The 7th-annual Elon Student Government Association Organizational Awards and Inaugural Ceremony (OAIC) was held Tuesday, April 1 in McKinnon Hall. The OAIC is an annual opportunity for the Student Government Association to recognize student organizations, programs and individuals. The event also serves as the inaugural ceremony for new Student Government Executive Officers.
This year, SGA introduced two new awards at the ceremony. The Service to Students Award recognizes commitment and dedication of University staff members to enhance the experience of students. Kathy Manning, Director of Service Learning was named the recipient of this award.
The Student Government Association also named an award to recognize exemplary student leadership on campus. The J. Earl Danieley Award for Outstanding Student Leadership will be presented each year to one male and one female student who have exemplified strong leadership abilities and performance. SGA was honored that Dr. Danieley presented the awards to the first two recipients, Brian Farrell and Lisa Purtz. Board of Trustees Chair Noel Allen served as keynote speaker for the event and introduced the award and Dr. Danieley.
A complete listing of the awards and the 2002-2003 recipients are listed below. Please join SGA in recognizing their contributions and accomplishments:
The Barbara H. Carlton Award for Outstanding Student Organization Advisor: Dr. Chalmers Brumbaugh
Outstanding Service to Students Award: Kathy Manning
Faculty member of the Year Award: Dr. Cynthia Fair
Organization Member of the Year: Ben Hambright
Organization Newcomer of the Year: Shelby Petersen
Organization officer of the Year: Christian Wiggins
Dr. J. Earl Danieley Leadership Award: Brian Farrell and Lisa Purtz
Campus/Greater Community Service Award: Pi Kappa Phi
University Program of the Year: Dance Marathon
Outstanding New Organization: Alpha Chi Omega
Organization of the Year (less than 30 members): Twisted Measure
Organization of the Year (30 members or more): The Pendulum
Organization Committee of the Year: Alpha Kappa Psi-Professional Development Committee
Organization With Highest Cumulative GPA: Alpha Kappa Psi
New Student Government Association Executive Officers:
President- Mark Gustafson
Vice-President- Chris Morse
Treasurer- Brian O’Shea
Secretary- Kristi Durham