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Student Leadership Awards

The Department of Student Life annually sponsors the Leadership Recognition Program where Homewood students and staff are recognized for excellence in leadership and distinguished service to the community.   The recipients serve as a source of pride and inspiration to others by giving unselfishly of themselves in order to enhance campus life and to make Johns Hopkins University a better place for all.

2008 Leadership Award Winners

Student Government Awards

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/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.
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The Emerging Leaders Award
Awarded by the Student Council to undergraduates who have made new and significant contributions to student activities or show significant improvement and development in their dedication to student activities.
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The George E. Owen Teaching Award
Awarded annually by the Student Council in conjunction with the Office of the Dean for Arts and Sciences 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.
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Student Excellence Award for Leadership and Service (SEALS)
Awarded annually by the Student Council Student Excellence Award for Leadership and Service Committee to undergraduates in recognition of meritorious and outstanding contributions to student activities.
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Student Excellence Award for Leadership and Service (SEALS) Staff Award
Awarded annually by the Student Council 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.
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Senior Class Awards

The Gilman Cup
Established by the Class of 1993 to be awarded annually by the Senior Class to a member of the university staff for outstanding service to undergraduates at Homewood.
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The Gold Cup
Awarded annually by the Senior Class to a member of the University for outstanding contributions to student life and student activities.
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The Homewood Award
Awarded annually by the Senior Class to an organization for outstanding service to students, student life, and the University.
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The Homewood Cup
Awarded annually to a member of the university staff by the Senior Class for distinguished service and loyalty to the Homewood community.
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The Old Gold and Sable Award
Awarded by the Senior Class to a member of the University staff, faculty or administration in recognition of outstanding contributions to the Homewood community by the recipients during their tenure at The Johns Hopkins University.
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Dean of Student Life Awards

Alexander K. Barton Cup
Presented annually under the auspices of Omicron Delta Kappa to a member of the University who best exemplifies Mr. Barton's strong character, high ideals, and effective moral leadership.

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

David G. Sandberg Award for Campus Leadership
Awarded annually in honor of David G. Sandberg to an outstanding junior in recognition of campus leadership.

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 Dean of Student Life Achievement Award
Awarded to an undergraduate who has displayed marked improvement in his/her academic and co-curricular experience during his/her tenure as a student.

The Belle and Herman Hammerman Award
Established by Belle G. Hammerman in honor of her son, Judge Robert I. H. Hammerman, Class of 1950, this award is presented annually to the senior entering law school who combines academic excellence with outstanding qualities of leadership.

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.
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Homewood Arts Programs Awards

The Conrad Gebelein Memorial Scholarship -Nomination by Homewood Arts Program staff.
Awarded to outstanding sophomore or junior members of the JHU Band.


The Eugene Leake Award - Nomination by Homewood Arts Program staff
Awarded for outstanding achievement in the Homewood Art Workshops.

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.

Greek Life

Panhellenic Association Senior Leadership and Campus Activities Award
In Recognition of Outstanding Leadership in the Greek Community

Panhellenic Association Senior Academic Excellence Award
In Recognition of Outstanding Academic Achievement

Inter-Fraternity Council Senior Academic Excellence Award
In Recognition of Outstanding Academic Achievement

Inter-Fraternity Council Senior Athletics Award
In Recognition of Outstanding Athletics

Panhellenic Association Outstanding Junior
In Recognition of Exemplary Service to the University Community

Inter-Fraternity Council Outstanding Junior
In Recognition of Exemplary Service to the University Community

Panhellenic Association Outstanding Sophomore
In Recognition of Exemplary Service to the University Community

Inter-Fraternity Council Outstanding Sophomore
In Recognition of Exemplary Service to the University Community

Panhellenic Association Greek Woman of the Year
In Recognition of Exemplary Service to Greek Life And the University Community

Inter-Fraternity Council Greek Man of the Year
In Recognition of Exemplary Service to Greek Life And the University Community

Panhellenic Association Highest Grade Point Average

Inter-Fraternity Council Highest Grade Point Average

Panhellenic Association Most Improved Grade Point Average

Inter-Fraternity Council Most Improved Grade Point Average

Most Philanthropic Chapter

Spirit of Panhellenic Award

Greek Spirit Award

Order of Omega
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Multicultural Affairs Awards

The Joe Carlton Scholar Athlete Award
This award is designed to honor the outstanding multicultural student athlete who has achieved academic excellence during the current academic year.

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

The Director's Award
This award recognizes these students who have given selflessly to support the vision of the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs.

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.

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.

The Robert Strider Courage Award
This award is periodically given to a student, who, despite a disability (physical, societal, etc.) has shown great courage in transcending and overcoming obstacles to pursue an undergraduate degree. The award is named after former Homewood Dean Robert Strider.

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.

Multicultural Student Affairs Honor Program Exemplary Leadership Award
This award honors the multicultural student who exhibits qualities of leadership which the Hopkins community fosters. The recipient of this award continues to assume leadership roles within Baltimore and the Hopkins community.

Mentoring Assistance Program Outstanding Leadership - Nomination by MAP Program

Mentoring Assistance Program Member of the Year - Nomination by MAP Program                           

Mentoring Assistance Program Best Committee - Nomination by MAP Program  

Mentoring Assistance Program Rookie of the Year
- Nomination by MAP Program

Student Activities Awards

The Office of Student Activities 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.
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The Office of Student Activities 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.
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The Student Office of Student Activities Outstanding Student Organizaton 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. 
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The Office of Student Activities 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.
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Phi Beta Kappa

Phi Beta Kappa was founded on December 5, 1776 at the College of William and Mary.  Since then, Phi Beta Kappa has evolved to become the nation's leading advocate for the liberal arts and sciences at the undergraduate level.  The Johns Hopkins University chapter was founded in 1895.
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Omicron Delta Kappa

Omicron Delta Kappa, The National Leadership Honor Society, was founded December 3, 1914, at Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia, by fifteen student and faculty leaders. In the tradition of the idealism and leadership of George Washington and Robert E. Lee, the founders formulated the idea that leadership of exceptional quality and versatility in college should be recognized, that representatives in all phases of college life should cooperate in a worthwhile endeavor, and that outstanding students, faculty and administration members should  meet on a basis of mutual interest, understanding and helpfulness.
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