Student Activities and Leadership Development Awards

Outstanding Student Organization Award

The Outstanding Student Organization Award is presented to a student organization that has made significant advancements and displayed exceptional and consistent leadership over the course of the academic year.
2026 winners: Peer Wellness Educators, Hamline Unidos

Outstanding Advisor Award

The Outstanding Advisor Award is presented to a faculty or staff advisor of a student organization recognized by SALD that has demonstrated a deep commitment to student development and has made significant contributions to the organization.
2026 winner: Katy Rimstad, Peer Wellness Educators

Rising Star Award

The Rising Star Award recognizes a first or second year student who has actively engaged in leadership or service activities and has established themselves in a way that motivates their peers and positively impacts the Hamline community.
2026 winner: Jordan Fauks

Outstanding Student Leader Award

The Outstanding Student Leader Award is presented to up to four students who have shown themselves to be exemplary leaders at Hamline.  
2026 winners: Montana Miller, Aiden Lewald, Sadduu Paudel, Logan Johansen

Outstanding President Award

The Outstanding President Award is presented to the president of a student organization recognized by SALD whose dedication to the organization and its members resulted in a significantly successful year for the organization.
2026 winner: Isabella Deschene, Classroom Chronicles

Legacy Award

The Legacy Award recognizes a graduating senior (December or May) who has made outstanding contributions to campus life throughout the course of their undergraduate college career.
2026 winner: Momed Abdirahman

Cornerstone Awards

The Cornerstone Awards are presented to a Hamline undergraduate student, University Office, and University faculty or staff member that have significantly supported the work of Student Activities & Leadership Development throughout the academic year. 
2026 staff winner: Faith Estelle-Velez, Coordinator of Campus Pride and Gender Programs
2026 student winners: Elisa Lopez, Nasra Shube

Encore Award

The Encore Award is presented to a student organization for planning and implementing a program, event, or project that enriched campus life and demonstrated leadership, creativity, and relevance for college students.
2026 winner: Hamline Unidos, Hamline-Midway Food Drive

Sportsmanship Award

The Sportsmanship Award recognizes a student who exemplifies the true spirit of sportsmanship by promoting fairness, integrity, and respect of others in recreational athletics.
2026 winner: Anders Anthonisen-Brown, HU Climbing Club