The Eubie Awards is an annual event that highlights student leadership and celebrates contributions to campus life and The University of Baltimore and greater community. Students, student organizations, faculty, staff, and community partners are recognized for their investment in co-curricular programs and their commitment to improving the campus experience for all.
Nominations are to be submitted by a member of The University of Baltimore campus community (current student, staff or faculty member). All nominations are reviewed by the Traditions Committee. All student nominees must be currently enrolled at The University of Baltimore and otherwise meet the requirements of the awards.
Nominations open during the Fall semester and will be posted on Bee Involved here.
2024 Award Recipients
President's Award
Shira Segal
Katherine Underwood
Student Services Award
Ayanna Roberts
Christopher Kim
Shira Segal
Loren Nelson
Sigma Alpha Omicron Award
Alicia Ryan
Ayanna Roberts
Sabrina Pereira
Gabriel Aguirre Award
Haley Wittstadt
Beth Mizell Grit Award
Angela DeBerry
Rising Star Award
Sabrina Periera
Organization of the Year Award
Omicron Delta Kappa
On the Move Award
Nonprofit Management and Social Entrepreneurship Student Organization
Event or Initiative of the Year Award
Omicron Delta Kappa, Pack the Pantry Event
Lifetime Achievement Award
Anthony Butler
Advisor of the Year
Joshua Davis- History Club
UBalt Connects Mentor of the Year
Samantha Dean
Mental Health Ally
Divyadharshini Saseendranath (Student)
Dawnsha Mushonga (Faculty)
Rennae Anderson (Staff)
Bee Engaged Award
The National Society of Leadership and Success (Student Organization)
Rebekah Opher (Student)
Roger Hartley (Faculty or Staff)
Tammy's Angels (Community Partner)
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Awards Presented to Students
These awards are only for current undergraduate and graduate students, unless otherwise noted.
President's Award
Presented to a graduating senior and a graduating graduate student who demonstrates academic excellence (3.75 GPA or higher) and makes outstanding contributions in student activities and community outreach activities that bring credit to The University of Baltimore. Students can only win one of these awards: President’s or Student Services.
Student Services Award
Presented to two seniors and two graduate students, who are graduating and in good academic standing (at least 2.0), who have made outstanding contributions to student activities and/or community outreach activities that bring credit to The University of Baltimore. Students can only win one of these awards: President’s or Student Services
Sigma Alpha Omicron Award
Presented to three students, graduate and/or undergra duate and in good academic standing (at least 2.0), who are not graduating in the upcoming semester, who have made significant contributions to student life at The University o f Baltimore through student government or student activities.
Gabriel Aguirre Award
Presented to a non-Student Government Association student (undergraduate, graduate or law) who has made outstanding contributions to student life at The University of Baltimore. The award is given in honor of the late Gabriel Aguirre, a former UBalt student who provided outstanding service to the UBalt community.
Beth Mizell Grit Award
Presented to a UBalt student who has demonstrated hard work, resilience and passion in the pursuit of their education at The University of Baltimore. Recipients exhibit a commitment to excellence exemplified by achievements accomplished through character, grit and perseverance over adversity and should be in good academic standing (GPA 2.0 or better).
Student Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Award
Presented to a student in good academic and disciplinary standing (at least 2.5 for Undergraduate Students and 3.0 for Graduate Students) who have demonstrated a sincere commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by meeting one or more of the following criteria:
- Demonstrates behaviors reflective of diversity, equity, and inclusion ( e.g., involvement and contribution to committees or organizations both internal and external );
- Identifies opportunities to address systematic barriers and provides solutions to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion ( e.g., contribution to policies or procedures to ensure equity and inclusiveness) ; and
- Develops/initiates programming or activities that foster an inclusive campus environment ( e.g. educational or cultural programming that promote knowledge related to diversity, equity, and inclusion ).
Rising Star Award
Presented to a freshman or sophomore student who has demonstrated a potential for leadership through great drive and commitment to student engagement at The University of Baltimore.
Mental Health Ally Award
This award, offered in partnership with the Office of Student Support, recognizes a student who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to mental health advocacy for The University of Baltimore and/or the greater Baltimore city community. Allyship may take many forms that help others feel comfortable discussing mental health, sharing stories, and seeking treatment.
Bee Engaged Award
The Bee Engaged award recognizes a student for their commitment to service‐learning and community and civic engagement through volunteer efforts, class projects, or contribution to the community through service.
Student Employee of the Year Award
The Student Employee of the Year Award recognizes exceptional undergraduate and graduate student employees. The nominees all will have worked for a campus employer for at least six months over the past year. Nominees are selected based on the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Core Competencies of communication, critical thinking, equity and inclusion, leadership, professionalism, teamwork and technology.
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Awards Presented to Student Organizations
Please note that all award nominees must be non-law student organizations that are recognized as registered and active through the Center for Student Engagement and Inclusion.
Organization of the Year Award
This award recognizes a student organization and has existed for more than one academic year. The award recognizes a student organization that has impacted the UBalt community through membership development, leadership, programming and service. In addition, the organization has made a consistent contribution to campus life.
On the Move Award
This award is given to a student organization that has been in existence for less than three years and has made significant contributions toward improving campus life, student engagement and inclusion at UBalt.
Event or Initiative of the Year Award
This award is presented to a student organization for a specific event or initiative that has bettered campus life at UBalt. Students may be advised by professional staff but planning and implementation must be executed primarily by students. The event or initiative should demonstrate excellence in programming, achieve its outcomes and should exemplify outstanding creativity or introduce new approaches.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Award
Presented to a student organization that has demonstrated a sincere commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by meeting one or more of the following criteria:
- Demonstrates behaviors reflective of diversity, equity, and inclusion ( e.g., involvement and contribution to committees or organizations both internal and external );
- Identifies opportunities to address systematic barriers and provides solutions to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion ( e.g., contribution to policies or procedures to ensure equity and inclusiveness) ; and
- Develops/initiates programming or activities that foster an inclusive campus environment ( e.g. educational or cultural programming that promote knowledge related to diversity, equity, and inclusion ).
Bee Engaged Award
The Bee Engaged award recognizes a student organization for their commitment to service‐learning and community engagement.
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Awards Presented to Staff, Faculty, or Community Partners
Faculty, Staff and Community Partners are not eligible to win the same award within 10 years.
Lifetime Achievement Award
This award recognizes a faculty or staff member who has been employed at UBalt for at least five years and demonstrates outstanding service distinctly above and beyond the call of duty to students and the UBalt community.
UBalt Connects Mentor of the Year Award
This award recognizes a UBalt Connects Mentor for their integral role in growing a culture of mentorship at UBalt through the time and dedication they have put in to creating a successful mentee/mentor relationship. This faculty or staff member has demonstrated a commitment to developing an engaged and connected campus with UBalt Connects. Through their valuable service, they have exceeded expectations of the program and ultimately served the greater UBalt community.
Advisor of the Year Award
This award is given to a student organization advisor who has made a significant and positive impact on a UBalt student organization. Any student organization advisor who has served for at least one year is eligible for this award.
Mental Health Ally Award
This award, offered in partnership with the Office of Student Support, recognizes a faculty or staff member who demonstrated an outstanding commitment to mental health advocacy for The University of Baltimore and/or the greater Baltimore city community. Allyship may take many forms that help others feel comfortable discussing mental health, sharing stories, and seeking treatment.
Bee Engaged Award
The Bee Engaged award recognizes one staff member, one faculty member, and one community partner for their commitment to service‐learning and community and civic engagement through volunteer efforts, class projects, or contribution to the community through service.