Tukwut Leadership Awards Night

TLAN

Tukwut Leadership Awards Night (TLAN) recognizes individuals, as well as campus and student groups, for their outstanding leadership and commitment to making student life thrive at CSUSM. Associated Students, Inc. is a proud sponsor of an event that highlights the work of campus leaders who, through service to our community, engagement in campus growth, and empowerment of future generations, leave a legacy at CSUSM. Winners are selected by the Awards Committee, which is comprised of different representation of campus areas.

Check out the winners below from our 2023 celebration event!

Nominations

Nominations are now closed.

Please join us at the event on Thursday, May 2nd at 5:30pm in the CSUSM University Student Union Ballroom to hear us announce the winners! Please RSVP if you plan to attend! Event theme is awards show so dress acccordingly. Or, come as you prefer!

And while you are here, considering nominating individuals for the The Cathy Baur Student Philanthropy Award. This award recognizes a CSUSM student, or student group, who has been highly engaged in philanthropic activities and/or has demonstrated leadership by supporting or implementing a fundraising program. Winner will be presented at our TLAN event.

Award Categories & Previous Winners

Best New Student Organization

Newly recognized by Student Leadership & Involvement Center in current academic year. If the organization previously existed at CSUSM, it could not be active for the past academic year.

Best New Student Organization Winners
Year	Organization
2022/2023	No nominations submitted
2021/2022	No nominations submitted
2020/2021	Chemistry & Biology Pre-Grad Society
2019/2020	CSUSM Men's Volleyball Club
2018/2019	CSUSM Powerlifting
2017/2018	U in US
2016/2017	CSUSM Cheer Club
2015/2016	American Association of University Women
2014/2015	Women's Soccer
2013/2014	Colleges Against Cancer

Most Outstanding Program/Event

An outstanding program/event which promoted cougar pride and enhanced campus life this year.

Outstanding Programs & Events Winners
Year	Program/Event
2022/2023	Student Organization: American Chemical Society - Better than Magic Chemistry Show Campus Organization: No Nominations Submitted
2021/2022	Student Organization: GameFest - CSUSM Esports Club Campus Organization: Brazilian Caraval - Latin@/x Center and Black Student Center
2020/2021	Student Organization: Gaming Expo - CSUSM Esports Club Campus Organization: Food Distributions - ASI Cougar Pantry
2019/2020	Student Organization: Comunication Society Meeting - Communication Society Campus Organization: Step Show – Student Life & Leadership and Black Student Center
2018/2019	Dig for a Cause - CSUSM Women's Volleyball Club
2017/2018	Festival 78 - ASI Campus Activities Board and University Student Union
2016/2017	Cougar Madness - ASI
2015/2016	Inside Out Movie Event - HOPE & Wellness Center
2014/2015	NAK Drag Show - Nu Alpha Kappa
2013/2014	Tunnel of Oppression - University Student Union Activities Board (USUAB)
2012/2013	Tunnel of Oppression - University Student Union Activities Board (USUAB)

Campus Organization Member of the Year

Individual who has excelled in membership as part of a Campus Organization, which is sponsored by a CSUSM department.

Campus Org Member of the Year Winners
Year	Member of the Year
2022/2023	Ilianna Ramirez - ASI Board of Directors
2021/2022	Annie Fenton - USU Live
2020/2021	Riley McLaughlin - ASI Cougar Pantry
2019/2020	Michelle Tran – ASI Board of Directors
2018/2019	Julianna Castro - ASI Campus Activities Board
2017/2018	Jacqueline Catechis - ASI Campus Activities Board
2016/2017	Caitlin Hernandez - University Student Union
2015/2016	Aeriell Woodhams - University Student Union
2014/2015	Katilin Sweeney - Cougar Chronicle
2013/2014	Dmitri Ranieri - University Student Union Activities Board (USUAB)
2012/2013	Sammi Carr - The Civility Campaign

Campus Organization of the Year

An organization sponsored by a CSUSM department that has shined this past year.

Campus Orgs of the Year Winners
Year	Campus Organization
2022/2023	HOPE & Wellness Center
2021/2022	No nominations submitted
2020/2021	ASI Cougar Pantry
2019/2020	CSUSM HOPE and Wellness Center
2018/2019	USULive!
2017/2018	University Student Union Activities Board
2016/2017	TLC - Peer Leadership Team
2015/2016	Pride Ambassadors
2014/2015	University Student Union Activities Board
2013/2014	Associated Students, Inc. Gender Equity Center

Student Organization Member of the Year

Individual who has excelled in membership as part of a Student Organization, which is recognized by Student Leadership & Involvement Center. Student Organization Classifications: Academic, Cultural, Fraternities & Sororities, Honor Societies, Political, Religious, Service, Special Interest, and Sport Clubs.

Student Org Member of the Year Winners
Year	Member of the Year
2022/2023	Shyane Masters - Environmental Stewards Association
2021/2022	Madison Farfan - Management Society Theron Papakalos - CSUSM Baseball Club
2020/2021	Joseph Jensen - CSUSM Speech & Debate Club
2019/2020	Jeremy Traub - Men's Lacrosse
2018/2019	Hanano Yamazaki - Circle K International
2017/2018	Anna Jensen - Women's Club Volleyball
2016/2017	Austin Grajek - Sigma Chi
2015/2016	Christine Cook - French Club
2014/2015	Craig Lavrenz - Model United Nations
2013/2014	Sydney Aldana - Alpha Omicron Pi
2012/2013	Elizabeth Royce - Alpha Xi Delta

Student Organization of the Year

An organization recognized by Student Leadership & Involvement Center that has shined this past year.

