Florida State University students, employees and organizations were recognized during the annual Leadership Awards Night Tuesday, April 11.
Two students and an employee of the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy were a part of the recognized cohort.
The awards, sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs, honor the diverse collection of individuals and groups across campus who engage in leadership learning.
The J.R. Harding Award, given to a student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities and exceptional persistence in achieving educational goals while overcoming personal obstacles, went to Gabriel Pfeuffer-Ferguson.
In addition, Pfeuffer-Ferguson received a Student Seminole Award, which is given to students who have made special contributions to the university in the areas of leadership and service.
Pfeuffer-Ferguson – a fourth year Interdisciplinary Social Sciences major with a specialization in Urban Studies and minors in Education, Innovation, Population Studies, and Sociology – also served as a Presidential Scholar, University Ambassador, President of the Academic Recruitment Organization, Chair of the Presidential Scholars Program, Treasurer of Power of WE, and Vice President of Public Relations for the Garnet and Gold Key Leadership Honorary.
The Dean’s Cup, given to students who have demonstrated a strong sense of commitment to the university’s Seminole Creed of truthfulness, respect, excellence, freedom of speech and inquiry, diversity, justice, citizenship and discovery, was awarded to Isabella Suarez.
Isabella Suarez, graduating with her bachelor’s degree in May, earned her degree in political science while also serving as Vice President of Membership for the Order of Omega, a Senator of the 74th Student Government Association, and as an Institute of Politics Undergraduate Fellow.
Faculty/Staff Seminole Awards, given to faculty and staff members who demonstrate an exemplary attitude toward students, are enthusiastic about working with students and extend themselves to help students: Stephanie Pau, Ph.D.
Dr. Pau, Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Research in COSSPP’s Department of Geography, earned her Ph.D. in Geography from the University of California, Los Angeles. Her research focuses on climate change impacts on tropical forest growth and phenology and human impact on tropical forests.
For more information, visit leadershipawards.fsu.edu.