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2022 Student Leadership Excellence Awards Nominees & Winners

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

View 2022 SLEA award descriptions, winners, and nominees below!

Student of the Year Expand

Honors a student who has made a significant contribution to their student organization, academic program, residence hall, 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.

Student Organization of the Year Expand

Recognizes a student organization that has accomplished its goals, has actively encouraged its members to participate in activities and events, and has demonstrated a commitment to the EWU community. The Student Organization of the Year exemplifies involvement and leadership on the EWU campus, meets the needs of the student body, and works to engage all Eagles in its programming, community service, or inclusion efforts.

Social Justice Advocate of the Year Expand

Honors a student or student organization who has actively advocated for an underrepresented population through their words and actions. The Social Justice Advocate of the Year has led conversations, hosted programs and events, or has served as a role model for actively engaging in social justice work. The advocate is dedicated to uplifting equity and inclusion initiatives and using their voice to create positive change both on and off campus.

Event of the Year Expand

Celebrates an outstanding student-led program, event, workshop, or initiative meant to engage the EWU campus community. The Event of the Year promoted discussion, excitement, or shed light on an important topic. This event was well organized, well-publicized, and had a positive impact on attendees.

Staff/Faculty Member of the Year Expand

Honors an EWU employee who has exhibited exceptional support, service, and encouragement of EWU students, enhancing their learning and contributing to their success.

Community Service Award Expand

Recognizes their contribution in the local community. Recognizes a student or student organization that exhibits a tremendous dedication to on- or off-campus community service. This group or individual has engaged in community service while exploring innovative ways to uplift EWU and the surrounding community.

2022 SLEA Award Winners:

  • Student of the Year & Community Service Award: Damalie Ndamira
  • Staff/Faculty Member of the Year: Stu Steiner
  • Social Justice Advocate of the Year: Kohl LeRoy
  • Student Organization of the Year: Archery Club
  • Event of the Year: Dia De Los Muertos

2022 SLEA Award Nominees

  • Alyssa Boldenow
  • Amanda Stephens
  • Anahi Botello Cortez
  • Archery Club
  • Bojian Xu
  • Brooke Nicholson
  • Damalie Ndamira
  • Día De Los Muertos
  • Drew Ayers
  • Heather Robinson
  • Heidi Schnebly
  • Isabella Robertson
  • Jackson Wesley
  • Jasen Babcock
  • Jessica Doner
  • Johnny Chavez
  • Jonathan Johnson
  • Joseph Farrell
  • Judson Fillingim
  • Katie Restis
  • Kohl LeRoy
  • Kristina Ploeger-Hekmatpanah
  • Kurtis Johnson
  • Lauren Debord
  • Maria Szep
  • Matthew Chase
  • Michelle Helmerick
  • Moonlight Breakfast
  • Mr. Alpha Phi
  • Nasreen Shah
  • Nick Franco
  • Perla Millan
  • Rocío Rangel
  • Samantha Armstrong
  • Self-Improvement and Wellness
  • Sigma Lambda Beta
  • Sigma Lambda Beta Int. Fraternity
  • Sonora Hernandez
  • Stu Steiner
  • Susan Ruby
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