Student Organization and Leader Awards
The Student Organization and Leader Awards recognize individual students, staff, faculty, and registered student organizations for their exemplary work both on-campus and in the Clarksville community.
Previous Award Recipients
Governors Rising Freshman Award
Emma Matlock
Governors Rising Sophomore Award
Daniela Diaz Campos
Governors Rising Junior Award
Piper Lyons
Child Learning Center Parent Volunteer of the Year
Krystal & John Burgard
Outstanding Transfer Student Leader Award
Victoria Brooks
Outstanding Co-Sponsored Program
“Fall Festival,” GPC & SOC
Outstanding Program
“18th Annual Sigma Chi Easter Egg Hunt,” Sigma Chi Fraternity
Outstanding Program
“Goat Yoga," Govs Programming Council
Drew Simmons Intramural Leader Award
Lane Barger
Governors Service Award
Brian Meredith
Outstanding Student Employee Award
Lainey Grace Settle, University Recreation
Outstanding Nontraditional Student Leader Award
Chelsae Thompson
Outstanding Student Veteran Award
Vincent VanBrocklin
Dr. Tammy Bryant Silent Inspiration Award
Lainey Grace Settle
Outstanding Student Organization Member
Carlie Button, Sexuality and Gender Alliance
New Student Organization of the Year
Black Student Union
New Organization Growth Award
Student Tennessee Education Association
Advisor of the Year
Zac Moore, Student Organization Council
Wyatt Award
International Student Organization
Student Organization of the Year
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Meningall Advocacy Award
Kaitie McKinney
Vice President’s Excellence Award
Anna Bedwell
The Governor
Jenna Cochran Tanner
Madeline Thompson
Harvill Citizenship Award
Emma Dalton
Drane Award
Madeline Thompson
Governors Rising Freshman Award
Tyler Thrash
Governors Rising Sophomore Award
Campbell Moore
Governors Rising Junior Award
Allison Harris
Rising Star Award
Alpha Gamma Delta
Exemplary Staff Member
Matthew Kilpatrick
Exemplary Faculty Member
Dr. Gloria Miller
Child Learning Center Parent Volunteer of the Year
Krystal & John Burgard
Outstanding Multicultural Program Award
“Women of Change – Real Talk, Town Hall, and Workshop
Series," National Pan-Hellenic Council
Outstanding Co-Sponsored Program
“Suicide Prevention Walk,” Sigma Chi and Alpha Delta Pi
Outstanding Community Service Program
“Governors Food Drive,” Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Outstanding Program
“St. Jude Car Smash,” Alpha Tau Omega
Drew Simmons Intramural Leader Award
Abby Robertson
Michael Lobdell
Outstanding Fundraising Award
“Jock ‘n’ Roll Talent Show,” Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Governors Service Award
Elizabeth Gibbs, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Betty Joe Wallace Women’s Activist Award
Ciera Taylor
Outstanding Student Employee Award
Andrew Fowler, Little Govs Child Learning Center
Outstanding Graduate Assistant
Lorenzo Howard, Latino Community Resource Center
Outstanding Adult Student Leader Award
Johnnisha Gooch
Outstanding Student Veteran Award
Brian Meredith
Dr. Tammy Bryant Silent Inspiration Award
Trey Johnson
Valor Award
Kaitlin McKinney
Governors Impact Award
Claudia Alonzo
Barry Gresham
Campbell Moore
Outstanding Student Organization Member
Kaitie McKinney, Sigma Kappa
Ethan Moore, Sigma Chi
Advisor of the Year
Marcus Hayes, Sexuality and Gender Alliance
Student Organization of the Year
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Governors Pride Senior Leadership Award
Makenzie Ross
Governors Pride Senior Leadership Award
Spencer Harp
Meningall Advocacy Award
Winter Parker
Vice President’s Excellence Award
Makenzie Ross
Tyler Gilbert
Mr. Governor
Xavier Vincent
Madame Governor
Mackenzie Carr
Harvill Citizenship Award
Susan Conner
Drane Award
Mackenzie Carr
Governors Rising Freshman Award
Zawna Schumacher
Governors Rising Sophomore Award
Isabel Petre
Governors Rising Junior Award
Alyssa Rangel
Rising Star Award
The Peacemakers
Exemplary Staff Member
Jo Baldwin
Exemplary Faculty Member
Mary Rice
Child Learning Center Parent Volunteer of the Year
Krystal & John Burgard
Outstanding Multicultural Program Award
“The Importance of Multiculturalism: A Panel,” The Peacemakers
Outstanding Co-Sponsored Program
“Stuff With Pride,” Govs Programming Council and Sexuality and Gender Alliance
Outstanding Community Service Program
“The Tamponathon,” The Peacemakers
Outstanding Program
“Behind Happy Faces,” Alpha Delta Pi
Drew Simmons Intramural Leader Award
Anna Bedwell
Jaylen Dabney
Outstanding Fundraising Award
Chi Omega Cornhole Tournament
Governors Service Award
Anna Bedwell
The Peacemakers
Betty Joe Wallace Women’s Activist Award
Olivia Patrick
Outstanding Student Employee Award
Kemeliz Fuentes-Tirado, Latino Community Resource Center
Outstanding Graduate Assistant
Jessica Rozell, Educational Specialties
Outstanding Adult Student Leader Award
Jennifer Lindahl
Outstanding Student Veteran Award
