Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 Adams Leadership Awards! This year’s award recognition ceremony (the Adams Leadership Convocation) was canceled, but the recognition of student leadership has continued online with over 100 nominations submitted from faculty, staff, and students. Please see below and congratulate the following recipients:
- Outstanding First Years: Kiley Kahler, Gabrielle Prill, Annie Peterson
- Outstanding Sophomores: Rebecca Clair, Cora Holt, Madyson Sklar
- Outstanding Juniors: Ian Klein, Kasey Springsteen, Raeann VanDrongelen
- Outstanding Seniors: Nick Johnston, Josie Martin, Jack Richards
- David Maxwell Outstanding Student Organization President/Chairperson: Meghan Kier (RHA)
- Outstanding Student Organization Officer: Nate Wright
- Outstanding Student Organization: Drake R;Se Up
- Outstanding Organization Advisor: Keesha Ward (Coalition of Black Students)
- Outstanding Service Award for Individual: Sydnei Washington
- Outstanding Service Award for Student Group: Violence Intervention Partners
- Ron & Jane Olson Outstanding Global Service Learning Award: Lizette Cruz, Keli Zemke, Brooke Krogman, Dana Stanek, Paige Wooldridge, Janna Johnson (OT2 students)
- Outstanding Residence Hall Leader: Sophie Christensen
- Wanda E. Everage Peer Mentor Award: Sophia Revord
- Outstanding Social Program: 2019 Kissing Rock (Student Alumni Association)
- Outstanding Educational Program: When a Good Case Falls Apart (Violence Intervention Partners)
- Outstanding Equity and Inclusion Program: Coming Out with Guy Benson (College Republicans)
- Outstanding Alcohol Alternative Program: Free Movie Friday (Student Activities Board)
- Outstanding Collaboration Award: Free Speech Forum (Student Senate, Drake Democrats, College Republicans, Young Americans for Freedom)
- Oreon E. Scott Outstanding Senior of the Year Award: Lauren Kennon
— Kristin Economos, Office of Student Involvement and Leadership