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 2013 is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, on the 9th Floor of the Vaughn Center. For more information, contact spartanleadership@ut.edu.

RSVP for Leadership Awards Night Ceremony

RSVP for Leadership Awards Night Advisor's Dinner (Organization President and Advisor Only)

2012 Leadership Award Winners

Outstanding Commitment to Student Life
Yovan Reyes

Active Citizen Award
Lynsie Belanger

Volunteer Organization of the Year
UT Diplomats

Greek Volunteer Organization of the Year
Delta Sigma Theta

Volunteer of the Year
Andrece Bassett

Male Intramural Athlete of the Year
Spencer Dewey

Female Intramural Athlete of the Year
Eleni Dixon

Intramural Sports Official of the Year
Sean McGahan

Tom Fitzgerald Most Spirited Organization of the Year
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity

Outstanding First Year of Involvement
Kristin Anderson

Leadership and Academic Achievement
Tamara Austin, Chloe Campbell, Melissa Ciesielski, Britni Colgan, Sarah Collins, Casey Fostor, Cristine Giraldez, John-Patrick Hancy, Jana Huebner, Ashley Kearney, Amanda LaVelle, Audrey Lindeman, Kendra New, Jillian Ramirez, Todd Reasonover, Stevie Ruzich

Student Leader of the Year
Audrey Lindeman

Greek Man of the Year
O'Mard Alexander

Greek Woman of the Year
Ashley "CK" Kearney

Outstanding Commitment to Diversity
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

Student Employee of the Year
Ashley Souza

Faculty/Staff Advisor of the Year
Stephanie Bihr

Outstanding Commitment to Customer Service
Todd McNee

Unsung Hero
Sebastian Andion, Ali Dunn, Tim Hardin, Jack White, Brooke James

Most Improved Organization of the Year
Equestrian Club

Outstanding Organization of the Year (Small)
UT Entrepreneurs

Outstanding Organization of the Year (Large)
Spirit of Sparta

Outstanding Sorority of the Year
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

Outstanding Fraternity of the Year
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity

Bob Ruday Award for Ethical Leadership
Kelsey Thomas

Spartan Awards
O'Mard Alexander, Glenne Bachman, Nick Chmura, Casey Duffy, Caitlyn Guthrie, Ashley "CK" Kearney, John LaGrace, Heather Ptak, Lauren Ridder, Courtney Tipton 

Experiential Education Intern of the Year Award
Dan Mixa

Experiential Education Service Learning Award
Nikki Donahue

Experiential Education International Experience Award
Dory Estrada

Experiential Education Undergraduate Research Award
Elizabeth Kowalski

Experiential Education Leadership Award
Samantha Macks