Leadership Awards
The University of Tampa recognizes outstanding individuals and student organizations at its annual Leadership Awards Night.
Student Leader of the Month
The University of Tampa recognizes one undergraduate student for demonstrating exemplary leadership traits during each month of the academic year. Students, faculty and staff from within the UT community and contacts off campus (e.g., employers, internship supervisors, non-profit agencies, etc.) are encouraged to nominate a student for this monthly award. To nominate a student, please visit the online Student Leader of the Month nomination form. For more information, contact spartanleadership@ut.edu.
Leadership Awards Night Celebration
Each April, the University community gathers for a night of celebration, honoring the achievements of students, faculty, staff and student organizations during the academic year. Student organizations, individual students, faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate one another for these annual awards. Leadership Awards Night 2012 is scheduled for Tuesday, April 10, on the 9th Floor of the Vaughn Center. For more information, contact spartanleadership@ut.edu.
Faculty and staff, please consider nominating students for these two awards:
2011 Leadership Award Winners
Joyce Keller Faculty Volunteer of the Year
Ryan Cragun
Outstanding Commitment to Student Life
Rod Plowman
Active Citizen Award
Elbin Keeppanasseril
Volunteer Organization of the Year
Beta Alpha Psi
Greek Volunteer Organization of the Year
Delta Sigma Theta
Volunteer of the Year
John Meacham
Alternative Breaks Participant of the Year
Rachel Munro
Male Intramural Athlete of the Year
Sam Ochstein
Female Intramural Athlete of the Year
Kim Cardenas
Intramural Sports Official of the Year
Rob Rickus
Tom Fitzgerald Most Spirited Organization of the Year
Phi Beta Sigma
Outstanding First Year of Involvement
Stephanie Rivera
Leadership and Academic Achievement
Shahana Ansari, Adriana Batazzi, Taymy Caso, Jered Clifford, Christine Delaney, Daniella Fusari, Jessica Gores, Elizabeth Knight-Russell, Audrey Lindeman, Kristen Neary, Amy Plewinski, Abbey Ray, Stephanie Rivera
Student Leader of the Year
Heather Ptak
Greek Man of the Year
Terrence Jagrup
Greek Woman of the Year
Daniella Fusari
Outstanding Commitment to Diversity
Sigma Lambda Gamma
Student Employee of the Year
Gina Campbell
Faculty/Staff Advisor of the Year
Jeff Skowronek
Outstanding Commitment to Customer Service
Juan Santiago
Unsung Hero
Ross Bartow, Leslie Charles, Kathy Cooper, Kevin Hemer, Sharon Lerum, Jennifer Powell, Jacob Wilson, Rod Plowman, Maggie Sanders, Bob Ruday
Outstanding New Organization of the Year
Kappa Alpha Theta
Most Improved Organization of the Year
Delta Sigma Theta
Outstanding Organization of the Year
Beta Alpha Psi
Outstanding Sorority of the Year
Delta Zeta
Outstanding Fraternity of the Year
Phi Beta Sigma
Spartan Awards
Derrick Austin, Benjamin Bunn, Katie Dutka, Daniella Fusari, Elbin Keeppanasseril, Chris McCarthy, Jessica Moran, Allison Thatcher, Alex Vera