Saint Mary’s recognized outstanding senior students (and some faculty and staff) Wednesday, April 9, at the Student Life Awards Ceremony. Several awards were handed out to seniors that made a noticeable impact on student life at SMU. Awards included:
Brother Finbar McMullen Award (presented to an SMU community member that demonstrates him/herself to be an individual who unselfishly meets the needs of the undergraduate students of Saint Mary's University) — Nikki Richmond, Campus Ministry/ Student Activities secretary
Charlene “Char” Tjaden Outstanding Resident Assistant Award — Gary Borash
Club and Organization Advisor of the Year — Nancy Edstrom, Interdisciplinary Studies senior lecturer and advisor for BUDDIES.
Club and Organization of the Year — Abby Zimmer on behalf of Habitat for Humanity
Intramural Most Valuable Players — John Geske and Lee Coleman
Volunteer of the Year Award — Brittany Staver
Outstanding Student Senator of the Year Award — Neil Leibundguth
Winona Community Service Award — Jessica Evers and Abby Zimmer
Brother James Miller Award (presented to a student(s) that dedicated his/her college experience to promoting the legacy of Brother James Miller, spreading the compassion of God and continually serving the community) — Laura Holupchinski and Anthony Freeman
Student Service Award — Kasey Schultz
