More than 50 students and organizations were recognized for their leadership on campus at the 2024 Belmont Student Leadership Awards (BSLA) through the Division for Student Formation Wednesday, April 10.
Representing a wide range of disciplines and interests, BSLA celebrated the contributions students made to the Belmont community.
“The Belmont Student Leadership Awards is my favorite way to end the year," said Dr. Cady Tice, BSLA committee chair. "We are able to look back and celebrate our exceptional student leaders and their broad areas of impact while also looking forward to the bright futures they have ahead of them. Belmont presents so many different opportunities for students to engage in leadership development. I love that this evening always highlights our students' achievements in a truly inclusive, cross-departmental event.”
At Belmont, students have numerous opportunities to engage in leadership development. This year, more than 150 students were nominated for awards.
"At the BSLAs, we are celebrating everyone," added Associate Dean of Students, Leadership & Engagement Dr. AdriAnne Sternberg. "When students are engaged at Belmont, they are transformed by their experiences. Just when I think I’ve seen it all, another Belmont student does something remarkable."
Sophomore Biology major and Aspiring Leader Award winner Sydnee Floyd highlighted the the diverse set of leaders recognized at the event. “The Belmont Student Leadership Awards remind me of the beauty of the Belmont community," she said. "Every leader is different, inspiring in their own ways, and they are filled with so much hope."
Ten students were presented with the Bruin Award, the most prestigious award of the night. This achievement honors juniors and seniors who exemplify Belmont’s aspirational aims by consistently engaging in campus life and demonstrating outstanding service to the campus community through significant leadership participation.
- Arden Snead
- Gretchen Stalnaker
- Jasmine Pettus
- Kavarious Finch
- Lukus Perry
- Mackenzie Gimbel
- Marshall Shea
- Nick Benefield
- Nya Sabye
- Zeen Tovi
The Emergent Leader Award recognizes freshman and sophomore students who currently hold leadership positions. These students are awarded due to their significant contributions to their organizations flourishing.
- Alyssa Charow
- Emma Andrews
- Grace Johnston
- Joseph Patrick
- Sebastion Moore
The Aspiring Leader Award recognizes freshman and sophomore students who do not currently hold leadership positions. These students are awarded due to their demonstrated desire and potential to make significant contributions to their organizations flourishing.
- Esther Kuperus
- Ezra Biggs
- Livia Mehalovich
- Sam Stremlau
- Sydnee Floyd
- Abigail Marianetti, Environment and Conservation Organization
- Austin Duplantis, Belmont Film Society
- Hallie Waggoner, American Pharmacist Association
- Heidi Gabriel, American Institute of Architecture Students
- Javi Castro, Curtains Up! Belmont University
- Jaymey Hedberg, Belmont Pre-Law Society
- Katie Fraley, Fall Follies
- Lauren Prickett, Member of the Year
- Morgen Wilkes, Audio Engineering Society
- Samuel Jenkins, Phi Mu
- Annie Williamson
- Bailey Smith
- Lyndsay Sams
- Maddie Pinkston
Connor Dasher- Jordan Smith
- Mackenzie Gimbel
- Morgen Wilkes
- Amilya Bryant
- Cameron Dudley
- Chakuen Rambang
Outstanding Fraternity and Sorority Member of the Year: Hayley Newton, Kappa Alpha Theta- Outstanding Fraternity and Sorority Life New Member of the Year: Malakai Mitchell, Phi Beta Sigma
- Outstanding Chapter President: Cameron Pannell, Alpha Gamma Delta
- Outstanding Chapter of the Year: Phi Mu
Student Organization Advisor of the Year: Dr. Traci Poole, American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists - Tower Award: Chad Clark, Potter Hall Resident Director
Outstanding New Student Organization: Belmont Jewish Student Association - Student Organization of the Year: American Pharmacist Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists
Admissions Student Worker of the Year: Justin Tatooles- Office of Career and Professional Development Professionalism Award – Intern: Meagan Boots
- Office of Career and Professional Development Professionalism Award – Student Employee: Zach Alderdice
- Student Government Association Outstanding Member Award: Emma Rae Thurow
