards

Finally, the Cardinal Awards (formerly Mr. and Ms. Cardinal) were presented in early March to Kendra Ford, a senior chemical engineering major with a minor in criminal justice and mathematics, and Praneeth Goli, a senior chemistry major with minors in philosophy and biology, have been presented with the Cardinal Awards.

The Cardinal Awards are presented by UofL’s Student Activities Board and is based on academic excellence, co-curricular activities and service to the university. .��

now in its 20th year, recognize students based on leadership, service and involvement. A committee selects recipients from student, faculty and staff nominations.

Dean of Students Michael Mardis, who assisted in presenting the awards, said it’s exciting to see so many worthy students being recognized for their contributions to improving the university and wider community.

“The celebration highlights the diversity of the student body and the many ways they serve others,” he said. “The dedication of our students and the impact they are making is impressive. It’s an important learning outcome that we hope students will leave the university with – engaging in our community and using their talents to serve others. We are fortunate at UofL to have so many outstanding students in campus organizations.”

Emcees were 2018 Homecoming Queen Madison Pumphrey, Homecoming King Jonathan Fuller, Ms. Cardinal Masden Griffiths and Mr. Cardinal Chris Tipton.

for a picture gallery of the evening, which was sponsored by . Award winners are listed below.

DRC Student of the Year Award
Allyson Fry

Intramural and Recreational Sports Solid Performance Award
Makayla Bilyeu
Dylan Gephart
Dakota Graue
Caitlin Holliday
Alex Lancaster
Souraya Lorenz
Zach Mofield

ACC Top Six for Service Awards
Kaela Dickerman
Bailey Florek
Victoria Gabor
Margaret Geraghty
Madison Luette
Linda Mutter

Adult Learner Awards
Brian “Buffalo Stille” Scott
Major Charles Bonner
Dr. Denise Cumberland
Chelsea Wicks

Outstanding Metropolitan College Student Award
Julianne Hummel

Profiles in Leadership
Bayley Amburgey
Joey Breckenridge, Jr.
Mariko Chou
Hayden Combs
Alex Elias
Nicole Fielder
Joseph Hock
Lauren Jones
Nada Kaissieh
Langston Love
Sean Madden
Brandon McClain
Caitlin McGuigan
Carolecia Mobley
Rebecca Myers
Madison Offenberger
Henrietta “Henny” Ransdell
Alyssa M. Ray
Cheyenne Richardson
Katja RieBenberger
Callie Rudd
Emma Sears
Jalena Slaton
Scotland Stewart
Pratistha Thapa
Selena Thé
Angel Thornsbury
Makayla Uebelhor
Jayla Verrett
Michelle Wahlgren
Katie Walker
Savannah Winston
Daphne Woolridge

A&S Peer Advisor of the Year
Emily Johnson

A&S Peer Advisor Rookie of the Year
Masden Griffiths

Most Outstanding Gen 101 Teaching Assistant
Shelby Carter

PEACC Keeper Award
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
Phi Kappa Tau and Kappa Sigma Fraternities
Drake Coomer and Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Alyssa Collina

Most Outstanding Orientation Peer Advisor
Daira Barnes

Katy Garrison LGBT Student Leadership Award
Dalton Maldonado
McClain Owens
Emma Radulski
Phoenix Washington

Campus Housing Desk Staff Member of the Year
Shyla Stump

Campus Housing Facilities Student Staff Member of the Year
Curtis McCoy

Campus Housing Resident Assistant Leader of the Year
Tariq Onodu

International Student and Scholar Center Award
Luis Cardona Olarte

CCU Outstanding Sophmore Student Award
Mina Ibrahim
Henrietta Ransdell
Jalena Slaton
Taris Smith
Nico Thom

CCU Outstanding Junior Student Award
Praneeth Goli

CCU Outstanding Senior Student Award
Noela M. Botaka
Nicole Fielder
Destinee Germany
Lazaro Munoz
Rebecca Myers

CCU Outstanding Student Awards for Graduate and Professional Students
Simra Ahmed
Kevin Jacob
Jakia Marie
Daniella Prince
Matthew Smith
Makayla Uebelhor

Spirit of Service (Individual)
Patrick Reeder

Spirit of Service (Group)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Social Justice and Inclusion Award (Individual)
Finn DePriest

Social Justice and Inclusion Award (Student Group or Organization)
Society of Porter Scholars

Collaboration Award for Student Groups with University Departments
Young Communication Professionals
Career Development Center

Collaboration Award for Two or More Student Groups
Lambda Alpha Epsilon
Alpha Phi Sigma

Outstanding Academic/����ֱ��al Program
“Graduate Student Regional Research Conference,” Graduate Student Council

