The University of North Texas at Dallas Department of Student Engagement & the Office of Experiential Learning sponsor an annual celebration of students, staff, faculty, and student organizations each year. We invite the UNTD community to nominate currently enrolled students, employed faculty/staff, student organization advisors, and registered student organizations for the Leadership & Involvement Awards. The purpose of these awards is to acknowledge the outstanding work and contributions made in the past year to improve our campus, community and our world.
- Nominations are CLOSED at this time and will reopen next spring.
- Award Descriptions can be found here: Leadership & Involvement Awards Descriptions
Award Recipients 2020-2021
- NTFB Volunteer of the Year: Stephenie King-Brown
- Outstanding Student Veterean: Shameko Ragsdale
- Outstanding Service to Students
- Staff: Carla Dixson, Financial Aid
- Faculty: Dr. Muhammed Yousufuddin
- Servant Leader: Jessica Armstead
- Emerging Leader: Marisol Lucio-Vazquez
- Legacy Award: Jennifer Valverde
- Program of the Year: North Texas Food Bank Distribution Drive
- Student Organization of the Year: Pre-Health Professionals Club
- Chapter of the Year: Upsilon Kappa Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Greek Hall of Fame: Zenai Garrett, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Award Recipients 2021-2022
- NTFB Volunteer of the Year: Taelor Black
- Outstanding Student Veterean: Shameko Ragsdale
- Outstanding Service to Students
- Staff: Jack Allday, Athletics
- Faculty: Dr. McDowell & Dr. Vaughn
- Student Org Advisor: Jennifer Skinner
- Servant Leader: Brittany Stubblefield-Engram
- Outstanding Achievement in Experiential Learning: Brittany Stubblefield-Engram
- Emerging Leader: Luis Mata
- Legacy Award: Brittany Stubblefield-Engram
- Program of the Year: 'We can do it!' Rosie the Riveter Women's History Month Campaign
- Student Organization of the Year: Student Government Association
- Chapter of the Year: Upsilon Kappa Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Greek Hall of Fame:
- Sorority: Nacosia Mitchell, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Fraternity: Carlos Thomas, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Athletics
- Women’s Athletics Trailblazer of the Year: Mykayla Dumas
- Men's Athletics Trailblazer of the Year: Taimoore Arshi
Residence Life
- RHA Member of the Year: Angelina Berck
- Resident of the Year: Ruth Leija
- Desk Assistant(s) of the Year: Corde Cummings and Brianna Walker
- Resident Assistant of the Year: Julia Pughes
- Senior RA of the Year: Nadia De Paz
Nadia De Paz - Outstanding Leadership Award: De'Andre 'De'Rob' Robinson