Student leaders reflect on year, receive awards
May 16, 2018 — The National Residence Hall Honorary recognized student leaders in the housing and dining services community on Monday, April 30, at the annual Leadership Reception.
Student leaders from all on-campus living communities gathered in the Alumni Center Ballroom to be recognized for their ongoing efforts to serve the department. Guests enjoyed desserts catered by Derby Dining Center, a performance by the K-State Pep Band and a keynote speech by Mindy Weixelman, director of the K-State Parents and Family Association.
Awards presented included NRHH Member of the Year, Association of Residence Hall General Body Member of the Year, the Eva Ford Scholarship, the Stars College Scholarship, Faculty Member of the Year and more.
“Of the Year” award categories include First-Year Experience, Student, Resident Assistant, Residential Learning Assistant, Advisor, Program, Outstanding Service Member and Community. OTY nominations were written and submitted by other student leaders within the nominee’s community and submitted to NRHH and ARH for review.
'Of the Year' Nominees (winners in bold)
First Year Experience
Brian Hernandez, Strong Community
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AdvisorTommy Newsom II, Strong Community |
Student
David Brown, Haymaker Hall |
Residential Learning AssistantMcKenzie Wein, Ford Hall |
Outstanding Service Member
Mary White, Strong Community |
ProgramLocked Putnam, Strong Community |
Resident AssistantReagan Swank, Ford Hall |
CommunitySmurthwaite |
Moore Hall student leaders pose for a photo after being named the 2018 Community of the Year.
Additional Awards
Faculty Member of the YearDr. Maria DePaoli, |
ARH General Body Member
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NRHH Honorary MembersElisa Wilson |
ARH Bronze Pin RecipientsCarly Rasmussen |
NRHH Member of the YearEmily Francis |
NRHH Bronze Pin RecipientBreanna Rowe |
STARS College Scholarship RecipientsDevin Bratkiv, Moore Hall |
Diamond Powercat Award RecipientsMegan Wright, Ford Hall |
Eva Ford Scholarship RecipientsMargo Wottowa |
2017-2018 'Of the Month' National Award
Jackson Craven: Jasmine Schick
Student, October 2017
2017-2018 'Of the Month' Regional Awards
Strong Paint Wars: Cody Cumro
Social Program, June 2017
Aubrey Busenitz: Josh Suderman
Student Staff member, August 2017
ALICE in Waterland: Brianna Jackson
Educational Program, August 2017
Charles Moore: Justin Prough
Student, September 2017
So You Think You Can Dance: Mary White & Suvana Badgett
Diversity Program, September 2017
ALICE Active Shooter Training: Jasmine Schick & Landon Becker
Community Service Program, October 2017
Show of Hands: Carleigh Whitman
Diversity Program, October 2017
Wefald Sixth Floor Governing Board: Jasmine Schick
Organization, November 2017
Red, White, and Blue: Let Them Hear from You:
Carleigh Whitman & Adrianna Gordey
Community Service Program, November 2017
Lou Ann Claasen: Landon Becker
Institution Faculty/Staff, November 2017
Melinda Gilliam: Carleigh Pope
Advisor, December 2017
Human Trafficking: A Global Issue: Natalie Wolf
Passive Program, January 2018
Boyd Hall Second Floor: Mary White
Residential Community, February 2018