Jessica Rozell
Dr. Tammy Bryant Silent Inspiration Award
Tatum Plummer
Valor Award
Jessi Harrison
Governors Impact Award
Dr. Sherri Prosser
Olivia Herron
Andrew Fowler
Outstanding Student Organization Member
Cassidy Cox, Alpha Delta Pi
Jamarius Jones, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Advisor of the Year
Ashley Kautz, Sigma Kappa Sorority
Student Organization of the Year
Korean Culture Club
Governors Pride Senior Leadership Award
Maggie Bratton
Jacob Knight
Meningall Advocacy Award
Andrew Fowler
Vice President’s Excellence Award
Kierstan Roop
Mr. Governor
Kito Aruh
Madame Governor
Autumn James
Quincy Gordon
Harvill Citizenship Award
Molly Howard
Drane Award
Madisson Russell
Governors Rising Freshman Award
Madison Casey
Governors Rising Sophomore Award
Maggie Bratton
Governors Rising Junior Award
Taylor Irons
Rising Star Award
Sigma Kappa
Exemplary Staff Member
Jessica D’Alimonte
Exemplary Faculty Member
Whitney Milliken
Child Learning Center Parent Volunteer of the Year
Marisa Sikes
Outstanding Multicultural Program Award
Lunch & Learn (Black Lives Matter), Govs Programming Council
Outstanding Co-Sponsored Program
Suicide Prevention Walk, Sigma Chi and Alpha Delta Pi
Outstanding Community Service Program
Winter Canned Food Drive, Sigma Chi
Outstanding Program
Suicide Prevention Walk, Sigma Chi
Drew Simmons Intramural Leader Award
Presleigh Sykes, Chi Omega
Joshua Toney, Sigma Chi
Thousand Points of Light Award
Govs Wear Masks, Chi Omega
Governors Service Award
Quincy Gordan, APSU Peacemakers
Betty Joe Wallace Women’s Activist Award
Kat Lutz
Outstanding Student Employee Award
Emerson Ryder, Student Success
Outstanding Graduate Assistant
Jenna Panning, Marketing, Management, and General Business
Outstanding Adult Student Leader Award
Edgar Maldonado
Outstanding Student Veteran Award
Zachary Labas
Dr. Tammy Bryant Silent Inspiration Award
Joshua Toney
Valor Award
Karsten Binkley
Governors Impact Award
Dr. Tracy Nichols
Vanessya Fountain
Govs Programming Council
Noelle Thompson
Outstanding Student Organization Member
Allie Privitt, Alpha Delta Pi
Lorenzo Howard, Govs Programming Council
Advisor of the Year
Ryan Combs, Student Athlete Advisory Committee
Student Organization of the Year
Govs Programming Council
Governors Pride Leadership Award
Deja Patton
Emerson Ryder
Meningall Advocacy Award
Quincy Gordon
Vice President’s Excellence Award
Abbey Hogan
Mister Governor
Joseph Spear
Madame Governor
Allie Privitt
Harvill Citizenship Award
Sara Grey
Drane Award
Kara Underwood
Governors Rising Star Award
Laura Goines
Chloe Sims
Hillary Crews
Rising Star Award
Psi Chi & Psychology Club
Exemplary Staff Member
Kacie Ellis
Exemplary Faculty Member
Jennifer Thayer
Child Learning Center Parent Volunteer of the Year
Kelly & Ryan Pitts
Outstanding Multicultural Program Award
“Caribbean Festival,” Govs Programming Council
Outstanding Co-Sponsored Program
Taking Control of Your Mood, Chi Psi & Psychology Club and Alpha Sigma Alpha
Outstanding Community Service Program
Holiday Toy Drive, Phi Gamma Delta
Outstanding Program
“Got Your Six Throwdown,” Psi Chi & Psychology Club
Drew Simmons Intramural Leader Award
Olivia Corbitt
Jordan Allen
Outstanding Fundraising Award
Chi Omega Cookout & Concert
Thousand Points of Light Award
Psi Chi & Psychology Club
Governors Service Award
Taylor Moore, Psychology Club
Betty Joe Wallace Women’s Activist Award
Alyssa Collier
Outstanding Student Employee Award
Andrea Allen, Housing/Residence Life
Outstanding Graduate Assistant
Zach Anderson, Counseling Services
Outstanding Adult Student Leader Award
Amy Hotchkin
Outstanding Student Veteran Award
Robert Torres
Distinguished Student Leader Award
Celebration and Promotion of Diversity, Brittany Gordon
Philanthropic/Community Service, Emily Masencup
Spiritual Development, Sydney Halliday
Dr. Tammy Bryant Silent Inspiration Award
Mariesa Stone
Valor Award
Tyler Tubbs
Governors Impact Award
Cecilia Mandrell, Psychology
Dr. Raja Dakshinamurthy, Chemistry
Govs Programming Council
Caitlin Merrell, Chi Omega
Outstanding Student Organization Member
Meredith Register, Alpha Delta Pi
Jake Kolaski, Sigma Phi Epsilon
Advisor of the Year
Terry Damron, Chi Omega
Student Organization of the Year
Geo Club
Governors Pride Leadership Award
Ashlyn Whittaker
Hamp Freeman
Meningall Advocacy Award
Judith Long
Mr. Governor
Tyler Hagemann
Madame Governor
Alexis Larkin
Vice President’s Excellence Award
Roxanne Hallisey
Harvill Citizenship Award
Colin Crist
Drane Award
Jake Bumpus
2017-2018 Student Organization and Leader Awards Recipients
Governors Rising Star Award
Rebekah Debuse
Ana-Carlin Krueger
Brenna Greene
Rising Star Award
League of Servant Leaders
Exemplary Staff Member
Tammy Cunningham, Academic Affairs
Exemplary Faculty Member
Dr. Lisa Sullivan, Chemistry
Child Learning Center Parent Volunteer of the Year
Carrie & Nolan Barringer
Outstanding Multicultural Program Award
