Numerous Arkansas Tech students were honored for their leadership efforts Tuesday evening during the annual Student Leadership Recognition Gala. The annual recognition event honors those students who serve in a leadership capacity at Arkansas Tech. Susie Nicholson, vice president for Student Services and University Relations, said the opportunity to get involved on campus offers life-long opportunities for students. “Each year our students participate in a wealth of activities that empower them to grow, develop and eventually graduate from college,” said Nicholson. Student leaders from Greek Life, Residence Hall Association, Student Government Association, Student Activities Board, the Guiding Organization Leaders’ Development Cabinet, On Track, LEAD, Alternative Spring Break and the Tech Spirit Squads were honored. As part of the evening, the student leaders enjoyed musical performances from several students including Austin McCourt, Lindsey Triplett, Jordan Cole and Thomas Strahan. Below is a list of the student leaders and organizations garnering special accolades:
- Greek Man of the Year Nominees – Drake Brainerd, Blake Bratcher, Suede Graham, Evan Gray, Kevin Hemphill
- Greek Woman of the Year Nominees – Rebecca Brannon, Stephanie Carter, Katie Frazier, Katy Gatling, Kelsey Nilsen, Laura Ridgeway and Vandella Suico
- Top Female Official – Amy Fairbanks
- Top Male Official – Daniel Lankford
- Female Top Performer – Lindsey Werner
- Male Top Performer – Tyler Pearson
- Most Spirited Intramural Hall – Nutt Hall
- Most Active Intramural Hall – Brown Hall
- GOLD Leader of the Year – Austin Klais
- SAB Volunteer of the Year – Caleb Mott
- Outstanding Orientation Leaders – Taylor Loggins, Kenneth Jones, Dausen Duncan, Erica Goss, Fairy Xu, Chloe Cox and Andrea Sims
- I Bleed Green and Gold Outstanding Fan – Sai Dinesh Vallamsetti
- Most Spirited Spirit Squad Member – Danielle Henderson and Raigan Purtle
- Most Improved Spirit Squad Member – Colton Watson and Haley Donaldson
- Most Valuable Spirit Squad Member – Rachel Pipkin and Isabel Thoma
- Spirit Squad Academic Award – Sara Brians, Rachel Pipkin and Haley Donaldson
- SGA Senator of the Year – Christopher Casey
- Community Service Project of the Year – E-Waste Recycling Drive, Enactus
- Event/Program of the Year – Fourth Annual Drag Show, Spectrum
- Most Improved Student Organization – African American Student Association
- Outstanding Student Organization – Spectrum
- Outstanding Student Organization Member – Dylan Edgell, Enactus
- Outstanding Student Organization President – Adrian Speck, Spectrum
- Outstanding Club and Organization Faculty/Staff Advisor – Dr. Paola Gemme, Sigma Tau Delta
- Green and Gold Spirit Award – Boo Majors
