On April 27, over 30 student organizations and student leaders were recognized at this year’s awards reception. The event was run by members of the Undergraduate Student Government and included closing remarks from Dr. Julie Payne-Kirchmeier. Many student org members attended to show support for the winners and reflect on all the wonderful events and initiatives that were brought to our campus this year.
“It’s important to take the time as the school year ends to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of our students on campus, and to let student leaders know that the work they do does not go unnoticed,” said Student Programming Specialist Hanna Brown.
IU Indianapolis’s Indian Students Association, The DesiJags, were thrilled to be recognized this year for their efforts to provide a student platform that connects, celebrates, and promotes Desi culture.
“Winning Most Outstanding Multicultural Program of the Year for Rangotsav Holi and the Campus Community Impact Award means a lot to our organization as it recognizes our hard work and dedication.”
“We are grateful for the opportunity to showcase our cultural heritage and bring people together through our events.”
Genesis Magazine, the recipient of Best Online Presence, hopes this award will increase the level of familiarity people have with their magazine, which has been a publishing student work since 1972.
“We take pride in uplifting the voices of students across campus. Our digital promotion is a key component of outreach and our ability to publish this wide variety of work.”
2023 student organization award winners
Distinguished Awards:
Distinguished Graduate Student Leader Award – Aparna Chintapalli
Distinguished Undergraduate Student Leader Award – Dhriti Shah
Distinguished Undergraduate Student Leader Award – Katherine Shr
Distinguished Advisor of the Year – Tabitha Hardy
Distinguished D.E.I. Ambassador – Kaneise Mitchell-Casey
Distinguished D.E.I. Ambassador – Brianna VanderBerg
Distinguished Campus Administrator – Julie Payne-Kirchmeier
Student Organization Awards:
Campus Community Impact Award – DesiJags
Inclusivity Award - Underrepresented Professional and Graduate Student Organization (UPnGO)
Most Improved Student Organization – Egyptian Student Association
Best Online Presence Award – Genesis Literary & Art Magazine
Most Promising New Student Organization – JagDeliver
Jaguar Pride Award – Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc.
Outstanding Multicultural Student Organization – Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc.
Outstanding Registered Student Organization – Student Design Organization
Student Organization Programs Awards:
Outstanding Multicultural Program of the Year – DesiJags (Rangotsav – Holi)
Outstanding Collaborative Program of the Year – Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB) (First Night)
Outstanding Educational Program of the Year – Student Design Organization (22nd Annual Student Design Show)
Outstanding Campus Program of the Year - Underrepresented Professional and Graduate Student Organization (UPnGO) (Fall Graduate Student Mixer)
Student Organization Leader Awards:
Outstanding Club Sport Member of the Year – Taylor Miller (Women’s Club Rugby)
Unsung Hero Award – Jennifer Yanum
Unsung Hero Award – Siddhant Chunchuwar
First Year Student Involvement Award – Sam Shr
First Year Student Involvement Award – Vibha Kamath
Rising Star Award – Kaed Stewart
USG Committee Member of the Year – Angel Gammon
Student Organization Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards:
Outstanding FSL Chapter President – Genesis Barlow (Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc.)
Outstanding FSL Chapter President – Erin Holler (Alpha Chi Omega)
FSL Neophyte of the Year – Anam Chaudhry (Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc.)
Panhellenic Sister of the Year – Allison Gibbons (Zeta Tau Alpha)
MCGC Sister of the Year – Stephanie Morales (Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc)