Outstanding Cultural Program
Miss Black UofL, sponsored by the National Society of Black Engineers

Outstanding New Program
The Cardinal Cupboard Food Pantry by the Engage Lead Serve Board

Outstanding Program of the Year
Dance Marathon sponsored by raiseRED

Outstanding Student Employee Award
Jade Montanez Chatman, Nursing
Anna Jones, Disability Recourse Center
Jacob Lamping, Office of Admissions
Callie Rudd, Student Involvement
Sara Tucker, Intramural Sports and Campus Housing

Advisor of the Year
Tony Simms, School of Medicine Class of 2021

Harold Adams Award
David Hatfield

Outstanding New Organization of the Year
United Nations Association of Women at University of Louisville

Student Organization of the Year Under 50 Members
CONECT the Caring Of New students Experiencing College Transition

Student Organization of the Year 50+ Members
She Became

Cardinal Award of Excellence
Nicole Fielder

Awards Judges
Ron Burse, Jami Campbell, Jessica Gernert, Melissa Hutchinson, Sarah Klump, Whitney Menser, Kathy Meyer, Denae Powell, Nicole Rosskopf, Stephanie Schoeder, Nakia Strickland, Dr. Angela Taylor and Brandy Warren

now in its 19th year, recognize students based on leadership, service and involvement. A committee selects recipients from student, faculty and staff nominations.

Dean of Students Michael Mardis, who assisted in presenting the awards, said it’s important for the university to take a moment and recognize the hard work of students for their excellence both in and out of the classroom.��

“We want these students to be engaged in the university and we want them to take the lessons they learn in that engagement here into the community, where they can become involved citizens for life,” Mardis said.��

Emcees were 2017 Homecoming Queen, Elshadai Smith-Mensah, 2017 Homecoming King, Brevin Woodford, 2018 Ms. Cardinal Alisha Davis-Kent, 2018 Mr. Cardinal Kevin Jacob.

for a picture gallery of the evening.��

Here are the winners: 

DRC Student of the Year Award
• Shalece S. Kohnke

Intramural and Recreational Sports Solid Performance Award
• Shay Bradley
• Rachel Etzler
• Griff Hennessy
• Alex Lancaster
• Bailey Overstreet

ACC Top Six for Service Awards
• Kaela Dickerman
• Bailey Florek
• Victoria Gabor
• Margaret Geraghty
• Madison Luette
• Linda Mutter

Adult Learner Awards
• Sarah Norris
• Roy S Roberson
• Dr. Terri Rowland
• Amber Roberts-Scott

Outstanding Metropolitan College Student Award
• Brandi Knauer
• Breanna Sherrard

Profiles in Leadership
• Chelsea Bates-Adams
• Kyle Bilyeu
• Gillian Casey
• Dion Copeland
• Michael DeGroot
• Lakeisha Gardner
• Kelsey Hamilton
• Joseph Holland
• Emmanuella Hyacinthe
• Hannah Kemper
• Fadoua Khmaissia
• Dylan Martin
• Katie Maurer
• JaKashea Mayes
• Nadieh Rahbari
• Adney Rakotoniaina
• John Rhodes
• Emily Rich
• Erik Rieger
• Ciarah Ross
• Kiarah Ross
• Darius Sanford
• Halie Sawyers
• Dillon Sego
• Sam Stevens
• Asia Thornton
• Gabrielle Thornton
• Briana Williams
• Jessica Williams
• Nick Yates

A&S Peer Advisor of the Year
• Jazlyn Eddings

A&S Peer Advisor Rookie of the Year
• Sally Mercer

Most Outstanding Gen 101 Teaching Assistant
• Ruth Peter

Most Outstanding Orientation Peer Advisor
• Emily Johnson

Cultural Center Advocacy Award
• Elizabeth Peña

Cultural Center Celebration Award
• Josh Jean-Marie
• Ariana Cespedes
• Joseph Holland

Cultural Center Engagement Award
• Elliott Kelly
• Erica Wheeler
• John Rhodes
• Leonardo Salinas

Cultural Center Scholarship Award
• Lauryn Handley
• Andres Aguayo
• Camilla Lauciello

Outstanding Multicultural Student Organization Award
• Muslim Student Association

The Cultural Center Outstanding Ally Award
• Josie Raymond

Woodford R. Porter Scholar Service Award
• Sarah Caton
• Christabel Kusi Appiah
• Julie Nwosu
• Brianna Worrell
• Kassidy Barnett

PEACC Keeper Award
• Elshadai Smith-Mensah
• Behrad Bakhtiari
• Nala Kathleen

Katy Garrison LGBT Student Leadership Award
• Christian Arroyo
• Celeste Atchison
• Brittany Greenwell
• Rhiannon Ledgerwood
• Adam C. Neff
• Abigail Jean Rogers

