Love Purple Live Gold Awards

Karrie Cheng
Freshman
Mass Communication with a concentration in Political Communication
Hometown: Baton Rouge, La. 

The New Student Leader Award is presented to a student in their first year on campus who exhibits a commitment to LSU and the surrounding community through participating in leadership programs and taking on active roles in student organizations. 

 

Jyoti Aryal
PhD Candidate
Food Science and Technology
Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal 
The Unsung Hero Award is presented to one student who has made a significant difference in their respective organization without holding an executive position. 

Hannah Hauck
Junior
Forensic Psychology
LaPlace, La. 
The Undergraduate Student Leader of the Year Award is presented to a sophomore or junior who has demonstrated their commitment to LSU and our wider community through hard-work, leadership, and service. 

Md Tanvir Ahmed Sarkar
Graduate Student
Transportation (PhD)
Hometown: Cumilla, Bangladesh 
The Graduate Student Leader of the Year Award is presented to a student who has demonstrated their commitment to LSU by making positive changes on campus and serving as a role model and collaborator to other students. 

 

Kenedi Lynch
Senior
Biological Sciences
Hometown: Houston, Texas 
The Senior Legacy Award is presented to one senior who has used their time at LSU to get deeply involved on-campus and in the Baton Rouge community. 

Sergeant First Class Keith Rupe
Advisor of the LSU Pershing Rifles 
The Champion of Students Award is presented to an LSU faculty or staff member who has demonstrated outstanding service to a student organization. 

Medical Buddies by Alpha Epsilon Delta  
This award celebrates events and initiatives that cultivate a sense of belonging and connection among members by tapping into existing members, growing group membership, and developing leadership skills within the organization. 

This year’s Outstanding Member Engagement and Development program, Medical Buddies, paired members together to provide a unique opportunity to explore a career in medicine while forming friendships, building support systems, and learning more about social and professional opportunities in Baton Rouge. 

Project Excel by Collegiate 100 
This award is presented to an organization that actively engages with and positively impacts the Baton Rouge community or wider society through impactful projects, initiatives, and volunteer efforts. 
 
This year’s Outstanding Community Impact program, Project Excel, was created with the purpose of supporting and encouraging young African American men in the Baton Rouge community. Participants were provided with resources on health and wellness and economic empowerment while experiencing mentorship and education from members of the LSU community. 

International Fusion by the International Student Association and LSU Student Government 
This award honors successful collaborations between two or more student organizations that have made a meaningful contribution to the LSU community. 
 
This year’s Outstanding Collaboration Program, International Fusion, was a dynamic showcase of LSU’s multicultural community, featuring performances from over 20 student organizations representing 11 different countries. This event fostered a deep understanding and appreciation for cultural diversity with participants by providing a platform for students to share their heritage through artistic expression. 

MCAT Study Buddies and Resource Auction by Alpha Epsilon Delta 
This award is presented to an impactful program that demonstrates a commitment to fostering and cultivating academic excellence among its members through academic programming, providing academic resources, or demonstrating an impact on the academic performance of members. 
 
This Outstanding Scholarship Program, MCAT Study Buddies, offered tutoring to members of the organization and the broader LSU community, providing both academic support to students in need and service opportunities for those serving as tutors. Additionally, this organization has provided members with affordable or free study materials to make academic success more accessible. 

Festival of Nations by the International Student Association 
The Outstanding Campus Engagement Award honors an organization that has created an outstanding event or initiative focused on building positive interactions among different cultures and emphasizing the importance of diversity and multiculturalism. 
 
The Festival of Nations was one of the largest multicultural events hosted on campus this year, with nearly 1000 participants representing countries from all over the globe. This event fostered an inclusive and welcoming campus environment, celebrating diversity and enhancing cultural exchange through food, music, games, and social interactions. 

 

Bengals in the Wild at LSU 
The new organization selected for this award will have demonstrated their commitment to the organization’s mission along with excellence in leadership, student engagement, innovation, scholarship, service, or collaboration. 
 
Bengals in the Wild at LSU has cultivated a thriving community at LSU through providing accessible opportunities for fellow Tigers to experience the outdoors. From backpacking in Arkansas to rock climbing in Kentucky, this organization has provided a welcoming environment for any LSU student interested in experiencing first-hand what nature has to offer. 

Beta Zeta Chapter of Delta Sigma Pi 
The Most Improved Organization of the Year Award is presented to an outstanding student organization that has exhibited significant and measurable progress in revitalizing membership, improving focus on its mission and internal operations, creating/improving events, or establishing a plan for continued organizational growth. 
 
The Beta Zeta Chapter of Delta Sigma Pi overhauled their organization after identifying struggles with membership retention and financial wellbeing. Through curating a diverse array of interactive events and networking opportunities for members and alumni, this organization has bolstered their membership engagement and seen an influx of resources that have created even more opportunities for their members. 

International Student Association 
This award is presented to a student organization with a majority membership of graduate students. The organization selected for this award will have demonstrated their commitment to the organization’s mission along with excellence in leadership, student engagement, innovation, scholarship, service, or collaboration. 
 
The International Student Association has showcased leadership, scholarship, and collaboration in their efforts to improve the graduate student experience and provide opportunities for all graduate students to explore different cultures and celebrate diversity on campus. Through hosting successful initiatives throughout the year focused on promoting cultural understanding and strengthening connections among the student body, this organization has positively impacted the LSU community. 

Alpha Epsilon Delta 
This prestigious award recognizes an organization that has made a lasting positive impact on the LSU community, fostered leadership opportunities for its members, and consistently upheld its mission and values. 
 
Recording a record-breaking year of service, education, and collaboration, this organization has strived to provide opportunities for members to get involved with leadership and serving their campus community. From raising over $10,000 dollars for their local philanthropy to providing over 6,000 hours of service to the LSU and Baton Rouge community, members of this organization have certainly made a deep impact on campus.