Created to recognize awardees’ commitment to the betterment of the university and surrounding communities, the Leadership Awards are made possible through the Baylor Family Endowment.
Established in 1993, the endowment is an expression of the Baylor family’s appreciation for the university’s continued commitment to the region.
“We wouldn’t have the campus community we have without the leadership of our students, faculty and staff,” said Lauren Crouse, associate director of leadership & engagement at Susquehanna University. “We thank the Baylor family for their continued reinforcement of the value of personal development both inside and outside the classroom.”
2025 Leadership Awards were presented to:
- Julius Glover ’25
Baylor Leadership Award: This award is presented to a student who best exemplifies strong leadership qualities and is dedicated to both academic and extracurricular activities. - Daicha Chaluisan-Rojas ’25
Creator of the Year: This award honors a student’s outstanding effort, time and creativity in building community through decor and other elements enhancing residential life. - Circle K
Dorothy M. Anderson Service Organization of the Year: This award recognizes an organization’s impact on campus and in the local community. - Lauren Smith, Lecturer of Marketing & Management
Dorothy M. Anderson SGA Faculty of the Year: This award recognizes a faculty member who has distinguished themselves through instructional excellence, community involvement and outstanding teaching in and out of the classroom. - Meryl Czeponis ’25 and Jake Lanning ’25
Emily E. Bowling Outstanding Student Career in Service Award: This award honors a student who has consistently committed themselves to service throughout their time at Susquehanna. - Jenna Waldron ’27
Emma Cook Outstanding Community Engagement Award: This award honors a student staff member whose efforts foster lasting connections, boost peer engagement and positively impact their residence hall and the wider campus community. - Rolfe Peterson, Associate Professor of Political Science
Joel L. Cunningham Award for Outstanding Service-Learning Faculty Member of the Year: This award honors a faculty member who goes above and beyond to connect classroom learning with community impact. - Maggie Bachman ’26
Lynn H. Askew Student Volunteer of the Year: This award honors a student who has made a significant and unique impact through service to both the SU campus and our local community. - Jake Lanning ’25 and Chelsea Veith ’25
Michele A. DeMary Class Council Member of the Year: This award recognizes a student who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership and impact within their class council. - Karla Procopio, Assistant Director of Leadership & Engagement
Tracy M. Tyree Outstanding Student Life Staff Member: This award honors a Student Life staff member who exemplifies dedication, advancing co-curricular learning, student development, and growth through exceptional achievement, leadership and service. - Elizabeth Wilson ’27
Resident Assistant of the Year: This award honors a resident assistant whose dedication and impact go above and beyond in fostering a positive and supportive living environment - Madeline Pennings ’27
Resident Assistant Rookie of the Year: This award honors a new resident assistant who quickly learns and applies knowledge to support peers, demonstrating initiative and building a strong, connected residence hall community. - Ryan Rorls ’25
Winifred Shaheen Senator of the Year: This award acknowledges the achievements of a senator or class officer each year. - Sakina Balavenkatesan, Sage Gillard, Lucy Honeywell, Kennedy Petrovich
Outstanding First-Year Students - Noah Cassil, Harrison Karsch, Joel Perez Oliveras, Allessia Revelli
Outstanding Sophomores - Katrina Hook, Kayla Reed, Nicholas Scarmozzino, Jason Stevens Jr.
Outstanding Juniors - Samuel Awad, Alanis Casto-Pacheco, Madalynn Gregory, Charlotte Horvat, Destiny King, Eli Markle, Jaxson Purnell, James Takats
Outstanding Seniors - Anjani Lomax ’27 (basketball) and Olivia Murray ’25 (softball)
Leadership in Athletics - Nathan McCue ’25 (Phi Mu Delta)
Greek Member of the Year - Amanda Gore ’25 (Kappa Delta)
Greek Excellence in Service - Alpha Delta Pi, Kappa Delta, Phi Mu Delta, Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Kappa, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Theta Chi, Zeta Tau Alpha
Greek Excellence in Scholarship - Black Student Union
Organization of the Year - Kiara De Silva ’27
Outstanding Contribution to Intercultural Awareness - Micah Zellers ’26
Student Employee Impact Award - Haley Lynch ’25
The Violence Prevention Student Advocate of the Year - Hidden Opponent
New Program Initiative: This award recognizes a new program that has made a meaningful impact on our campus community. - James Henderson, Assistant Professor of Art & Design
Beth Winger Advisor of the Year: This award recognizes an organizational advisor who has contributed outstanding service and helped their organization grow exponentially. - Katie Murray ’27
Susquehanna Leadership Award: Recognizes a student who best exemplifies strong leadership qualities while being especially dedicated to both academic and extracurricular activities.
