May 19, 2023
Meghan O'Toole
Students, faculty, and staff honored at Leadership Awards Ceremony
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Lake Forest College's 2023 Leadership Awards Ceremony recognized students, faculty, and staff for their contributions to the College community.
The ceremony was held on May 1 in Calvin Durand Hall.
Join us in congratulating:
- Alpha Sigma Kappa Class of 1938 Memorial Prize: Evie Deitrich '23
- Commitment to Campus Well Being Award: Maja Gavrilovic '24
- Commitment to Student Development Award: Lecturer in Politics Christine Walker
- Community Builder Award: Chelsea Davis '24
- Jacob Wardwell Edwards Prize: Megan Tanquilut '26
- Edward H. Oppenheimer Memorial Prize: Julián Cano '23 and Jovana Jovanovska '23
- Peter C. Clute Award for Outstanding Character: Ashlyn Pope '23
- Rising Star Award: Chris Meza '26
- Student Leader of the Year: Brandon Christopher '23
- Student Organization Advisor of the Year Award: K. & H. Montgomery Assistant Professor of History and African American Studies Courtney Joseph
- Student Organization President of the Year Award: Gabe Blindauer '24
- Tamara Lee Wefler Prize: Coral Contreras '23
- Anita Chen Li ’51 International Student Prize: Megi Diasamidze '23
- Charles F. Behling Award: Maria Fernanda Fernandez '23
- Christopher Mojekwu Award: Residence Director Sam Clifford
- Social Justice Program of the Year: It’s On US- Supporting Survivors
- Collaborative Effort of the Year Award: South Asian Student Association & Latinos Unidos- Friendsgiving Dinner
- Student Organization of the Year Award: United Black Association (UBA)
- Student Organization Outstanding Program of the Year Award: League for Environmental Awareness and Protection (LEAP) – Earth Celebration