NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (April 16, 2024) — More than fifty students and organizations were recognized for their leadership on campus at the 2024 Belmont Student Leadership Awards (BSLA) through the Division for Student Formation Wednesday, April 10.
Representing a wide range of disciplines and interests, BSLA celebrated the contributions students made to the Belmont community.
"The Belmont Student Leadership Awards is my favorite way to end the year," said Dr Cady Tice, BSLA committee chair. "We are able to look back and celebrate our exceptional student leaders and their broad areas of impact while also looking forward to the bright futures they have ahead of them. Belmont presents so many different opportunities for students to engage in leadership development. I love that this evening always highlights our students' achievements in a truly inclusive, cross-departmental event."
At Belmont, students have numerous opportunities to engage in leadership development. This year, more than 150 students were nominated for awards.
"At the BSLAs, we are celebrating everyone," added Associate Dean of Students, Leadership, and Engagement Dr AdriAnne Sternberg. "When students are engaged at Belmont, they are transformed by their experiences. Just when I think I've seen it all, another Belmont student does something remarkable."
Sophomore Biology major and Aspiring Leader Award winner Sydnee Floyd highlighted the diverse set of leaders recognized at the event. "The Belmont Student Leadership Awards remind me of the beauty of the Belmont community," she said. "Every leader is different, inspiring in their own ways, and they are filled with so much hope."
Bruin Awards
Ten students were presented with the Bruin Award, the most prestigious award of the night. This achievement honors juniors and seniors who exemplify Belmont's aspirational aims by consistently engaging in campus life and demonstrating outstanding service to the campus community through significant leadership participation.
- Arden Snead
- Gretchen Stalnaker
- Jasmine Pettus
- Kavarious Finch
- Lukus Perry
- Mackenzie Gimbel
- Marshall Shea
- Nick Benefield
- Nya Sabye
- Zeen Tovi
Emergent Leader Awards
The Emergent Leader Award recognizes freshmen and sophomore students who currently hold leadership positions. These students are awarded due to their significant contributions to their organizations flourishing.
- Alyssa Charow
- Emma Andrews
- Grace Johnston
- Joseph Patrick
- Sebastion Moore
Aspiring Leader Awards
The Aspiring Leader Award recognizes freshmen and sophomore students who do not currently hold leadership positions. These students are awarded due to their demonstrated desire and potential to make significant contributions to their organizations flourishing.
- Esther Kuperus
- Ezra Biggs
- Livia Mehalovich
- Sam Stremlau
- Sydnee Floyd
Student Organization Members of the Year
- Abigail Marianetti, Environment and Conservation Organization
- Austin Duplantis, Belmont Film Society
- Hallie Waggoner, American Pharmacist Association
- Heidi Gabriel, American Institute of Architecture Students
- Javi Castro, Curtains Up! Belmont University
- Jaymey Hedberg, Belmont Pre-Law Society
- Katie Fraley, Fall Follies
- Lauren Prickett, Member of the Year
- Morgen Wilkes, Audio Engineering Society
- Samuel Jenkins, Phi Mu
Office of University Ministries Longevity Awards
- Bailey Smith
- Maddie Pinkston
- Annie Williamson
- Lyndsay Sams
Residence Life Distinguished Service Awards
- Connor Dasher
- Jordan Smith
- Mackenzie Gimbel
- Morgan Wilkes
Champion Awards
- Amilya Bryant
- Chakuen Rambang
- Cameron Dudley
Greek Life Awards
Outstanding Fraternity and Sorority Member of the Year: Hayley Newton, Kappa Alpha Theta
Outstanding Fraternity and Sorority Life New Member of the Year: Malakai Mitchell, Phi Beta Sigma
Outstanding Chapter President: Cameron Pannell, Alpha Gamma Delta
Outstanding Chapter of the Year: Phi Mu
Faculty Awards
Student Organization Advisor of the Year: Dr Traci Poole, American Pharmacists Association — Academy of Student Pharmacists
Tower Award: Chad Clark, Potter Hall Resident Director
Organizational Awards
Outstanding New Student Organization: Belmont Jewish Student Association
Student Organization of the Year: American Pharmacist Association — Academy of Student Pharmacists
College, Office and Department Awards
Admissions Student Worker of the Year: Justin Tatooles
Office of Career and Professional Development Professionalism Award — Intern: Meagan Boots
Office of Career and Professional Development Professionalism Award — Student Employee: Zach Alderdice
Student Government Association Outstanding Member Award: Emma Rae Thurow
About Belmont University
Located two miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University comprises nearly 9,000 students from every state and 33 countries. Nationally ranked and consistently recognized by US News and World Report for innovation in higher education, the University offers more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 Master's programs, and five doctoral degrees. With a focus on whole person formation and data-informed social innovation, Belmont is committed to forming diverse leaders of character equipped to solve the world's complex problems. For more information, visit www.belmont.edu.
