Celebrating Excellence, Celebrating Success: The OSI Awards

The Oakland University Office for Student Involvement (OSI) recognizes student leaders, service projects, scholarship and other programming that stands out above the crowd each year.   

“The student activities and leadership awards are OSI’s annual opportunity to celebrate our students and their successes,” said Jean Ann Miller, senior director of Oakland University’s OSI. “This year, without face-to-face celebrating, we are encouraging our students to celebrate each other’s accomplishments through messages of support for one another. I am happy for and proud of those selected and those who were nominated. I also wish to recognize everyone who chose to get involved this academic year and make OU such a remarkable place to learn and lead.”

Miller added that it is these students’ attitude and gratitude, energy and enthusiasm, collaboration and compassion that is so appreciated. Participation like this year’s OSI award winners demonstrates why we have a fulfilling and fun campus life.

Here is a list of this years’ OSI award winners:

Club Sports Awards 

Club Sports Community Involvement Award
Awarded to the club that has contributed to the campus community and beyond, with outstanding efforts in community service projects and events. 

Ultimate Frisbee 

Outstanding Club Sport of the Year
Awarded to the Club Sport that has had the most extraordinary academic year. This award takes into account team achievements, the number of activities participated in during the academic year, sportsmanship, visibility, and interactions with members and the campus community.

Ballroom & Latin Dance

We Bleed Gold Spirit and Sportsmanship Award
Awarded to the club/sport/athlete that has strong traditions of Golden Grizzly spirit that represents Oakland University with integrity, honor, and pride. 

Ray Yokoyama - Men's Club Soccer 

Organization of the Year Awards 

Outstanding Student Organization of the Year
This is awarded to the most exceptional student (non-FSL) organization of the year. 

American Red Cross Club 

Honorable Mention - Abstract Artistry 

SAFAC Student Organization of the Year
This is awarded to the most exceptional SAFAC student organization of the year. (Please note that the SAFAC student organizations are the Direct-Funded organizations: Club Sports, Oakland University Student Congress, Student Activities Funding Board, Student Life Lecture Board, Student Video Productions, Student Program Board, The Oakland Post, and WXOU.) 

Student Activities Funding Board 

New Student Organization of the Year
This award goes to an outstanding organization that was created during the 2019-2020 academic year. 

th!nk it LOUD 

Fraternity & Sorority Life Awards 

FSL Organization of the Year
This award goes to an outstanding fraternity/sorority that has exceeded expectations during the 2019-2020 academic year. 

Zeta Sigma Chi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. 

FSL President of the Year
Goes to an individual student who has been an exceptional president of a fraternity/sorority during the 2019-2020 academic year. 

Mikal O'Neal - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 

Gregory Marrs Memorial Fund FSL Leader of the Year
This is awarded to a student who has made a significant contribution to enhance his/her/their fraternity/sorority during his/her/their time at Oakland University. 

Gina Choi - Gamma Phi Beta Sorority 

FSL New Member of the Year
Goes to an exceptional new member (initiated during the 2019-2020 academic year) of a fraternity or sorority.

Valerie Stacy - Gamma Phi Beta Sorority 

FSL Advisor of the Year
This is awarded to a remarkable fraternity/sorority advisor who has gone above and beyond his/her/ their responsibilities as a chapter advisor. 

Sangeya Wiggins - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 

Outstanding Programming Awards 

Educational Program
Goes to a program that has an academic or educational purpose. 

Meet Actor/Director/Producer Joey Klein - Student Video Productions 

Community Service Program
Goes to a program where the main purpose was community service, fundraising, or civic engagement.

Alternative Spring Break 

Diversity/Multicultural Program
The main purpose of this program focused on, but not limited to: race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, language, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and/or socioeconomic status. 

Global Festival by Anthropology Club, Asian Students Association, Catholic Campus Ministry, Chinese Students and Scholars Association, Information Computation Communication and Control Organization, International Allies Organization, International Students and Scholars Office, Lebanese Student Association, SAFB, Saudi Students Organization, Oakland University Student Congress, Office for Student Involvement, and WXOU 

Co-Sponsored Program
Goes to a program that was co-sponsored by two or more student organizations, offices, or departments.

International Students Welcome Event by OUSC, ISSO, & OSI 

Program of the Year
This is awarded to the most exceptional traditional program of the 2019-2020 academic year. 

Super Smash Bros. Tournaments by Super Smash Bros. Club 

SAFAC Program of the Year
This is awarded to the most exceptional SAFAC program of the 2019-2020 academic year. 

Student Concerns Forum by OUSC & The Oakland Post 

Honorable Mention - Mystery Bingo and Love Bingo by SAFB 

Individual Student Awards 

Outstanding New Student Organization President
Goes to an individual student who has been an exceptional president of a student organization that was created during the 2019-2020 academic year 

Ann Fuelle - Future Leader Dogs 

Nicolas Hulscher - th!nk It Loud 

Outstanding Student Organization President
Goes to an individual student who has been an exceptional president of a student organization during the 2019-2020 academic year 

Arwa Hadid - Clinical & Diagnostic Sciences Society 

Outstanding Officer
Goes to any officer in a student organization who has contributed to the success of the organization and student life at Oakland University during the 2019-2020 academic year 

Christina Walker - Pi Sigma Alpha - Political Honor Society 

Student Leader of the Year
This award goes to an Oakland University student who has been an outstanding leader on campus and in the classroom. 