All We Do Is Step, Stroll, and Hop!?, NPHC
Outstanding Co-Sponsored Program
Safe Spring Break Initiative, Chi Omega
Residence Life Program of the Year
Diversity Cupcakes, Bianca McNeary
Outstanding Community Service Program
ASCEND, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Outstanding Program
Blurred Lines, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Drew Simmons Intramural Leader Award
Dalton McGowen
McKinzi Cardwell-Sun
Outstanding Fundraising Award
Rolling Roses, Sigma Phi Epsilon
Governors Impact Award
Dr. Kelly Jones
Jake Bumpus
Alpha Delta Pi
Jo Baldwin
Thousand Points of Light Award
Alpha Delta Pi, Active Shooter Training
Outstanding Campus Service Award
Alpha Delta Pi
Kaitlyn Goostree
Betty Joe Wallace Women’s Activist Award
Bre Stephens
Nilda Maldonado
Outstanding Student Employee Award
Leslie Cherry, Center for Teaching and Learning
Outstanding Graduate Assistant
Bethany Quinn, Hispanic Cultural Center
Outstanding Adult Student Leader Award
Jenny Brown
Outstanding Student Veteran Award
Joe Palmer
Advocacy Leadership Award
Allison Schmittou
Distinguished Student Leader Award
Celebration and Promotion of Diversity, Jordan Miller
Philanthropic/Community Service, Frank Burns
Spiritual Development, Nicole Unch
Peer Mentor and Supporter, Jordan Reedy
Dr. Tammy Bryant Silent Inspiration Award
Taylor Oberman
Outstanding Student Organization Member
David Locke, Pi Kappa Alpha
Rebekah DeBuse, Alpha Delta Pi
Advisor of the Year
Dr. Loretta Griffy, Chi Omega
Student Organization of the Year
Student Nurses Association
Governors Pride Leadership Award
Waqas Ahmed
Governors Pride Leadership Award
Macy Mayfield
Meningall Governors Cup
Jordan Reedy
Vice President’s Excellence Award
Patience Jator
Vice President’s Excellence Award
Jordan Miller
Harvill Citizenship Award
Jenny Brown
Derrick Tims
Drane Award
Aristeo Ruiz
2015-2016 Student Organization and Leader Award Recipients
Student Leader Recipients
Mr. and Madam Governor
Mr. Will Roberts
Ms. Kaitlin Roe
Vice President’s Excellence in Leadership Award
Zac Moore
Fraternity Man of the Year and Sorority Woman of the Year
Tyler Ragland, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Zana Morris, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Governors Service Award
Navdeep Saini
Governors Pride Senior Leader Award
Dani Hunter
Dominik Shannon
Valor Award
Tarrah Sargeant
Meningall Governors Cup
Ankit Patel
Lucas Bearden
Distinguished Student Leaders of the Year
Kelsey Zadick, Peer Mentor and Education
Katherine Vintson, Philanthropic/Community Service
Tyler Ragland, Celebration and Promotion of Diversity
Mikhail Creech, Spiritual Development
Betty Joe Wallace Women’s Studies Activist Award
Kim Escue
Andrew L. “Drew” Simmons Intramural Leader of the Year
KarLee Wyatt
Adult Student Leader of the Year
Joseph Palmer
Student Veteran of the Year
Timothy Goodale
Governors Rising Leaders
Jake Bumpus, Freshman
Jennie Balbas, Sophomore
Sara Alexander, Junior
Governors Impact Award
Navdeep Saini
Volunteer of the Year Award
Rachael Maynard
Courtney Cousin
Civic Engagement Award
Eden Buchanan
Student Employee of the Year
Gary Larson, Disability Services
Student Organization Members of the Year
Danielle Bergman, Chi Omega
James Fields, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Tammy Bryant Silent Inspiration Award
Brandelynn Horton
Child Learning Center Parent Volunteer of the Year
KC Bucci
Athlete Leader of the Year
Jared Carkuff, Baseball
Breigh Jones, Track & Field
2015-2016 Faculty and Staff Recipients
Exemplary Faculty Member of the Year
Dr. Christine Mathenge, Geoscience
Exemplary Staff Member of the Year
Ty Jesinoski, Student Life and Engagement
Student Organization Adviser of the Year
Matthew Kilpatrick, Alpha Kappa Psi
Governors Impact Award
Dr. Minoa Uffelman, History and Philosophy
Stephen Dominy, Fraternity and Sorority Affairs
2015-2016 Student Organization Recipients
Student Organization of the Year
Baptist Collegiate Ministry
Greek Organization of the Year
Kappa Alpha Order
President’s Cup Award for Academic Excellence
Chi Omega, Panhellenic Council
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., National Pan-Hellenic Council
Kappa Alpha Order, Interfraternity Council
Wyatt Spirit Award
Phi Gamma Delta
Rising Star Award
Scholars, Leaders, and Gentlemen Society
Governors Impact Award
Student Nurses Association
Program of the Year Award
Alpha Delta Pi, for Lip Sync Battle Benefitting Camp Rainbow
Outstanding Community Service Program
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., for Weekly Mentoring at LEAP
Fundraiser of the Year Award
Alpha Delta Pi, for Run For Ronald 5K
Thousand Points of Light Program Award
Student Nurses Association, for Multicultural Diversity Awareness Group
Multicultural Program of the Year
Generation of Disciples, for Gospel Explosion: Our Struggle! Our Glory! Our Story!
