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Leadership Award Winners

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Student Government Awards

Student Excellence Award for Leadership and Service
Awarded annually by the Student Government’s Student Excellence Award for Leadership and Service Committee to undergraduates in recognition of meritorious and outstanding contributions to student activities

Chrissy McCurdy
Mark Zamorski
Rahul D'Mello
Steve Houck
Karthik Seshan
Dan Colacurcio
Jacklyn Sofia
Mike Dewane
Vana Delacruz
Morduice Odumosu

Student Excellence Award for Leadership and Service Staff Award
Awarded annually by the SGA’s Student Excellence Award for Leadership and Service Committee to a deserving member of the Homewood staff, faculty or administration who has demonstrated a commitment to helping students in a meaningful way

Adam Sheingate
Donniel Fishkind

Emerging Leaders Award
Awarded by the Student Government to undergraduates who have made new and significant contributions to student activities or show significant improvement and development in their dedication to student activities

Nick Gilson
Carolyn Pearce

The George E. Owen Teaching Award
Awarded annually by the Student Government for outstanding teaching and devotion to undergraduates. This award was established by the 1982 Student Council to honor George E. Owen, who was dean of the Homewood Faculties.  This award will be presented again at Commencement

Amy Shelton
Lester Su

The Dunn Family Award
Presented periodically to recognize a faculty or staff member of the Johns Hopkins University community who, beyond the classroom, has made an extraordinarily positive impact upon the lives of one or more undergraduate students during their enrollment or residence at Homewood. The award is made in honor of three generations of Dunns attending Johns Hopkins: Wendell E. Dunn, 1921; Wendell E. Dunn, Jr. B.E. 1943, Ph. D. 1950; Thomas B. Dunn, B.S. 1946 (Distinguished alumnus of the Peabody Conservatory); Wendell E. Dunn, B.A. 1966

Bill Smedick
Dave Furhman

Student Life Awards

The Christopher J. Pinto Memorial Award
The Christopher J. Pinto Award was established by the alumni of the Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity, members of the Class of 1984, and friends of the Pinto family. It is presented to a Senior reflecting the academic and leadership abilities and strong moral character of Chris Pinto, a member of the Class of 1984

Stephanie Huang

David G. Sandberg Award for Campus Leadership
The David G. Sandberg Award for Campus Leadership was established in 1991 in honor of David G. Sandberg, a member of the Class of 1972. It is presented annually to an outstanding Junior who has demonstrated dedication to a variety of co-curricular organizations and activities

Mariadina DiGennaro

The Class of 1979 Memorial Scholarship
Dedicated to the memory of their classmates David Budzil, Ana del Castillo, and Daniel Yin, a scholarship is awarded each year to incoming seniors who best exemplify the high moral character, dedication, and commitment of these individuals.  The Class of 1979 Scholarship is awarded each year to a member of the Junior class who is highly qualified in terms of the following criteria:

  • Academic achievements
  • Athletic accomplishments
  • Participation in Greek life
  • Participation in ROTC
  • Participation in other student life programs and activities

Stephanie Shiau

Homewood Arts Programs Awards and Arts Certificate Presentation


The Eugene Leake Award
Awarded for outstanding achievement in the Homewood Art Workshops

Yoonah Chi
Kaitlin Hendrickx

The Conrad Gebelein Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to the outstanding Sophomore or Junior member of the JHU Band

Ryan Majkowski

The Homewood Arts Certificate
Awarded to seniors who have completed co-curricular requirements and an original final project in one of five disciplines: Dance, Digital Media, Fine Arts, Music or Theatre

Emily Becker, Dance
Laura Bitner, Fine Arts
Paige Cantlin, Dance
Sean DiStefano, Music
Sarah Feinmark, Music
Kathleen FitzGibbon, Music
Daniela Gomez, Dance
David Harris, Dance
Josephine Lee, Fine Arts
Jim Livengood, Music
Thomas Murphy, Music
Rachel Pierson, Dance
Ezra Taylor, Dance
Kevin Uy, Music
Danielle Velez, Dance
Michael Zhang, Dance

Greek Life Awards

Senior Leadership and Campus Involvement Award, Sorority
Award sponsored by the Panhellenic Association in recognition of outstanding leadership in the Greek community

Elisabeth Meinert, Kappa Alpha Theta

Senior Athletic Excellence Award, Fraternity
Award sponsored by the Inter-Fraternity Council in recognition of outstanding athletics

Taylor Reese, Sigma Phi Epsilon

Greek Woman of the Year
Award sponsored by the Panhellenic Association in Recognition of Exemplary Service to Greek Life and the University community