Kara Cermak - OUSC, SAFAC, SLLB & ASB 

Leadership in Diversity
Goes to an individual who, through their leadership, has positively impacted and reinforced the importance of diversity and inclusion at Oakland University through programs, relationship building, service, etc.

Julia Alexander - OUSC

Leadership in Community Service
This award goes to an individual student who has been an outstanding leader and promoter of community service, community engagement, and/or civic engagement. 

Samantha Miller - ASB, LC, & SPB 

SAFAC Leader of the Year
Goes to an individual student who has been an outstanding leader within the SAFAC organizations during the 2019-2020 academic year (not necessarily on the executive board). 

Trevor Tyle - The Oakland Post 

Student of Distinction
Goes to an individual student who has been an outstanding leader within the OSI during the 2019-2020 academic year 

Daryl Blackburn - Graduate Assistant for Leadership & Service Programs, Office for Student Involvement

Faculty & Staff Awards 

Outstanding Student Organization Advisor
Goes to a student organization (not FSL) advisor that has gone above and beyond in his/her traditional duties.

Steve Farver - Academic Advisor, School of Business Administration; Advisor to Business Transfer Students 

Black & Gold Award
This award goes to any Oakland University faculty or staff member who has significantly impacted student organizations and who shows dedication, commitment, and compassion to Oakland University students 

Nancy Savage - Visiting Instructor of Management, School of Business Administration 

Commuter & Service Awards
Outstanding Commuter Students sponsored by the Oakland University Credit Union 

Recipients are commuter students who have been an outstanding leader on campus during the 2019-2020 academic year through their demonstrated campus involvement. 

Kara Cermak 

Isabella Javier 

Christopher Russell 

Outstanding Student Volunteers sponsored by the Oakland University Credit Union
Recipients are outstanding volunteers on campus and in the community during the 2019- 2020 academic year. 

Nigel Ar-Rahmann 

Micah Dymond 

Megan Miottel 

ASB Service Scholarship Recipients sponsored by the Oakland University Credit Union
Recipients are students that received scholarships to reduce costs to participate in the Alternative Spring Break Program during the 2019-2020 academic year. 

Jack Andrews 

Nicholas Barba 

Alexa Detman 

Hannah Dubay 

Alexandra Grant 

Michael McNamara 

Urja Parikh 

Jesus Tony Sanchez Campos 

Katelyn Spicer 

Kimberly Vincente   

Student Organization Special Opportunity Fund Recipients sponsored by the Oakland University Credit Union

This fund has been created to give student organizations the opportunity to create or participate in a specific project or program that they do not have the resources to cover all of the expenses. 

American Marketing Association 

Collegiate DECA 

Filipino-American Students of Oakland University 

Gold Vibrations A Cappella 

Meadow Brook Ball Committee 

Emerging Leaders Graduates 

Emerging Leaders is Oakland University’s premiere leadership certificate program designed for highly-motivated students. Participants have the opportunity to develop and enhance their leadership skill set, while also networking with alumni and other student leaders. Through participation in the program, students are set up for success to make a positive impact on Oakland University and beyond. 

Tier 1 

A’lexus Patton, Abbie Austin, Adriana Colin, Alana Tovar-Pineda, Alicia Hart, Alivia English, Allyssa Farley, Anthony Ligeski, Areeba Khan, Arianna Nava, Ashley DeSmith, Brianna Freiberg, Brooke Majewski, Brooklyn Poole, Chantell Phillips, Chloe Peterson, Christian Gjelaj, Dakiyah Green, Ethan Bradley, Gregory Cook Jr., Jaymie Imesch, Joanna Maniadaki, Jorge Isunza, Kaleigh Belz, Katelyn Spicer, Katherine Harris, Lauren Gamache, Malik Meri, Mallory Kean, Megan Miottel, Mikayla Wise, Naomi DeLaet, Natyla Buxton, Nithin Philip, Niya Lee, Noora Neiroukh, Norunahar Ali, Paige Thelen, Rachel Jackson, Rebekah Talley, Roman Germanski, Samiya McMiller, Scarlet Haddad, Shelnesha Taylor, Trevor Schantz, Zachary Rosario 

Tier 2 

Alexis Dale, Allison Laws, Amanda Wewer, Andrew Dimmer, Angel Fields, Angela Wagner, Annabella Jankowski, Antoine Gooden, Berenice Carrillo, Carolyn Jordan, Christian Versin, Doria Morante, Elizabeth Kovac, Gabrielle Lochrie, Imaan Muhammad-Ali, Jenna Porzondek, Jess Roth, Jessica Minchella, Joshua Robinson, Julia Thompson, Kennedy Wright, Koreen Ludovico, Krystal Means, Lauren Wilborn, Madeline Meldrum, Mark Kamash, Maya Ford, Mirranda Kinaia, Nathan Fortier, Nathan Higgins, Nicole Baker, Robert Nenninger, Robert Roy, Sarah Loweke 

Tier 3 

Addalyn Sluiter, Allison Broski, Ashleigh S Dubie, Chieme Nwachukwu, Christopher Wooley, Clark Brady, Crystal Bryant, Emma Bechtell, Gabriella Carr, Hanna Ziel, Hunter Schulze, Jacqueline Elkins, Jennifer Sroka, Juliauna Sanders, Katelyn Kroon, Keaira Hall, Kimberly Ramu, Lily Tir, Megan Farrelly, Michella Slimak, Noah Nuss, Paige Benard, Stephen Gaedcke