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South Student Excellence Awards

  • South Students at the excellence awards banquet 25-26
  • South Students at the excellence awards banquet 25-26
  • South Students at the excellence awards banquet 25-26
  • South Students at the excellence awards banquet 25-26
  • South Student at the Excellence awards banquet with President Joe Bonner
  • President Bonner and Dr. Kent with award recipient.
  • Students holding their awards.
  • Four students together at award ceremony.


Each academic year, registered student organizations are eligible for recognition at the South Student Excellence Awards. This event serves as the official ceremony to honor the achievements of student organizations, fraternities, sororities, and leaders within the ÓûÂþɬ community.

The South Student Excellence Awards are now open for nominations! This is an opportunity to recognize outstanding students and organizations who have made a remarkable impact through campus involvement, community engagement and leadership. Awards categories include President of the Year, Jag on the Rise, Sustainability Award, Outstanding Event, Service Event of the Year and more!

â–¼   2025-2026 Award Recipients

New Student Organization of the Year Award

Winner: AL-MAHARA Association

Campus Impact & Exposure Award 

Winner: Black Student Union

Member Experience Award

Winner: SEOUL 251

Service Event of the Year

Winner: Alpha Tau Omega (Viking Week)

Excellence in Collaboration Award

Winner: Vietnamese Student Association (Night Market)

Outstanding Event of the Year Award

Winner: Student Government Association (Parking Ticket Forgiveness Day)

Student Organization of the Year Award

Winner: Black Student Union

Student Organization Advisor of the Year Award 

Winner: Broderick Morrissette (Collegiate 100 & Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.)

Jag on the Rise Award

Winner: Tri-an Nguyen (Vietnamese Student Association)

Trailblazer of the Year Award

Winner: Rachel Chai (ÓûÂþɬ Water Environment Society)

Unsung Hero Award

Winner: Thomas Diep (Jaguar Productions)

Servant Leader Award

Winner: Kayla McIntosh (Circle K International)

President of the Year Award

Winner: Jahmon "J.J." Hardwick (Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.)