Nicole Errett, Phi Mu

Outstanding Greek Sophomore Award

Kristen Deuber, Phi Mu
Siavash Raigani, Beta Theta Pi

Outstanding Greek Junior Award

Catherine Melia, Phi Mu
Andrew Farber-Miller, Phi Gamma Delta

Spirit of Panhellenic Award

Eden Adams, Alpha Phi

Chapter Awards

Excellence in Community Service & Philanthropy

Fraternity

Beta Theta Pi

Sigma Phi Epsilon

Sorority

Delta Xi Phi

Outstanding Greek Spirit Award

Phi Mu

Highest Chapter GPA

Fraternity

Spring 2008- Alpha Epsilon Pi

Fall 2008- Alpha Epsilon Pi

Sorority

Spring 2008- Delta Xi Phi

Fall 2008- Delta Xi Phi

Most Improved GPA

Fraternity

Phi Gamma Delta

Sorority

Sigma Omicron Pi

Order of Omega Initiates

Fall 2008 Class

Nivia Magdalena Acosta, Alpha Phi
Eden E.  Ahrens, Alpha Phi
Adam Barber, Alpha Epsilon Pi
Daniel Eric Culbert, Beta Theta Pi
Charles Lee Han, Beta Theta Pi
Anna Johnston, Alpha Phi
Jake Meyer Meth, Alpha Epsilon Pi
Christopher Paul Kingsley Miller, Sigma Phi Epsilon
John Jarred Molitoris, Alpha Epsilon Pi
Kyle Edward Rodenbach, Sigma Phi Epsilon
Naomi Margaret Sell, Alpha Phi
Affan Asif Sheikh, Phi Kappa Psi
Lindsay Elizabeth Tague, Phi Mu
Christopher Charles Viemeister, Sigma Phi Epsilon
Matthew Wasserman, Beta Theta Pi

Spring 2008 Class

Kathryn Biggart, Alpha Phi
Arthika Chandramohan, Kappa Kappa Gamma
Kristen Langley Gendron, Alpha Phi
Megan I. Hindle, Kappa Kappa Gamma

Rho Lambda Sorority Leadership Society Inductees

Fall 2008 Initiates

Sarah B. Addison, Delta Xi Phi
Kaylin Beck, Alpha Phi
Jessica Brown, Alpha Phi
Ashley Carter, Phi Mu
Alexandra H. Downs, Alpha Phi
Nicole Errett, Phi Mu
Marian Kate Leitner, Kappa Alpha Theta
Elisabeth Meinert, Kappa Alpha Theta
Ann Peters, Phi Mu
Mara Roberts, Kappa Alpha Theta
Anne Smedinghoff, Kappa Alpha Theta
Julia Thorn, Alpha Phi
Jessica Turral, Alpha Kappa Alpha
Jessica L. Wright, Phi Mu


Spring 2009 Initiates

Eden E. Ahrens, Alpha Phi
Kathryn T.  Biggart, Alpha Phi
Arthika Chandramohan, Kappa Kappa Gamma
Kristen L. Gendron, Alpha Phi
Anna E.S. Johnston, Alpha Phi
Tara A. Loboda, Alpha Phi
Naomi M. Sell, Alpha Phi
Danielle A. Velez, Phi Mu

Senior Class Awards

The Gold Cup
Awarded by the Senior Class to a faculty or staff member who has done exceptional work to enhance the collegiate experience of graduating seniors

Jason Heiserman

The Gilman Cup
Awarded by the Senior Class to a faculty or staff member who has shown considerable interest in and has contributed heavily to student life outside of the classroom

Rachel Navarre

The Homewood Cup
Awarded by the Senior Class to a Homewood staff member who goes above and beyond their day-to-day responsibilities to assist students

Brenda Brockman
Shelly Fickau
Kathy Schnurr

The Homewood Award
Awarded by the Senior Class to a student run organization that has had the most positive impact on campus during the year

Refugee Action Project

The Old Gold and Sable Award
Awarded by the Senior Class to either a faculty or staff member, recognizing individuals who have had a profound impact on students’ lives and are either retiring or leaving the university

Michael Little

Omicron Delta Kappa Inductees

Fall 2007 Class

Deepak Atri
Natalie Draisin
Stephanie Huang
Anna Johnston
Jermaine Myers
Nicholas Pucci
James Siegler III
Lana Tong

Spring 2008 Class

Amethyst Auza
Katie Biggart
Kathleen Doherty
Liny John
Keshav Khanijow
Raamin Mostaghimi


Student Activities Awards

The Student Activities Center Outstanding Student Organization Advisor Award
Presented to a faculty/staff member who has made significant contributions to benefiting the membership of his or her organization

Dr. Linda Gorman, Nu Rho Psi

The Student Activities Center Outstanding Student Organization President Award
Presented to a student organization president or equivalent who has led his or her organization effectively and efficiently, thus raising the bar for student organizations

John Kim, Global Medical Brigades

The Student Activities Center Outstanding Student Organization Program Award
Presented to the Homewood student organization whose creative and unique program or event set the standard for quality programming at Johns Hopkins University

Diwali Dhamaka, Hindu Students Council and
Henna Night, D.S.A.G.A. and S.A.S.H.

