May 1, 2017 WSU Tri-Cities students awarded for leadership, involvement during annual awards dinner
RICHLAND, Wash. – Several students and student organizations were awarded for their leadership, involvement and overall activism during the annual Washington State University Tri-Cities Evening of Excellence.
The purpose of the event is to celebrate student accomplishments from throughout the past academic year, as well as recognize students and their mentors who went above and beyond in their educational service.
This year’s awards went to:
- Unsung Hero: Catalina Le
- Rising Star: Zachary Harper
- Student Leader of the Year: Nikita Fisenko
- Advisor of the Year: Mariella Lora
- Chancellor’s Award: Alexander Matlock
- Organization of the year: Dreamers Club
- Most Improved Organization: Women’s Club Soccer
- Program of the Year: Multicultural Night
- Student Employee of the Year: Monique Van Sant
- ASWSUTC Legacy Award: Maria Rodriguez
- ASWSUTC Innovation Award: Adriana McKinney
- AWSUTC Bridge Award: Ana Isabel Sandoval Zazueta
- ASWSUTC Rock Award: Nikita Fisenko
- ASWSUTC Perseverance Award: Susana Butterworth
View and download photos from the event at https://www.flickr.com/photos/wsutricities/albums/72157683299952485.
Contacts:
Danielle Kleist, WSU Tri-Cities director of student life, 509-372-7104, danielle.kleist@tricity.wsu.edu
Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities public relations specialist, 509-372-7333, Maegan.murray@tricity.wsu.edu