USC Aiken
Leadership Awards Announced
Aiken, SC (06/01/2020) — The University of South Carolina Aiken virtually announced the annual Student Life Leadership Award winners, which include students, faculty and staff.
"Congratulations to all the nominees and winners of the leadership awards presented each spring by student life," said Christian Medders, assistant director of student life.
While COVID-19 thwarted the plans for an awards banquet at the end of the semester, Medders and his team adjusted and announced the winners via a YouTube playlist. The virtual awards presentation can be found at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVBSYpfLcyY&list=PLRAmx1G2JYtUiYcNPPL26UFl1nkH3Nct0
2020 Student Life Leadership Banquet Winners
Pacer Fanatic - William Javis
Pubber of the year - Joy Goodwin and Jaia Johnson
Right Arm Award - Ashelyn Wallace
Student Government Awards
- SGA Hall of Fame - Amethyst Marroquin and Mason Spires
- Senator of the Year - Amethyst Marroquin and Ian Martin
Chancellor Ambassadors
- Carson Williams
- Catherine Pullan
- Ian Martin
- Kelsey Spurlin
- Peyton Faugl
- Sam Boyd
- Santanna Templeton
- Tiffany Zorn
Pacesetter of the Year - Bethany Trotter and Falcone Dunlap
Leadership Certificate
- Alaine Sullivan
- Alex Kinard
- Carrie Brazell
- Carson Williams
- Catherine Pullan
- Daneshka Padro-Perez
- Daniela Negrete
- Darius Ross
- Hannah Holbrook
- Kaitlin Hutson
- Kelsey Spurlin
- Paige Davis
- Santanna Templeton
- Savannah Jones
- Shakenia Carter
- Shekinah Hampton
- Tiffany Zorn
Pacer Times Editor in Chief - Cecilia Maddox
RM of the year - Dalilah Daigle
Warrick Student Athlete - Kelsey Spurlin
Intramural awards
- Men's MVP - Tres Thomas
- Women's MVP - Cassie Garvin
- Golden Whistle - Evan Staley
- Campus Cup Men's - Hopeless Noobs
- Campus Cup Women's - Phi Mu
Golden Barbell - Michaela Caughman and Yaun Liao
Rec and Wellness Employee of the Year - Zach Gilmer
Inclusionary Leadership - Jenesis Garcia
Student Organization Diversity Initiative Award - Council For Exceptional Children
Diversity and Inclusion Advocate - Travis Hardee
Global Leadership - Alaine Sullivan
Heart of Gold - Alaine Sullivan
SERVICE
- Organization Winner - Rotaract
- Student Winner - Kellie Wooten
Greek Awards
- Golden Owl - Bri Hopkins
- Greek New Member - Wilson Steinmeyer
- Greek Member - Mason Spires
- Outstanding Greek Leader - Carson Williams
- Greek Organization - Delta Sigma Phi
Two Thumbs Up Award - Dr. Michelle Petrie
Student Employee of the Year - Maddy Willis
Pacer Program of the year - 2nd Annual Drag Show
Organization of the Year - Chancellor Ambassadors
Most Improved Organization - CURLS
Advisor of the Year - Dr. Sanela Porca
Dr. Deb Kladivko Outstanding Commitment to Student Development - Dr. Melencia Johnson
New Student Leadership - Terrance Williams
Unsung Hero - McKenzie Bray
People's Choice - Q'May Qourters
Hallman Values - Julia Smith
Robert E. Alexander Leadership Hall of Fame - Mason Spires and Kelsey Spurlin