2025 Leadership Awards

Update | Monday, April 14, 2025

Columbus State’s 2025 Leadership Awards theme, “Dare to Lead,” emphasized the determination and empowerment leaders have had on our community and beyond. View the complete program guide. 

Dr. Jan Rogers Legacy in Leadership Awards
Employee recipient: Stephanie Albrecht, IT executive Workday Student lead
Student recipient: Hans Cadejuste
Student recipient: Diamon Grim

Impactful Leaders of the Year
Amanda Gradisek, English chair
Cheryl Vaughn, Biological & Physical Sciences professor
Karen Kyle, Office of Talent Strategy project manager
Kristen Treadway, Human Resources associate vice president
Candace Allen, International Student Services assistant director
Jaleesa Ivy, Advising and Career Services director

Student Club of the Year
The Sustainability Group

New Student Club of the Year
The Fashion Club

Student Club Officer of the Year
Bawi Nun Thawng (The Fashion Club)

Student Advisor of the Year
Jennifer McCord, Business and Paralegal Program assistant professor

Student Ambassador of the Year
Haley Middendorf

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