Honors and Awards In Bearcat Excellence
Recipient List
Joseph T. Albert Prize
Awarded to the student who, having maintained good standing in scholarship during the last year, has grown in capacity, ability and performance to have a positive effect on their peers.
- Jett Starr
Colonel Percy Willis Prize
Presented to a student who has displayed virtues of diligence, reliability, and responsibility through deeds and service to fellow students and the university.
- Kai Levenson-Cupp
Jessie E West Award
Awarded for outstanding leadership and contributions to the student body through both positions and actions.
- Jazmin Hurtado Cortes
- Oakley Rae Phoenix
Duncan Robertson ‘05 Community-Builder Award
Recognizes and celebrates a Willamette senior whose hard work and community dedication may have previously been unsung. Recipients exemplify the qualities of the late Duncan Robertson ’05, which are compassion, joy, gratitude, inclusion, curiosity, and community-building across differences.
- Emma McEvoy
Admission
Franklin D. Meyer Student Ambassador Award
Presented to a Student Ambassador from the Office of Admission who consistently provides exceptional visit experiences for prospective students and families. The recipient of this award is a team player who goes above and beyond to ensure individualized, inclusive, and welcoming visits to Willamette University.
- Amaya Latuszek
- Marykate DeLuca
Collegian
Timothy C. Hawkins Award
Presented to one student who has made outstanding contributions in the field of journalistic photography or graphic design during the academic year..
- Aissatou Coyle
- Macy Loy
George Putnam Award
Presented to one student on the Collegian staff who has given distinguished service to the paper. Candidates are those who have served more than two years as a Collegian staff member, and have made significant contributions to the publication.
- Emma Innes
Charles A. Sprague Award
Presented to one student on the Collegian staff for their outstanding endeavors in writing and reporting during the academic year.
- Skeet Starr
- Monte Remer
Community Service Learning
Community Service Learning: Outstanding Leadership Award
Given to a student who demonstrates exceptional leadership and service to the community.
- Daniel Sytsma
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Outstanding Contribution to Fraternity/Sorority Life
Given to a member who has made significant contributions to the fraternity/sorority community and broader Willamette community through their leadership and service
- Quinna Sypher
Office Of Student Affairs
Cornerstone of Community
This award is for an unsung hero (individual or group) who has contributed positively to the larger campus environment by providing opportunities for social connection. This award honors the work no one may see but that students benefit from and would miss if they were gone.
- Anna McPherson
- Willamette Student-Athlete Advisory
Seeds of Change Award
This award is for a first year, second year, or transfer student that has led an initiative, program, or engagement around social justice. This award honors the innovation, passion, and fresh perspective brought forth by students early in their Willamette journey. They have been the seed that planted seeds, and are honored for the courage to craft something with an eye toward equity.
- KC Ferejan
- Isabela Gaupo
Interfraternity Council
Greek Man of the Year
This peer-based award recognizes a fraternity member who has made outstanding contributions to Greek life at Willamette as a whole.
- Meelad Doroodchi
Panhellenic Council
Panhellenic Member of the Year Award
Given to an outstanding member of Panhellenic, honoring their contributions to Willamette and the fraternity and sorority life community.
- Jaclyn Rojo
Outdoor Program
Outdoor Program Legacy Award
Given to the Outdoor Program staff member who displays extraordinary passion for the outdoors through involvement and interactions with the Outdoor Program.
- Aliya Schwartz
Spiritual & Religious Life
Social Justice Leadership Award
Recognizes students who have made extraordinary efforts in the area of social justice. Recipients of this award demonstrate high integrity and ethical values, and work towards full and equitable.
- Makayla Prentice
- Madonna Jonhera
Residence Life and housing
Social Leadership Award of Excellence
Recognizes a student leader member for their outstanding contributions to the Residence Life of Willamette University
- Tama St. Onge
- Jillian Layton
- Athena Van Dyke
Resident of the Year
Recognizes an on-campus resident for positive contributions to their residential community.
- Soren Joray
Student Engagement & Leadership
Outstanding Student Organization Advisor
- Jodi Santillie