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