Co-Sponsored Program of the Year
Gay-Straight Alliance and Tapestry, for Equality Workshop Series
Governors Service Award
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Recognition of 2015-16 Student Government Association Executive Council
Will Roberts, President
Ankit Patel, Vice President
Faith Merriweather, Secretary
Lucas Bearden, Chief Justice
Swearing in of 2016-17 Student Government Association Executive Officers Elect
Ryan Honea, President
Dylan Kellogg, Vice President
Blaine Gunderson, Secretary
Lane Chisenhall, Chief Justice
Recognition of 2015-16 Student Leadership Recipients
Eden Buchanan
Keedy Burdeshaw
Courtney Cousin
Montreal Fisher
Duane Kessler
Ann Madden
Loreli McCole
Will McCole
Zadonquez Newton
Frederique Tremblay
Recognition of 2015-16 Student Organization Council Executive Council
Kaitlin Roe, President
Jada Stotts, Executive Vice President
Bennett Evans, Vice President of Finance
Zac Moore, Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Swearing in of 2016-17 Student Organization Council ExecutiveOfficers-Elect
Bennett Evans, President
Bethany Halcomb, Executive Vice President
Andrew Bosowski, Vice President of Finance
Ari Ruiz, Vice President of Marketing and Communications
2015-2016 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities
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Special thanks to our event host, Victor Felts, Director of Student Life & Engagement
2014-2015 Student Organization and Leader Award Recipients
Student Leader Recipients
Mr. and Madam Governor
Daniel Pitts
Brena Andring
Vice President’s Excellence in Leadership Award
Brena Andring
Fraternity Man of the Year and Sorority Woman of the Year
Max Helms
Jill Anderson
Governors Service Award
Zac Gillman
Governors Pride Senior Leader Award
Julia Batson
Zac Gillman
Valor Award
Kelly Sanson
Athlete Leader of the Year
Aleksas Tverijonas, Govs Tennis
Jada Stotts, Lady Govs Volleyball
Distinguished Student Leaders of the Year
Abigail Wilt, Peer Mentor and Education
Wes Beagle, Philanthropic/Community Service
Danielle Hunter, Celebration and Promotion of Diversity
Kyle Donald, Spiritual Development
Betty Joe Wallace Women’s Studies Activist Award
Jordan Adams
Andrew L. “Drew” Simmons Intramural Leader of the Year
Kelbi Morrow
Adult Student Leader of the Year
Tom Carvell
Student Veteran of the Year
Chace Drew
Governors Rising Leaders
Austin McKain, Freshman
Ryan Honea, Sophomore
Harlie Fuqua, Junior
Extended Community Service Award
Garrett Orton
Governors Impact Award
Daniel Pitts
Volunteer of the Year Award
Maureen Lund
Jamie Shelton
Civic Engagement Award
Zac Gillman
Student Employees of the Year
Abbi Wilt, Communication Department
Student Organization Members of the Year
Travis Hodge, Del Square Psi
Victoria Davis, Chi Omega Women’s Fraternity
Housing/Residence Life Program of the Year
Lauren Ashley Hacket
Silent Inspiration Award
Mickey Springer
Child Learning Center Parent Volunteer of the Year
Kali Cooper
Distinguished Student Research Leader of the Year
Joshua Hinkley
2014-2015 Faculty and Staff Recipients
Exemplary Faculty Member of the Year
Dr. Karen Meisch, Biology
Exemplary Staff Member of the Year
April Williams, Administrative Assistant
Student Organization Adviser of the Year
Christina Chester-Fangman, Adviser, Students for Secular Humanism
Best New Student Organization Adviser
John Genis, Adviser, Alpha Sigma Phi
Governors Impact Award
Tracy Nichols, Staff, Professor of Communication
2014-2015 Student Organization Recipients
Student Organization of the Year
Gay-Straight Alliance
Greek Organization of the Year
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
President’s Cup Award for Academic Excellence
Alpha Delta Pi, Panhellenic Council
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., National Pan-Hellenic Council
Kappa Alpha Order, Interfraternity Council
Wyatt Spirit Award
Sigma Chi Fraternity
Rising Star Award
Sigma Chi Fraternity
Governors Impact Award
Baptist Collegiate Ministries
Program of the Year Award
Alpha Tau Omega, for Jump for Judes
Outstanding Community Service Program
Student Government Association, for The Big Event
Fundraiser of the Year Award
Chi Omega, for Wings for Wishes
Thousand Points of Light Program Award
Govs Programming Council, for AP Apollo
Multicultural Program of the Year
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., and NAACP Collegiate Chapter, for The Leadership Forum
