Rollins Announces 2024 Student Achievement Awards
April 25, 2024
By Jessica Firpi ’11
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The College recognized nearly 50 students for their academic achievements and positive contributions to campus and the community at the 2024 Student Awards Banquet.
Rollins’ annual Student Achievement Awards celebrate this year’s outstanding crop of students who live out the Rollins mission of global citizenship and responsible leadership each day.
Fiat Lux Award Winners
Fiat Lux Awards honor outstanding Rollins seniors for their positive contributions to our campus and community in the areas of academics, leadership, inclusion, and service. The award recognizes the most established and honorable leaders on campus.
- Makena Katherine Keakamahina Bassett
- Nora Belakbir
- Peyton Amber Connor
- Bianca Filoni
- Alise Fortune
- Sophie Foster
- Daniela Golob
- Aqsa Hasan
- Liam Taylor King
- John Kirkley III
- Adam Zakaria Lahlou
- Victoria Santa Lucia
- Nour Mansour
- Renata Garcia Manzano
- Jaheim Morris
- Natasha Mulenga
- Erica Mungin
- Fatima Abdullahi Sani
- Ferah Shaikh
Academic Awards
Each year, the six academic divisions come together to select one recipient who best espouses the values of the College’s mission and the academic rigor required for success.
Business Jonathon Kriegbauam and Olivia Tamburlini
Expressive Arts Laura Luiza Makarios Powalisz
Humanities Alise Fortune
Interdisciplinary Adam Lahlou
Mathematics and Science Ferah Shaikh
Social Sciences Helene Gilis and Peyton Connor
Social Sciences Applied Anna Kuper
SGA Members of the Year
Recognizes the Student Government Association members who made the biggest impact during the academic year
- Lina Baly
- Madison Webster-Rivera
Emerging Leader of the Year
Recognizes a student who has just begun their leadership journey at Rollins and continues to show promise and strong potential
- Ricardo Pierre
Student Leader of the Year
Recognizes student leaders who have demonstrated the highest level of leadership and a strong and lasting impact in multiple areas of campus
- Peyton Poitras
Gateway Student Leader Award
Recognizes a student for actively engaging on campus, making meaning of the mission of the College, and helping their peers make a difference
- Bobby Sena
Global Ambassador of the Year
Recognizes a student who brings international experience and perspective to Rollins through their passion for global citizenship
- Sarah Hussey
Student Employee of the Year
Recognizes a student who has demonstrated excellence in their on-campus position by completing outstanding work in the following areas: reliability, quality of work, initiative, professionalism, and uniqueness of contribution
- Katherine Kim
Fraternity and Sorority Life Leaders of the Year
Recognizes fraternity and sorority life leaders who truly embody and exhibit the values of the fraternity and sorority life community at Rollins, striving for excellence in their leadership and personal dedication to their values
- Joseph S. Kotlarz III
- Audrey Ann Shores
Community Service and Engagement
Recognizes a student who has displayed exemplary leadership and dedication to community engagement during their time at Rollins
- Stella Morris
Peer Educator of the Year
Recognizes a student who is known for modeling positive behavior and enhancing learning opportunities for their peers in direct ways
- Julia Molina Malagoni
Award for Collective Leadership
Recognizes an organization or team that has had significant impact on Rollins and/or the greater community
- Student Interfaith Council
Unsung Heroes of the Year
Recognizes students who exemplifies silent leadership and whose work has had a significant impact on the Rollins community
- Chukwuebuka Iloghalu
- Najyae Paris Joshawn White
Brendan O’Sullivan Awards
Recognizes graduating seniors with the highest GPA who also studied abroad during their time at Rollins
- Madison Goeser
- Coco Marshall
Presidential Awards for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging
Recognizes students whose contributions and actions over time demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity awareness, representation, equity, and inclusion within the Rollins community
- Alise Fortune
- Fatima Abdullahi Sani
N. Ronald Pease Service to Campus Award
Each year members of the graduating class select one graduating senior who has made the most significant contribution in service to Rollins to receive the N. Ronald Pease Service to Campus Award.
- Fatima Abdullahi Sani
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