2026 Student Leadership Excellence Awards

Student Leadership Excellence Awards (SLEA) are designed to recognize students, student organizations, and staff/faculty for their contributions to the EWU community.

The Student of the Year award honors a student who has made a significant contribution to their student organization, academic program, residence hall, and/or in their community. The Student of the Year has gone above and beyond, demonstrating initiative, dedication, dependability, compassion, and impact on those around them.

The Student Organization of the Year goes to an organization that recognizes a student organization that actively encourages its members to participate in activities, exemplifies leadership, and demonstrates a commitment to the EWU community by engaging all Eagles in its programming, community service, and inclusion efforts.

This award recognizes an outstanding student-led program, event, workshop, or initiative that engaged the EWU campus community, promoted discussion, excitement, and shed light on an important topic.

This award honors an EWU staff or faculty member, who has exhibited exceptional support, service, and encouragement of EWU students, enhancing their learning and contributing to their success.

This award recognizes a student or student organization that has made a meaningful and lasting impact on the EWU community and the surrounding area. Through their actions, leadership, and initiatives, the recipient has contributed to programs, events, or efforts that strengthen connections, inspire collaboration, and create positive change on and off campus. Their work reflects a strong commitment to improving the community and serving as a role model for others seeking to make a difference.

This award honors the faculty or staff member advising and mentoring a Student organization who serves as a role model displaying outstanding commitment by providing support and encouragement guiding the organization to succeed.

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