Congratulations, BSOS Honorees: UMD Student Leadership Awards
The 39th Annual University of Maryland Student Leadership Awards are a time honored tradition to recognize and honor all of the extraordinary achievements of our outstanding student scholar-leaders. These individuals exemplify the best of scholarly and community life here at the University of Maryland. Congratulations to the BSOS honorees, and to all of the recipients and finalists across campus!
ADELE H. STAMP MEMORIAL AWARD
ELENA LEVAN
Psychology
Elena LeVan is an undergraduate student studying Psychology at the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. She is a student writer and communications assistant in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences as well as an executive cabinet member of the Student Government Association. Elena is the Director of Sexual Misconduct Prevention & Chair of the Womxn’s Caucus for the Student Government Association. She has worked with many entities in and outside of campus to organize events that reach thousands of students with speakers, tabling, and resources related to sexual misconduct prevention.
JAMES H. KEHOE AND ETHEL KESLER AWARD
AUDREY KRIMM
Anthropology
From Silver Spring, Maryland, Audrey is an Anthropology major who’s made Dean's List every semester and researches Environmental Justice in Maryland with the Gemstone Honors College. Audrey fosters an inclusive environment and eliminates barriers to outdoor recreation through her incredible work and commitment to the Adventure Program’s adaptive recreation program.
JAMES OTIS WILLIAMS CULTURAL LEADERSHIP AWARD
MONIQUE SMALL
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Monique Small is a Criminology and Criminal Justice major from Upper Marlboro, Maryland. She currently serves as a Student Ambassador for the Nyumburu Cultural Center and a moderator for the Nyumburu NewsBreak program. Monique is a paralegal intern for Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office. She has been involved with Caribbean Students Association (CSA) since her freshman year, winning the title of Miss CSA, served as Programming Director and a member of the CSA Executive Committee.
JOHN B. SLAUGHTER OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARD
ELONNA JONES
Government and Politics
Elonna Jones is a Government and Politics major from Baltimore. She was the prior Activism Chairwoman (2018-2019) and current Chapter President of the UMCP Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Elonna interns as a Research Associate for Judge Alexander Williams’ Center for Education, Justice, and Ethics, and serves as a Coordinator for Phylicia Porter of the 10th District City Council in Baltimore. Upon graduation, she plans to apply to graduate school to secure her Juris Doctor degree.
AMONG THE OMICRON DELTA KAPPA TOP TEN FRESHMEN
NATHAN BOYLE
Neuroscience and Persian Studies
Nathan is a Neuroscience and Persian Studies double major from Crownsville, Maryland. Nathan serves as the Freshmen Connection Representative for SGA, is a member of the Persian Flagship Program, and serves as a student-researcher in two labs.
JUSTIN FOX
Government and Politics
Justin is a Government and Politics major from Brunswick, Maryland. Justin is an Army ROTC Cadet and Team Leader for America Reads. Justin serves on the University Student Judiciary Central Board, is a Freshman Connection Panelist speaker, and participates in UMD Club Running and UMD Democrats.
NATASHA PANDUWAWALA
Government and Politics
Natasha is a Government and Politics major from Cordova, Maryland. She is the founder of Movement to Remember, a nonprofit centered on providing medical equipment to underprivileged Sri Lankans. Natasha is also a member of the Maryland Senior Classical League, SGA, and Phi Alpha Delta.
NYAH STEWART
Government and Politics
Nyah is a Government and Politics major from Frederick, Maryland. This Honors College student serves as the Ellicott Representative for SGA, as an SGA representative on the HungerFree UMD Workgroup, and volunteers for Fresh Farm to help address food insecurity in D.C.
STUDENT WELLNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY AWARD
TONY LI
Psychology
Tony Li is a sophomore Psychology major with the intent to double major in Criminology and Criminal Justice. This Maryland native is Treasurer of Beyond Shelter, a grassroots coordinator for a Juvenile Justice Campaign with UMD's MaryPIRG team, a club member of Active Minds, a tour guide with Maryland Images, a volunteer with Help Center, a peer-crisis counseling organization, and a member of College Park Scholar's Global Public Health program.
Published on Mon, May 4, 2020 - 12:46PM