Student Org of the Year WInners
Year	Student Organization of the Year
2022/2023	CSUSM Dance
2021/2022	American Indian Student Alliance
2020/2021	CSUSM Active Minds
2019/2020	CSUSM Vietnamese Student Association
2018/2019	American Chemical Society (ACS)
2017/2018	Women's Club Volleyball
2016/2017	Women's Lacrosse Club
2015/2016	Accounting Society
2014/2015	Black Student Union
2013/2014	Alpha Omicron Pi
2012/2013	Men's Lacrosse

Outstanding Social Justice Award

A student who inspires change, promotes solidarity, and empowers others to make a difference.

Social Justince Award Winners
Year	Outstanding Social Justice Award
2022/2023	Dulce Jimenez
2021/2022	Kar Aguilar
2020/2021	Sunni Bates
2019/2020	Jaelyn Freeman
2018/2019	Monia Romero
2017/2018	Yomira Zamora
2016/2017	Ana Lutz

Advisor of the Year

An individual who has excelled this year in serving as a volunteer advisor to a recognized student organization, who utilizes time outside of normal their role on campus to support the organization.

Advisor of the Year Winners
Year	Advisor of the Year
2022/2023	Tracy Hall
2021/2022	Penny Lanese
2020/2021	Maritza Baida
2019/2020	Daniel Clark
2018/2019	Dr. Robert Iafe
2017/2018	Justin Perron
2016/2017	Michelle Vogel Trautt
2015/2016	Amber Puha
2014/2015	Donna San Miguel
2013/2014	Lisa Dickinson
2012/2013	Dr. Elizabeth Matthews

Faculty of the Year

An individual who has excelled this year in serving and educating students in the classroom or in an educational setting.

Faculty of the Year Winners
Year	Faculty of the Year
2022/2023	Dennis Kolosov
2021/2022	Hunter Brody Chanove
2020/2021	Kimber Quinney

Outstanding Freshman Student Award

Individual [less than 30 semester units completed through Spring] who stands out in how they represent CSUSM and Cougar Pride, both on and off campus.

Outstanding Freshman Winners
Year	Outstanding Freshman
2022/2023	Jace Wasserman
2021/2022	No nominations were submitted
2020/2021	Karyme Segoviano Felix
2019/2020	Alexis Ferro
2018/2019	Alexis Ellgard
2017/2018	Mars Waddy
2016/2017	Maya Saulino
2015/2016	Naseli Fotoohi
2014/2015	Candela Delucchi
2013/2014	Kevin Adson
2012/2013	Hannah Hawker

Outstanding Sophomore Student Award

Individual [30-59 semester units completed through Spring] who stands out in how they represent CSUSM and Cougar Pride, both on and off campus.

Outstanding Sophomore Winners
Year	Outstanding Sophomore
2022/2023	Luc Slater
2021/2022	Priscilla Al-Rayes
2020/2021	De'Mandre Biddle
2019/2020	Anastasia Zacky
2018/2019	Karissa Grier
2017/2018	Kenneth Tran
2016/2017	Kelcee Fuderburg
2015/2016	Ryan Callanta
2014/2015	Darniesha Thorton
2013/2014	Alex Caratti
2012/2013	Katelyn Boggs

Outstanding Junior Student Award

Individual [60-89 semester units complete through Spring] who stands out in how they represent CSUSM and Cougar Pride, both on and off campus.

Outstanding Junior Winners
Year	Outstanding Junior
2022/2023	Jess Cervantes
2021/2022	Cassidy Lovell
2020/2021	Alexis Ferro
2019/2020	Mikhail Elerdashvili
2018/2019	Shane Freyberger & Jeanie Maidona
2017/2018	Alondra Gutierrez
2016/2017	Emma Kirker
2015/2016	Miguel Magana
2014/2015	Kadie Heck
2013/2014	Vivian Nguyen
2012/2013	Hugo Pinales

Outstanding Senior Student Award

Individual [90+ semester units complete through Spring] who stands out in how they represent CSUSM and Cougar Pride, both on and off campus.

Outstanding Senior Winners
Year	Outstanding Senior
2022/2023	Lauren Mojarro & Rae'Bel Neary
2021/2022	Codie Sterner & Kyle Shimono
2020/2021	Jake Peirce
2019/2020	Shovan Vatandoust
2018/2019	Ivan Castanesa-Garcia
2017/2018	Richard Ramirez & Stephen Vandereb
2016/2017	Laura Marquez
2015/2016	Daniel Geiszler

Cougar Wall of Fame

A graduating senior who has outshined peers during the entire scope of their CSUSM career including academics, co-curricular activities, involvement, and more.

Cougar Wall of Fame Winners
Year	Wall of Fame
2022/2023	Julia Glorioso
2021/2022	Fern Hernandez & Madison Conte
2020/2021	Riley McLaughlin & Kenny Tran
2019/2020	Nathan Renderos & Jeanie Maidona
2018/2019	Armando Zaragoza
2017/2018	Laura Marquez & Itiyah Bat Yahweh Williams
2016/2017	Chris Morales & Victoria Sandoval
2015/2016	Kadie Heck & Hannah Hawker
2014/2015	Haley Perko, Dmitri Ranieri & Hugo Pinales
2013/2014	Dominica Ranieri, Cipriano Vargas & Arthur Silverstein III
2012/2013	Scott Silviera & Kirstee Novak