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Club Awards

Club awards recognize the outstanding achievements and contributions of student clubs and leaders at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ (CWI). Presented during the Annual Student Leadership Awards Banquet each spring, these honors celebrate the impact of student involvement on campus and in the community.

Nominations

Have you had a great experience with a club, club officer, or club advisor? Club award nominations are open to the entire campus through the fall and spring semesters for the award categories listed below. 

  • Nominations Open: Oct. 3, 2025, at 8 a.m.
  • Deadline: March 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
  • Nominees Notified via Email: March 13, 2026
  • Nominations Reviewed: March – April, 2026
  • Winners Announced: May 1, 2026

Award Categories

Community Service Program of the Year

This award recognizes an exceptional community service program initiated and executed by a student club. The awarded program demonstrates a significant commitment to improving the community, addressing pressing needs, and fostering strong collaborations with community partners.

Outstanding Officer of the Year

This award recognizes a student whose leadership has significantly energized and enhanced their organization, the wider campus, and the community. The recipient demonstrates exceptional communication, collaboration, and decision-making, inspiring others to get involved and make a difference. 

Quiet Influence

This award recognizes a student whose dedication, commitment, and unwavering support are essential to the success of their club or organization. While their contributions may not always be in the spotlight, the recipient tirelessly works behind the scenes, providing reliable support, invaluable guidance, and a selfless willingness to help others. 

Rising Leader

This award recognizes a student in their first year at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ (including those returning after a break) who demonstrates exceptional leadership potential and a commitment to making a difference on campus. The recipient exemplifies the college's core values of integrity, respect, responsibility, and excellence, embracing opportunities to serve alongside student leaders and administration. 

Social Program of the Year

This award recognizes a student club for excellence of a specific social program that significantly enhances the campus community. The awarded program demonstrates creativity and exceptional planning, creating memorable experiences that foster connections and friendships among students.

Student Organization of the Year

This award recognizes a student organization that demonstrates outstanding contributions to the campus community. The recipient embodies excellence in community engagement, fostering collaboration, and promoting leadership development through their consistent efforts through the year.

Student Organization Advisor of the Year

This award recognizes an advisor whose dedication, guidance, and mentorship propel a student organization to success. The recipient, who often volunteers their time, empowers students to achieve their goals, fosters leadership development, and creates a positive and supportive environment for the organization to thrive.

Trailblazing Leader

This award recognizes a graduating or second-year student who exemplifies outstanding leadership on campus. The recipient has taken on significant roles, demonstrating creativity, innovation, and initiative while creating positive, lasting change in our community.  

Eligibility

Be sure to review the following eligibility requirements for before submitting a nomination. Clubs and individuals that do not meet these requirements will not be taken into consideration.

  • All organization nominations must be recognized by the Associated Students of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ (ASCWI).
  • All individual student nominations must be good standing with the College and be a recognized club officer or club member.
  • All individual advisor nominations must be employed by the College and recognized as a club advisor of an active club.
  • All program nominations must be submitted and approved by Student Engagement to be considered.
  • Students, staff, and faculty may submit multiple nominations per award category. If you submit two nominations for the same individual, organization, or program for one award category, only your first submission will be accepted. For example, if you submit two nominations for "Chess Club's Spring Social", only the first submission will be taken into consideration.
  • Each category will have specific eligibility requirements pertaining to each award.
  • All nominations will be reviewed by Student Engagement and a committee comprised of staff and faculty. As this will be the case, please keep all nomination entries appropriate.

Past Winners

10024 2024-2025

Community Service Program of the Year

  • STEM Night at Roosevelt Elementary, Chemistry Club

Outstanding Officer of the Year

  • Daniel Strilets, Chemistry Club

Quiet Influence Award

  • Madelyn Miller, Chemistry Club

Social Program of the Year

  • Night of the Living Moles, Chemistry Club

Student Organization of the Year

  • Exercise is Medicine

Student Organization Advisor of the Year

  • Rick Del Vecchio, Gaming Club

Trailblazing Leader Award

  • Caleb Ball, Astronomy Club
10024 2023-2024

Community Service Program of the Year

  • Rewild Project, Biology Club

Outstanding Officer of the Year

  • Ramon Murguia, Psychology Club

Quiet Influence Award

  • Emily Anderson, ASL Club

Rising Leadership Award

  • Ramon Murguia, Psychology Club

Social Program of the Year

  • VA Suicide Awareness Workshop, Student Veterans of America

Student Organization of the Year

  • Biology Club

Student Organization Advisor of the Year

  • Heather Schoenherr, Psychology Club

Trailblazing Leader Award

  • Elliot Johnson, Biology Club
10024 2022-2023

Community Service Program of the Year

  • Dance Club, volunteering with youth programs to teach the fundamentals of dance

Outstanding Officer/Representative of the Year

  • Danielle Couture, Queers & Allies Club

Quiet Influence Award

  • Juan Martinez-Aranda, Siempre Unidos

Rising Leader Award

  • Zee Ferris, Queers & Allies Club

Social Program of the Year

  • Social Work Club, LGBTQ+ Panel Discussion

Student Organization of the Year

  • Social Work Club

Student Organization Advisor of the Year

  • Levi Terribilini-Grand,  Queers & Allies Club

Trailblazing Leadership Award

  • Sunny Smart, Social Work Club
10024 2021-2022

Community Service Program of the Year

  • Biology Club, Pollinator Garden

Outstanding Officer/Representative of the Year

  • Tawa Giwa, International Club

Quiet Influence Award

  • Mili Smith, International Club

Rising Leader Award

  • Jacob Highburger, Gaming Club

Social Program of the Year

  • Art Club, Self-Care Art Night

Student Organization of the Year

  • Gaming Club 

Student Organization Advisor of the Year

  • Annie Estvoldt, Social Work Club

Trailblazing Leadership Award

  • Craig Petersen, Psychology Club
10024 2020-2021

Community Service Program of the Year

  • Student Nurses Association, partnership with Family Advocates to get supplies for children in foster care

Outstanding Officer/Representative of the Year

  • Mitchell Renick, Psychology Club

Quiet Influence Award

  • Ana Rodriguez, International Club

Rising Leader Award

  • Tawa Giwa, International Club

Social Program of the Year

  • International Club, Virtual Meet & Greets

Student Organization of the Year

  • American Sign Language Club

Student Organization Advisor of the Year

  • Javier Garcia, Siempre Unidos

Trailblazing Leadership Award

  • Joevannie Fajardo, Veteran Student Association
10024 2019-2020

Community Service Program of the Year

  • Abuse Survivors & Allies, Domestic Violence Awareness

Outstanding Officer/Representative of the Year

  • Sky Tarrant, Abuse Survivors & Allies Club

Quiet Influence Award

  • Zach Szymczycha, Biology Club

Rising Leader Award

  • Allison Halsey, Queers & Allies Club

Social Program of the Year

  • Chemistry Club & Physics Club, Avogadro's Number Day

Student Organization of the Year

  • Abuse Survivors & Allies Club

Student Organization Advisor of the Year

  • Rick Del Vecchio, Gaming Club

Trailblazing Leadership Award

  • Alexis Burlile, Student Nurses Association

Contact Us

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