(April 6, 2018) -- Shining a spotlight on the incredible contributions of students, faculty and staff at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), winners of the 2018 University Life Awards were announced during a special ceremony on Thursday, April 5. UTSA President Taylor Eigmhy and several members of his leadership team, including Vice President of Student Affairs Sam Gonzales, were on hand to honor these students and organizations for their impressive accomplishments.
The University Life Awards recognize outstanding students, student organizations, staff and faculty for their contributions to the quality of student life at UTSA. The awards, coordinated by the Student Government Association, are presented annually during the spring semester.
More than 300 nominations from organizations and individuals were submitted this year for consideration in categories including Student Organization of the Year, Program of the Year, Outstanding Students by College, among others.
The highest honors go to the recipients of the Jane Findling Award, recognizing individual achievements over the 2017-2018 academic year, and the Golden Feather Award, recognizing students that have crafted a powerful legacy over the course of their academic careers at UTSA.
The Golden Feather Award winners:
Jane Findling Award winners:
The full list of winners include:
Outstanding Freshman
Outstanding Sophomore
Outstanding Junior
Outstanding Senior
Outstanding Graduate Student
Fraternity Man of the Year
Sorority Woman of the Year
Outstanding Registered Student Organization
Outstanding New Registered Student Organization
Outstanding Membership Development
Outstanding Cultural Awareness Program
Outstanding Sustainability Program
Outstanding Service Program
Outstanding Program of the Year
Diane Abdo Outstanding Professional Staff Member
Outstanding Organizational Advisor
Outstanding Academic Advisor
Outstanding Undergraduate - College of Architecture, Construction and Planning
Outstanding Graduate - College of Architecture, Construction and Planning
Outstanding Undergraduate - College of Business
Outstanding Graduate - College of Business
Outstanding Undergraduate - College of Education and Human Development
Outstanding Graduate - College of Education and Human Development
Outstanding Undergraduate - College of Engineering
Outstanding Graduate - College of Engineering
Outstanding Undergraduate - College of Liberal and Fine Arts
Outstanding Graduate - College of Liberal and Fine Arts
Outstanding Undergraduate - College of Public Policy
Outstanding Graduate - College of Public Policy
Outstanding Undergraduate - College of Sciences
Outstanding Graduate - College of Sciences
Outstanding Student - University College
Outstanding Student - Honors College
Outstanding Resident Assistant
Outstanding Resident Assistant
Outstanding Resident Assistant
Club Sports Leader of the Year
Fitness and Wellness Participants of the Year
Fitness and Wellness Participants of the Year
Intramural Official of the Year
Bobbie Walker Intramural Participant of the Year
Bobbie Walker Intramural Participant of the Year
Outdoor Adventurer of the Year
Outdoor Adventurer of the Year
Male Athlete of the Year
Female Athlete of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Nominations for the 2019 University Life Awards will open in December.
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