The Student Activities Center Outstanding Organization Award
Presented to the Homewood student organization which has made outstanding contributions to the campus community that are considered to be above the expectation of a student organization

College Democrats

Office of Multicultural Affairs Awards

The Owens, Hall, and Bilgrave Award
This award recognizes the student who demonstrated significant involvement in undergraduate student activities

Evalina Ikpoh

Robert Strider Courage Award
This award is periodically given to a student who, despite extraordinary challenges, whether physical or societal has shown great courage in overcoming odds in pursuit of an undergraduate degree

Louis Okafor

Directors Award
“People working together can accomplish anything.”  The Director recognizes students who have given selflessly to support the vision of the Office of Multicultural Affairs

Precious Fortes
Eric Chung                          
Alena Geffner Mihlsten
Chris Louie                         
Nick Chidiac

The Chester Wickwire Diversity Award
This award distinguishes the undergraduate student of any race or ethnic background who promotes multicultural harmony on the Homewood Campus

Gabrielle Morris

The Harvey Milk Service Award
This award recognizes and encourages the student who works to improve and empower the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender community at Hopkins.  Harvey Milk stood for tolerance and justice and, as such, the Harvey Milk recipient should be dedicated to the needs and concerns of GLBT students

Keshav Khanijow

Martin Luther King, Jr. Courage and Service Award
This award recognizes and encourages significant humanitarian efforts and/or service activities by full time students of the Johns Hopkins University that reflect the personal courage and sacrifice embodied by Martin Luther King, Jr.

Olivia Mukam

Multicultural Student Affairs Honors Program Outstanding Service Award
This award recognizes the multicultural student who demonstrates exemplary service in the Hopkins and Baltimore community. The student contributes to the community by volunteering in projects on campus or through other community organizations

Veronica Lopez

Mentoring Assistance Program Unsung Hero Award

Amethyst Auza


Mentoring Assistance Program Rookie of the Year

Vanessa Armendariz


Mentoring Assistance Program Mentor of the Year

Nadia Shobnam


Exemplary Leadership Award
This award recognizes the multicultural student who exhibits qualities of leadership which the Hopkins campus respects and admires.

Jessica Turral
Jemma Alarcon


Department of Military Science Awards

Superior Cadet Award

The Superior Cadet Award is presented by the Department of Military Science to the most outstanding student in each year of the ROTC program.  Cadets must be active in ROTC activities, strong leaders and students, and involved in athletics and other community activities

MS I – Freshman: Megan Vande Hey
MS II – Sophomore: John Garcia
MS III – Junior: Jedda Roldan
MS IV – Senior: Stephen Dunay

CPT Jonathan D. Grassbaugh Leadership Award
Dedicated to the memory of U.S. Army Captain Jonathan D. Grassbaugh, a 2003 graduate of The Johns Hopkins University.  A scholarship is awarded each year by the Department of Military Science to a junior or senior who best exemplifies Jon’s record of academic excellence, athletic prowess, and clear demonstration of selfless service and sacrifice

James Robbins

The George C. Marshall ROTC Award
The George C. Marshall ROTC Award is awarded by the Marshal Foundation to the top cadet in each unit across the Nation for their demonstrated leadership ability and potential for future service

Stephen Dunay

The Military Order of the Purple Heart – National Leadership Award
The Military Order of the Purple Heart – National Leadership Award is presented to a cadet that demonstrates extraordinary selfless service, enduring devotion and a high sense of duty to the unit, the U.S. Army and the Nation

Jill McDonald

Dean of Student Life Awards

The Belle and Herman Hammerman Award
The Belle and Herman Hammerman Award, established by Belle G. Hammerman in honor of her son, Judge Robert I.H. Hammerman, Class of 1950, is awarded annually to the graduating Senior entering law school that combines academic excellence with outstanding qualities of leadership

Lakshmi Mutha

The Christopher B. Elser Prizes
The Christopher B. Elser Prizes were established by family and friends of the Elser family as a memorial to the life of Christopher B. Elser, a member of the JHU Class of 2007. It is presented to a Junior or Senior reflecting the following attributes:

  • Demonstration of active participation and commitment to community service
  • A record of active participation and leadership in campus life and campus activities.
  • A demonstrated passion for athletics
  • Academic achievement

Jasmine Ainetchian-  Class of 2009
Kelly Kimmerling-  Class of 2010
Abigail Duggan-  Class of 2010

The Dean of Student Life Achievement Award
The Dean of Student Life Achievement Award was established in 2003 and recognizes Johns Hopkins University senior undergraduates who have made significant contributions to the Homewood community during their tenure as a student. The award recipients will have taken great strides to make a difference through perseverance and effort

Jerome Axle Brown
Ambrosia Murrietta
Neena Dhouni
Justine Mink
Melissa Cross
Tiffany Chen
Jacqueline Sofia
Mehdi Draoua
Chethan Mallela

Alexander K. Barton Cup
The Alexander K. Barton Cup is awarded each year to that member of the Senior class of any undergraduate department of the University who has faithfully served the interests and ideals of the University and who, by his/her character and influence throughout their collegiate course, has best exemplified the qualities that earned and held for Alexander K. Barton, of the Class of 1914 of The Johns Hopkins University, the respect and affection of his fellows, both during his course and his life outside.  This award will be presented again at Commencement.

Jessica Turral

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