Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 Adams Leadership Convocation Awards. This ceremony, held on April 19, recognized student leadership and achievement across Drake’s campus through a variety of award categories. Please see below and congratulate the following Drake student, staff, and organization winners:
- Top First Years: Morgan Coleman, Sarah Hutchison, Meghan Kier,
- Top Sophomores: Ian Klein, Courtney Guein, Runal Patel
- Top Juniors: Giada Morresi, Abbie Gartland, Lauren Kennon
- Top Seniors: Bakari Caldwell, Ashley Blazek, Deshauna Carter
- Outstanding Student Organization President/Chairperson: Giada Morresi
- Outstanding Student Organization Officer: Nick Johnston & Carissa Bowie
- Outstanding Residence Hall Leader: Abbie Gartland & Valerie Meyer
- Wanda E. Everage Peer Mentor Award: Maia Determan & Mark Elliott
- Outstanding Organization Advisor: Lilianna and Jarad Bernstein (Hillel)
- Ron & Jane Olson Outstanding Global Service Learning Award: PHAR 150: Global Health Class
- Drake Service Award for Student Organization: Halloween Hoops 2018 (SAA)
- Drake Service Award for Individual (Undergraduate): Carissa Bowie
- Drake Service Award for Individual (Graduate): Zach Goodrich
- Outstanding Student Organization: D+ Improv
- Outstanding Social Program: Olmsted Halloween Spooktacular (SAB & RHA)
- Outstanding Equity and Inclusion Program: The #PaintItBlack Project
- Outstanding Weekend Alcohol Alternative Program: Passport Around Carpenter
- Outstanding Collaboration Award: Commitment to Victims
- Oreon E. Scott Outstanding Senior of the Year Award: Carissa Bowie
Kristin Economos, Director, Student Leadership Programs