Campus Housing Desk Staff Member of the Year
• William Cunningham

Campus Housing Desk Staff Member of the Year
• Korissa Ostic

Campus Housing Resident Assistant Leader of the Year
• Cassidy Flood

International Student and Scholar Center Award
• Joshua Osezua

CCU Outstanding Freshmen Student Award
• Emma Lawson

CCU Outstanding Sophomore Student Award
• Praneeth Goli
• Michael DeGroot
• Joshua Jean-Marie

CCU Outstanding Junior Student Award
• Faizan Ahmed
• John Rhodes

CCU Outstanding Senior Student Award
• Nathan Viner
• Sam Stevens
• Elijah Eisert
• Vishnu Tiramala

CCU Outstanding Student Awards for Graduate and Professional Students
• Lois Abdelmalek
• Alexandra Birmingham
• Tasha Golden
• Sara Williams
• Elaine Surdyke
• Ariel Watson

Spirit of Service (Individual)
• Dulcinea Gurley

Spirit of Service (Group)
• Student Bar Association

Social Justice and Inclusion Award (Individual)
• Joseph Holland
• Camila Calderon

Social Justice and Inclusion Award (Student Group or Organization)
• Best Buddies

Collaboration Award for Student Groups with University Departments
• The Young Communication Professionals (RSO)
• The UofL Career Development Center

Outstanding Academic/����ֱ��al Program
• “Engineering Exposition” by Speed School Student Council

Outstanding Cultural Program
• “UofL Uncensored” by the SAB Diversity Committee

Outstanding New Program
• “Minds at Work” by ELSB’s Vote Everywhere

Outstanding Program of the Year
• “I’m not Racist But…” by Voices in Action

Outstanding Student Employee Award
• Joseph Graf from the Office of Admissions
• Stephanie Vega from the Cultural Center
• Gabrielle Thornton from the Office of Student Involvement
• Lakeisha Gardner from the Women’s Center
• Jayna Winchester from the Office of Campus Housing

Advisor of the Year
• Nakia Strickland, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc

Harold Adams Award
• Julie Onnembo

Outstanding New Organization of the Year
• Voices in Action

Student Organization of the Year Under 50 Members
• United Nations Association at UofL

Student Organization of the Year 50+ Members
• raiseRED Dance Marathon

Cardinal Award of Excellence – Scholar/Leader
• Vishnu Tiramala

Cardinal Award of Excellence – Scholar/Volunteer
• Gabrielle Oropilla

Awards Judges
Zunaira Ahmad, Ron Burse, Jami Campbell, Dr. Latonia Craig, Heather Gentry, Jessica Gernert, Lori King, Sarah Klump, Kathy Meyer, Stuart Neff, Stephanie Passow, Tony Robinson, Michelle Rodems, Nicole Rosskopf, Stephanie Schoeder, Zach Smith, Dr. Angela Taylor, Shelley Tewell, Brandy Warren and Linda Wilde

The UofL Student Awards, now in its 17th year, recognize students based on leadership, service and involvement. A committee selects recipients from student, faculty and staff nominations.

Dean of Students Michael Mardis, who assisted in presenting the awards, said it’s important for the university to take a moment and recognize the hard work of students for their excellence both in and out of the classroom.��

“It’s impressive how much the students at the University of Louisville accomplish. I continue to be impressed by their work ethic, dedication, and commitment to serving the University, our local community, and even the greater global community,” said Mardis. When you listen to the accomplishments of those receiving awards, it’s pleasing to know that these students will be the future leaders of our society.”

Emcees were 2017 Mr. and Ms. Cardinal, Jason Jewell and Jessica Morgan, and 2016 Homecoming King and Queen, Jordan Potts and Keturah Smith.

Winners are listed below:

