Join Us for the 2025 Evening of Excellence at Arkansas Tech University: Celebrate Achievement and Inspiration!

On April 28, Arkansas Tech University hosted its annual Evening of Excellence at the Hull Building Student Union. This special event celebrated the hard work of students, faculty, and staff who made a significant impact on campus life during the 2024-25 academic year.

Here’s a highlight of the awards given out that night:

Campus Recreation Awards
– Male Official of the Year: Logan Johnson
– Female Official of the Year: Essynce Norwood
– Male Rookie of the Year: Trey Allen
– Female Rookie of the Year: Madelyn Atkinson
– Most Improved Official: Chris Staff
– Male Scorekeeper of the Year: De’Rion Crooms
– Female Scorekeeper of the Year: Zoey Skaggs
– Supervisor of the Year: Damien Jordan
– Sorority Cup: Delta Zeta
– Fraternity Cup: Pi Kappa Alpha
– Intramural Female Athlete of the Year: Hayley Lunsford
– Intramural Male Athlete of the Year: Kade Ratcliff

Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards
– Most Improved Chapter: Kappa Alpha
– Excellence in Philanthropy and Service: Zeta Tau Alpha and Pi Kappa Alpha
– Chapter of the Year: Alpha Tau Omega
– New Member of the Year: Mason Moore, Alpha Tau Omega
– President of the Year: Luke Womack, Pi Kappa Alpha
– Sorority Member of the Year: Hannah Melton, Delta Zeta
– Fraternity Member of the Year: Kade Ratcliff, Pi Kappa Alpha

Service Excellence Award Winners
Elizabeth Aquilar, Tyler Boerner, Jazmyne Campbell, Jordan Edington, Kacie Gibbins, Alexis Gorniak, Maycie Hardy, Hunter Hare, Armando Harper, Sarah Hessman, Gavin Kent, Haylee Ledford, Hannah Lomax, Nathaly Marin, Kade Ratcliff, Hannah Rongey, Laken Rudelis, Hadassah Sayger, Kade Shaffer, Danielle Simpson, Savannah Snow, Jamie Suggs, Abigail Tate, Makenzie Whorton, Luke Womack, Kaeden Wright

Other Notable Awards
– Student Leader of the Year: Destiny Lorings
– Rookies of the Year in Residence Life: Xander Hickman and Michael Jernigan
– Staff Members of the Year: Gerald Arnold and Raine Gordon
– Janet Roys Distinguished Service Award: Julie Ennis

In addition, awards were presented for various contributions including community service, campus life events, and student government achievements. For instance, Delta Zeta received the Charitable Fundraiser of the Year for their “Hamburgers for Hearing” initiative, demonstrating how student organizations can positively impact the community.

Interestingly, recent studies by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators indicate that recognition events like this play a crucial role in enhancing student engagement and retention. By celebrating achievements, schools create a sense of belonging, which fosters a supportive campus environment.

The Evening of Excellence shows how Arkansas Tech University values contributions to campus life, encouraging students and staff alike to strive for excellence.

For more insights into how universities celebrate student achievements, you can visit [NASPA’s research on student recognition programs](https://www.naspa.org). This can provide a deeper understanding of the impact of such events on student development and campus culture.

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