The two recipients of the evening's top award, Outstanding Student, were DaVonna N. Foy and Terra A. Rentz.
DaVonna, who graduated this May with a degree in social work, was an active member of Associated Students, serving as Administrative Vice President and sitting on several committees including the Community Service Scholarship board for the 07/08 term. Since 2004 DaVonna has also been involved with the MultiCultural Center and was instrumental in guiding the organization through difficult decisions in the face of shrinking budgets.
Terra Rentz, who also graduated this May with a double major in Wildlife and Political Science, served as President of Associated Students for the 07/08 term. Terra honed her political skills by occupying the top position in student government and leading a coalition of student representatives during a term that saw the beginnings of a University Center restructuring, which includes the Student Recreation Center, Center Arts, the bookstore, and more.
Additional winners from the evening include those recognized for excellence in an academic discipline. Representing the College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences was Michael S. Boruta; from the College of Natural Resources and Sciences was Jessica Shaw; and from the College of Professional Studies was Carmen G. King.
The Al Elpusan Award for Student Activism was awarded to Enisha M. Clark; the Outstanding Contribution to an Associated Students Program award was given to Annie E. Hehner; the Award for Excellence in Intercollegiate Athletics or Sport Clubs was given to Audrey M. Oswald, who recently placed second in the NCAA Division II Track and Field Championships in women's hammer.
The Brian Lorensen Residence Life Staff Award went to Stephanie M. Andaya; the Outstanding Contribution to a Campus Club, Program, or Organization award went to Jenna J. Barry; the Award for Excellence in Community Service went to David L. Gensaw; and the Award for Excellence in Fine Arts went to Lela A. Annotto-Pemberton.