Co-Sponsored Program of the Year
Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, and Alpha Gamma Rho, for Fire, Diamonds, and Ice
Governors Service Award
Student Government Association
Recognition of 2014-15 Student Government Association Executive Council
Zac Gillman, President
Daniel Pitts, Vice President
Brena Andring, Secretary
Will Roberts, Chief Justice
Swearing in of 2015-16 Student Government Association Executive Officers Elect
Will Roberts, President
Ankit Patel, Vice President
Faith Merriweather, Secretary
Lucas Bearden, Chief Justice
2014-2015 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities
Erika Adams, Jordan Adams, Karlic Adams, Daniel Anderson, Brean Andring, Labria Appleton, Matthew Barnett, Julia Batson, Lucas Bearden, Amanda Blankenship, Amber Botts, Keedy Burdeshaw, Llaria Calo, Kali Cooper, Haley Cowley, Chesley Denning, Brooke Diggs, Alexis Eldridge, Cassie Elrod, Julie Flowers, Julia Freelend, Megan Hart, Max Helms,, Leah Henson, Josh Hinkley, Breigh Jones, Rylan Kean, Lauren Maki, Lauren McKinney, Tyler Meadows, Courtney Melton, Doreen Merickle, Jonell Nicholson, Jennifer Nwokocha, Te’Lysha Peaks, Tikehe Peebles, Alexa Riley, Kaitlin Roe, Danie Suiter, Randy Valerio, Carrie West, and Kayla Williams.
Special thanks to event host Joe Mills, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and Director, Housing / Residence Life and Dining Services
2013-2014 Student Organization and Leader Award Recipients
Student Leader Recipients
Mr. and Madam Governor
Mike Rainier
Kelsey Smith
Vice President’s Excellence in Leadership Award
Danielle Joslin
Fraternity Man of the Year and Sorority Woman of the Year
Ben Sterling, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
Teeona Hall, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Governors Service Award
Danielle Hunter
Governors Pride Senior Leader Award
Jessica Dillingham, Mt. Juliet, TN
Zachary W. Inman, Waynesboro, TN
Valor Award
Ariel Duke
Jeff Gray
Candy Niesen
Preston Gilbreath
Athlete Leader of the Year
Tala Mumford, Lady Govs Golf
Ben Stansfield, Govs Football
Distinguished Student Leaders of the Year
Jessi Dillingham, Peer Mentor and Education
Jane Stevens, Philanthropic/Community Service
Danielle Hunter, Celebration and Promotion of Diversity
Javontae Allen, Spiritual Development
Betty Joe Wallace Women’s Studies Activist Award
R.C. Lund
Andrew L. “Drew” Simmons Intramural Leader of the Year
Will Morton
Adult Student Leader of the Year
Michael Cleveland
Student Veteran of the Year
Ryan Krause
Governors Rising Leaders
Mikaila Dartt, Maryville, TN, Freshman
Tikehe Peoples, Sophomore
Carrie West, Ashland City, TN, Junior
Extended Community Service Award
Joe Shakeenab
Governors Impact Award
Daniel Pitts
Volunteer of the Year Award
Maureen Lund
Jose Alberto Fait
Civic Engagement Award
Tahswiyah N. Abdul-Baaqee, Memphis, TN
Leilany T. Loving
Student Employees of the Year
Corey Baggett, Erin, TN, Financial Aid Office
Student Organization Members of the Year
Zac Gilman, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
Sonia Kessler, Student Nurses Association
Housing/Residence Life Program of the Year
Amber Botts, Cleveland, TN
Ashlee Dover
Silent Inspiration Award
Matelean Anderson
Child Learning Center Parent Volunteer of the Year
Candy Niesen
Distinguished Student Research Leader of the Year
Gwendolyn Hay, Oak Ridge, TN
2013-2014 Faculty and Staff Recipients
Exemplary Faculty Member of the Year
Dr. Ben Ntatin, Associate Professor, Mathematics
Exemplary Staff Member of the Year
Jonell Nicholson, Administrative Assistant, Student Life and Engagement
Student Organization Adviser of the Year
Mike Dunn, Adviser, Sigma Epsilon Fraternity
Best New Student Organization Adviser
Judy Woodward, Adviser, Student Nurses Association
Governors Impact Award
Brian Heaton, Staff, Acquisitions Library Associate, Woodward Library
Anne Glass, Faculty, Music Department
Daniels Pitts, Student
2013-2014 Student Organization Recipients
Student Organization of the Year
Baptist Collegiate Ministry
Greek Organization of the Year
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
President’s Cup Award for Academic Excellence
Chi Omega Women’s Fraternity, Panhellenic Council
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., National Pan-Hellenic Council
Kappa Alpha Order, Interfraternity Council
Wyatt Spirit Award
Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority
Rising Star Award
