Annually, the Office of Campus Involvement (OCI) hosts the Student Life & Leadership Awards where students, faculty, staff, clubs, and organizations are recognized in various categories, including campus programming, student organization, and campus leadership.
The following were recognized:
Outstanding First-Year Student Leader: Josiah Castro
Outstanding Second-Year Student Leader: Makaila Lance
Outstanding Third-Year Student Leader: Makyndree Smith
Outstanding Senior Student Leader: Madison Reikowski
Charles J. Ping Student Service: Catlyn Kauffman
2026 Unsung Hero: Mike Young, ABM
Faculty Member of the Year: Dr. James Rhodes
Staff Member of the Year: Morg Kush, Career Services
Outstanding Student Club of the Year: Veticus
New Student Club or Organization of the Year: Zen Mind Zen Body
Club Officer of the Year: Allyson K. Hartzell
Club President of the Year: Bailey Wilhite, VETICUS
Student Club or Organization Advisor of the Year: Dr. Hailee Yoshizaki-Gibbons, PRYSM
Most Inclusive Program or Initiative: H.A.P.P.I Place
Campus Program of the Year: Sweetest Day Event, TAB
Off-Campus Program of the Year: Cincinnati Trip, Black Student Union
Residence Hall Program of the Year: Capture the Flag Event, Kayla Mena
The College honored many other students during the 2026 Honors Convocation. Read more about the Honors Convocation.