• Disability Resource Center Student of the Year Award: Zachary Cole Schuhmann
• Intramural and Recreational Sports Solid Performance Awards: Chelsea Case, Zack Carr, Kirby Gooding, Katlyn Hogan, Kaylee Keohane, Aaron Mattingly, Jessica Minnick, Brian Pfeiffer, Brad Proffitt, Shannon Sloss
• ACC Top Six for Service Awards: Taylor Bradley, Gabriella Biedenharn, Kaela Dickerman, Victoria Gabor, Daniel Fecteau, Lauren Kelly
• Adult Learner Awards: Ashley Webb Runyon, Kathryn Anne Green, Dr. Lee W. Bewley, Saundra Kimberlain
• Outstanding Metropolitan College Student Award: Rachel Roarx
• Profiles in Leadership: Katie Mulligan, Alexsis Carter, Gisselle Sierra, Jesse Bailey, Amanda Nitzken, Elshadai Smith-Mensah, Avery Pryor, Lauren Brooks, Jamie Smith, Jayna Winchester, Kendra Malone, Lauryn Handley, Gina Passanisi, Shelby Hatfield, Caleb Bridgwater, Jonathan Fuller, Minoru Chou, Erin Burke, Brian Czerwonka, Peggy Schnell, Gabrielle Oropilla, Ameenah Ikram, Natalia Bilchuk, De’Anna Benson, Blake Manion, Ben Taussig, Phillip Bradley, Destinee Germany, Brittany Lowe
• A&S Peer Advisor of the Year: Blake Gerstner
• A&S Peer Advisor Rookie of the Year: Peggy Schnell
• Most Outstanding Gen 101 Teaching Assistants: Elizabeth Chaddic, Monica Sokolik
• Most Outstanding Orientation Peer Advisor:Jazlyn Eddings
• Michael Cuyjet AAMI Man of the Year: Joshua Cloudy
• AAMI “Uncle” Joe Goodman Spirit Award: Trae McFarland
• AAMI Errol Wint Outstanding Freshman Award: Elliott Kelly
• Cultural Center Advocacy Award: Karen Udoh, Jonas Bastien
• Cultural Center Celebration Award: Eileen Sanchez, X’Zashea Lawson-Mayes
• Cultural Center Engagement Award: Destinee Germany, Alex Nava
• Cultural Center Scholarship Award: Mark Harvey, Josh Cloudy, Des Lane, Elizabeth Pena
• Outstanding Multicultural Student Organization Award: Empowering Ladies Together
• The Cultural Center Outstanding Ally Award: Luke Buckman
• Woodford R. Porter Scholar Service Award: Aliyah Bailey, Kassidy Barnett, Evonie Daugherty, Kendra Ford, Onajia Stubblefield, Esther Tabugo, Jasmine Thomas, Erika Tucker, Anoa Zakee
• PEACC Keeper Award: Dillon Sego
• Katy Garrison LGBT Student Leadership Award: Aisha Bibbs, Caison Black, Sarah Buckley, Brigid Connelly, Chris Knaster, Madison Orman, Tomika Smith, Ciyadh Wells
• Amber Carrier Student Ally Award for LGBT Service: Mellad Khoshnood, The Student Activities Board
• Housing and Residence Life Desk Staff Member of the Year: Colleen Reising
• Housing and Residence Life Facilities Student Staff Member of the Year: Joshua Jean-Marie
• Housing and Residence Life Resident Assistant Leader of the Year: Brittany Chamblee
• CCU Outstanding Freshmen Student Award: Praneeth Goli
• CCU Outstanding Sophomore Student Award: Faizan Ahmed, Matthew Elmlinger, Nicole Fielder
• CCU Outstanding Junior Student Award: Kenzie King, Gabrielle Oropilla, Sam Stevens
• CCU Outstanding Senior Student Award: Elizabeth Ehlman, Piyani Gandhi, Bridgette Hildreth, Ryan Long, Charles Shofner, Ben Taussig
• CCU Outstanding Student Awards for Graduate and Professional Students: T. Abraham de Witt, Lindsey Okoroafo, Rina (REE-na) Perlin, Nicki Stricklin
• CCU Outstanding Student Awards for Graduate and Professional Students: Alli Lake, Tomika Smith, Keith O. Auspland
• Spirit of Community (Individual): Maya White
• Spirit of Service (Individual): Natalie Spiller, Joey Wilkerson
• Social Justice and Inclusion Award (Individual): Kelsey Voit
• Social Justice and Inclusion Award (Student Group or Organization): National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
• Outstanding New Program: “Cardinal Family Fun Day!” by the Student Activities Board
• Outstanding Program of the Year: ”Diverse Faculty, Staff, and New Graduate Student Meet & Greet” by the Minority Association of Graduate Students
• Collaboration Award: Student Organization for Alumni Relations, Student Activities Board
• Outstanding Student Employee Award: Brittany Chouhan – Alumni Relations, Elizabeth Ehlman – REACH, Kelsey Headden – Ekstrom Library, Nicole Robertson – School of Public Health and Information Sciences (SPHIS),
• Advisor of the Year: Natalie Oliner – Adviser of Speed Spectrum
• Harold Adams Award: Kathy Pendleton
• Outstanding New Organization of the Year Under 50 Members: Speed Spectrum
• Outstanding New Organization of the Year 50+ Members: National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association
• Student Organization of the Year Under 50 Members: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, Xi Chapter
• Student Organization of the Year 50+ Members: Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
• The Cardinal Award of Excellence – Scholar/Leader: Ryan Long