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Governors Impact Award
Chi Omega Women’s Fraternity
Program of the Year Award
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, for Think Before You Drink
Outstanding Community Service Program
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, for Skatin for Katelyn
Baptist Collegiate Ministry, for Kids Club
Fundraiser of the Year Award
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, for Jump for Judes, raised over $25,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Thousand Points of Light Program Award
Gay-Straight Alliance, for You Are Loved
Multicultural Program of the Year
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., and NAACP Collegiate Chapter, for The Leadership Forum
Co-Sponsored Program of the Year
Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, Child Welfare Club, Gay-Straight Alliance,
Doctor Who Club, Students for Secular Humanism, Residence Hall Association, and Students
for a Democratic Society, for APSU Love Rally
Governors Service Award
Student Nurses Association
Recognition of 2013-14 Student Government Association Executive Council
Michael Rainier, President
Jessi Dillingham, Vice President
Daniel Anderson, Secretary
Kelsey Smith, Chief Justice
Swearing in of 2014-15 Student Government Association Executive Officers Elect
Zac Gillman, President
Daniel Pitts, Vice President
Brena Andring, Secretary
Will Roberts, Chief Justice
2013-2014 Volunteer Note Takers
These volunteer students provide countless hours assisting fellow students with class
work and contribute immensely to their success.
Krysta Adkins, Emma Alexander, Colter Angel, Tieri Ayiga, Amanda Bailey, Rachel Barrow, Angelia Basso, Jennifer Baylis, Ashley Beard, Justin Beaty, Aaron Birt, Donald Blankenship, Casey Blew, Andrew Bosowski, Amber Botts, Sharvera Bowie, Misty Branch, Aricia Broadway, Heather Brown, Lindsay Brown, Mark Brown, Ruben Burgos, Aaliyah Burroughs, Melinda Bush, Amanda Byrd, Anna Caldwell, Breanne Campos, Miguel Carretero, Justin Carter, Tanisha Caslin, Katherine Cassata, Lisa Caviness, Shelby Clark, Kelsie Coffin, Kelly Cole, Chayna Comperry, Susan Cook, Katie Coombs, Lauren Cottle, Kristin Coughenour, Courtney Cousin, Jennifer Crotwell, Aisha Cubero-Betancourt, Kelsey Cvikich, Megan Dagnan, Courtney DeCaney, Haley Dobbins, Karen Dolezal, Mikayla Dudley, Christine Eade, Domonique Early, Hannah Evans, Kari Everett, Jessica Fleming, Julie Flowers, Shawn Frazzini, Stephanie Freeman, Christin Gardner, Adilene Garfias, Jamie Garrett-Gallatin, TN, John Garwood, Richard Gatewood, Catharina Georgiadis, C. J. Gooch, Raven-Jade Gutierrez, Melia Harris-Goodlettsville, TN, Gwendolyn Hay, Lauren Hellams-Ashland City, TN, Leah Henson, Shawna Herod, Dustin Hinkley, Megan Holland, Brandi HollowayNashville, TN, Ryan Horton, Camisha Howard-Franklin, KY, Randi Ingram, Erika Iversen, Erica Jenkins, Deborah Jones-Cumberland Furnace, TN, William Jones, Laura Judy, Delaina KeelerSouthside, TN, Jennifer Keeton, Lindsy Keller, Frank Ketcham III, Aaron Kilby-Brighton, TN, Elizabeth Kimbrough, Tiffani Kirkland, Michelle Kramer, Erin Lange, Bethany Long-White Bluff, TN, Roshel Lumbang, Doreen Lynch-Guthrie, KY, Amber Maidens, Hannah Mann, Alyssa Marshall-Nashville, TN, Nadine Martin, Patrick Martin-Chapmansboro, TN, Sydney Maslakowski, Coya Massey, Diyonka Massey, I’kea Massey, Dorthea Maynard, Danielle McCoin-Portland, TN, Jarrett McGaha, Kiersten McKeethen, Melissa McWaters, Brittany Meyer, Katelyn Miller, Macy Mitchell-Oak Grove, KY, Brooklyn Munday, Anjelynn Nguyen, Catherine Novakowski-Trenton, KY, Katherine Nunez-Ft. Campbell, KY, Amanda O’Dell-Cedar Hill, TN, Ruthyn O’Donnell, Corey Osborn-Fountain Hills, AZ, Daniel Oswalt, Kadeem Pardue, Brinda Patel, Shannen Pattum, Jensine Pearman, Tara Peifer, April Pepper, Clinton Person, Logan Pickett, Amanda Pierce-Cumberland Furnace, TN, Zachary Pigott, Brooklynne Poindexter, Natasha rice, Claire Pultz, Shannon Rees, Jessica Rongholt-Woodlawn, TN, Cynthia Rye, Taylor Shadwick-White House, TN, Madison, Sikes-Adams, TN, Savannah Smith, Allan Sorensen, Jessica Struck, Megan SuttleCottontown, TN, Christin Tardiff, Victoria Tarter, Tiffani Tope, Angie Torres-Barreto, Beth Van Houten, Jesse Voss-Bumpus Mills, TN, Davie Wallace-Madison, TN, Jennifer Watt, Rebecca Webb, Darlene White, Domonique Williams, Virginia Winstead, Ciera Woods-Brownsville, TN, Adam Young, and Morgan Zigelsky.
