Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Adams Leadership Awards! This year’s award recognition ceremony (the Adams Leadership Convocation) was cancelled, but the recognition of Drake University student leadership has continued online with over 150+ submissions from faculty, staff, and students. Please see below and congratulate the following student, staff, and organization winners:
- Outstanding First Years: Ruwayda Egal, Brian Orellana
- Outstanding Sophomores: Kiley Kahler, Connor Oetzmann
- Outstanding Juniors: Madyson Sklar, Morgan Coleman, Liza Vinyon
- Outstanding Seniors: Molly McCord, Rachel Wente
- David Maxwell Outstanding Student Organization President/Chairperson: Kandeija Bagurusi (NPHC)
- Outstanding Student Organization Officer: Anush Jain (Sigma Phi Epsilon) and Jacob Lish (Drake Environmental Action League)
- Outstanding Student Organization: Drake University Hillel
- Outstanding Organization Advisor: Kim Jones (Student Alumni Association)
- Outstanding Service Award for Individual: Paige Penningroth
- Outstanding Service Award for Student Group: Student Alumni Association
- Ron & Jane Olson Outstanding Global Service Learning Award: Haley Pertzborn
- Outstanding Residence Hall Leader: Tyler Butler
- Wanda E. Everage Peer Mentor Award: Molly McCord
- Outstanding Social Program: SAA Communications Campaign
- Outstanding Equity and Inclusion Program: Dear White People (Coalition of Black Students)
- Outstanding Collaboration Award: Halloween Hoops: Drive-Thru COVID style (Student Alumni Association, Drake Law School Public Service Scholars)
- Oreon E. Scott Outstanding Senior of the Year Award: Kathleen McCracken
— Kristin Economos, Office of Student Involvement and Leadership