2013-2014 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities
Ashley B. Adams-Hopkinsville, KY, Trevor D. Brand-Dickson, TN, Patrick J. Colston, Jessica L. Dillingham-Mt. Juliet, TN, Jose A. Fait, Taylor A. Gaston-Jackson, TN, Morgan R. Gibson, Nateisha A. Grant, Cody G. Greene, Christopher R. Hayes-Cunningham, TN, Destynee J. Horner, Jenna R. Johnson, Katlyn A. Jones, April A. Kirkman, Bailey M. Kirkpatrick, MaQueba L. Massey-Fayetteville, TN, Andrew C. Montgomery, Clarissa B. Pulley, Ashly A. Roby-TN Ridge, TN, Kelsey R. Smith-Ashland City, TN, Jacob W. St. Louis, Diana L. Trinh, Paige E. WalkerPalmyra, TN, Carrie D. West, Lauren K. Williams-Cottontown, TN, and Abigail Wilt-Franklin, TN.
Special thanks to event host Joe Mills, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and Director, Housing/Residence Life and Dining Services
2012-2013 Student Organization and Leader Award Recipients
Student Leader Recipients
Mr. and Madam Governor
Jesse Brewer
Aubrey Harris
Vice President’s Excellence in Leadership Award
Joseph Marler
Fraternity Man of the Year and Sorority Woman of the Year
Roger Taylor, Jr., Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity
Taylor Plummer, Chi Omega Women’s Fraternity
Meningall Governors Cup
Sara Moini
Governors Pride Senior Leader Award
Deanna Carter, Bon Aqua, TN
Jawaun Rogers
Valor Award
Tracey Starek
Michelle Swallows
Athlete Leader of the Year
Tabitha Beard, Centerville, TN., Lady Govs Golf
Sean Bailey, Ft. Campbell, KY, Govs Tennis
Distinguished Student Leaders of the Year
Jawaun Rogers, Peer Mentor and Education
Doug Austin, Philanthropic/Community Service
Mark Travis Jr., Celebration and Promotion of Diversity
Betty Joe Wallace Women’s Studies Activist Award
Tabitha Gunn, Fairview, TN
Andrew L. “Drew” Simmons Intramural Leader of the Year
Orlando Alex Broady
Adult Student Leader of the Year
Jena Campbell
Student Veteran of the Year
Stacy Gardner
Governors Rising Leaders
Will Roberts, Maryville, TN, Freshman
Zac Gillman, Sophomore
Zach Inman, Junior
Extended Community Service Award
Emily Lloyd, Winter Garden, FL
Governors Impact Award
Sara Hoover
Volunteer of the Year Award
Leslie Swanson Sara Brogdon
Civic Engagement Award
Michael Cleveland, Ft. Campbell, KY
Alberto Fait
Student Employees of the Year
Stella Pak, TRiO Student Support Services
Tahji Peebles, Athletics
Student Organization Members of the Year
Amanda Blankenship, Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority
Zac Gillman, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
Housing/Residence Life Program of the Year
Gabriela Davis, Corryton, TN
Silent Inspiration Award
Stella Pak
Child Learning Center Parent Volunteer of the Year
Sydney Edwards
2012-2013 Faculty and Staff Recipients
Exemplary Faculty Member of the Year
Dr. John Nicholson, assistant professor, Computer Science and Information Technology
Exemplary Staff Member of the Year
Daisy Torres, coordinator, Hispanic Cultural Center
Student Organization Adviser of the Year
Dr. Lowell Roddy, director, Counseling and Health Services, and adviser, APSU Student
Veterans Organization
Best New Student Organization Adviser
Dr. David Rands, adviser, Phi Alpha Theta History Club
Governors Impact Award
Michael Hamlet, director, Human Resources
Award of Appreciation
Dr. Dewey Browder, professor and chair, department of history and philosophy, for
his service and many years of dedication to APSU students, veteran students and alumni,
and the military community.
2012-2013 Student Organization Recipients
Student Organization of the Year
Phi Alpha Theta History Club
Greek Organization of the Year
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
President’s Cup Award for Academic Excellence
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. - NPHC Alpha Delta Pi Sorority - PC
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity - IFC
Wyatt Spirit Award
Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority
Rising Star Award
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Governors Impact Award
Student Government Association
Program of the Year Award
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, for Active Shooter Program
Outstanding Community Service Program
Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity, for Read Across America Project
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, for Operation Haitian 5K
Fundraiser of the Year Award
Chi Omega Women’s Fraternity, for raising $17,000 for Wings for Wishes
Thousand Points of Light Program Award
Student Veterans Organization, for Toys for Tots
Multicultural Program of the Year
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., for Willie Lynch Letter
Co-Sponsored Program of the Year
Residence Hall Association Gay-Straight Alliance, for LGBT Panel and Q&A
Recognition of 2012-13 Student Government Association Executive Council
Jesse Brewer, President
Michael Rainier, Vice President
Kelsie Brewer, Secretary
Jawaun Rogers, Chief Justice
Swearing in of 2013-14 Student Government Association Executive Officers Elect
Michael Rainier, President
Jessica Dillingham, Vice President
Leah Henson, Secretary
Kelsey Smith, Chief Justice
Special thanks to event host Joe Mills, assistant vice president of StudentAffairs and director of Housing/Residence Life and Dining Services
Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs
2012-2013 Volunteer Note Takers
These volunteer students provide countless hours assisting fellow students with class work and contribute immensely to their success.
Kamal Alqaryouti, LaPorsche Anderson, Princess Andress, Adriana Appiah-Nkansah, Kristen Austion, Molly Basch, Angela Basso, Whitney Beaird, Justin Beaty, Courtney Bentley, Aaron Birt, Amber Botts, Nicole Bowers, Grace Briggs, Alison Bright, Eric Brown, Raven Brown, April Bumpus, Brian Burgett, Miguel Carretero, Katherine Cassata, Veneacia Chaney, MaryCheatham, Kinnaly Chow, Elizabeth Clark, MaryBeth Clark, Abbie Cline, Tanya Colley, Aubrey Collins, India Coney, Susan Cook, Kelsey Cormany, Samantha Crews, Aisha Cubero-Betancourt, Kelsey Cvikich, Tammy Danner, Achantye Davis, Shanna Davis, Kylee Dick, Maria Dugan, Jennifer Evans, Delois Ford, Alison Frederick, Philip Freed-Goldenn, Jennifer Freeland, Christin Gardner, Morgan Gibson, Jillian Goodroe, Thomas Graham, Traci Grant, Teresa Gusse, Mariana Hagler, Teeona Hall, Jennifer Hamby, Ashley Head, Chandelle Hegele, Sarah Hemingson, Katarie Herman, Sonja Hill, Shamika Hinton, Patricia Hitchcock-Orders, Megan Holland, Catherine Huey Jourdain, Kera Huggins, Wendell "Dell"Hughes, Maria Hurley, Caitlin Hutcheson, Jessica Imler, Andrea Janes, Brittany Jeffers, Kiara Johnson, Natalie Kela, Rachel Kelly, Elizabeth Kimbrough, Kristen Knight, Rachael Knight, Mary Therese Kubek, Madeline Laewen, Christene Lambert, Emiline LaPlante, DeShaundra Larry, Rebecca Latham, Myndi Leazer, Thea Ledbetter, Sara Lederach, Chandler Lewis, Dakota Lobertini, Matthew Loxley, Brittany Lozano, Ian Lucas, Hannah Mann, Krystal Marin, Fernando Marquez, Claire Martin, MaQueba (Coya) Massey, Aziza Mbuyamba, Sherita McClendon, Jennifer McDonald, Corey McFadden, Alyssa Miles, Isis Miles, Katheryn Mitchell, Danyelle Money, Nicole Mulderink, Scott Murphy, Janay Neal, Catherine Novakowski, Ruthyn O'Donnell, Dan Pak, Kadeem Pardue, Marian Perron, Randi Perry, Vanessa Pineda, Emily Pitts, Scott Powers, Claire Pultz, Clyde Rainey, Samantha Ross, Kassi Rye, Tyler Schlemm, Meredith Shaw, Glenna Shelton, Sierra Shepard, Amanda Slater, Justin Smith, Allan Sorensen, Maria Southers, Letha Steidinger, Ariel Stephens, Allyson Stephens, Jane Stevens, Melinda Stickney, Cynthia Stinnett, Monika Stuard, Charissa Taylor, Christian Thomas, Toni Thorington, Angie Paola Torres-Barreto, Brandon Trumbo, Elizabeth Tuttle, Stephanie Velazquez Rivera, Skylar Wall, Heather Wallace, Shawlynn Walls, Kerri Wheeler, Chelsea Williams, Derek Wilson, Laura Woods, Imani Wright, Crystal Zepess
2012-2013 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities
Gloriaetta Baldwin-James, Rebecca Becker, Kearston S. Blunk, Jesse A. Brewer, Brittany K. Campagna, Michelle N. Carnahan, Michael L. Clan, Chalmus C. Davenport, Luke D. Dunham,Anne M. French, Naomi D. Gilchrist, Ryan L. Givens, Megan M. Gray, Eva M. Grebe, Kenna B. Gupton, Katelyn M. Hamaker, Abner B. Herndon, Danielle M. Joslin, Brandy N. Lassiter, Brandon J. Marshall, Sara Moini, Melissa A. Moore, Leslie A. Morrow, Shelbie A. Ogan, Christina R. Parker, Briana L. Roberson, Ashly A. Roby, Jawaun A. Rogers, Levi G. Shearon, Sarah Simpson, Benjamin B. Stansfield, MichelleL. Swallows, Roger M. Taylor, Jr., Keiara J. Ward and Devan G. Wingert