2023
The annual Aztec Achievement Awards recognize excellence in the numerous contributions students, faculty, staff, and community members make to San Diego State University.
Congratulations to the 2023 Aztec Achievement Award Winners
Daniel B. Nowak Outstanding Student Service Award
Wendy Verbyla
Daniel P. Goodrich Award
Ofek Suchard
Outstanding Graduate Student Service Award
Oliva Mota Segura
Shuford C. Swift Most Outstanding First-Year Student Award
Aliza Siddiqui
Dean Herbert Peiffer and Dean Margery Warmer Award
Caili Anderson & Brianna Pham
Harvey Goodfriend Award
Melyssa Gonzalez
Outstanding Alumni Award
Karina Wong
Outstanding Student Organization Award
Society for Human Resource Management
Dan R. Cornthwaite Luminary Award for Outstanding Advising Award
Dr. Zemed Berhe
Aztec Pride Award
Karla Lora-Acosta
Heart-Led Leader Award
Staff Awardee: Dr. Megan T. Ebor
Student Awardee: Elizabeth Bridges
Outstanding A.S. Council, Commission, Board or Committee Award
Campus Community Commission
Outstanding College Council Award
College of Engineering Student Council
A.S. Board Member of the Year Award
Gabriel Luansing
J. Luke Wood DEI Award
J. Luke Wood
Presidential Leadership Award
Dr. Aneisha Mitchell
Raul Leon
Gabriel Luansing
Savanna Schuermann
Austin Barber
The Dr. Stephen L. & Mrs. Susan K. Weber Lamp of Leadership Award
Nick Ables
Noor Albandar
Meena Alexander
Chike Amobi
Elizabeth Bridges
Jade Camp
Amber Darling
Margot Ermer
Kaelan Ganzon
Lindsay Gaudette
Alondra Hernandez
Tito Hernandez
Tyler Hollander
Simran Jain
Sophia Koch
Raul Leon
Rebecca Marconi
Sandrien Mekany
Camila Milanes
Shawki Moore
Charlie Sallee
Lauren Samidi
Sydney Simpson
Jordan Valdez
Tina Vo
Ari Weizman
Coby Wentzler
Robson Winter
Below is a listing of all available awards. Click on each link for the award description.
Daniel B. Nowak Outstanding Student Service Award
Shall be awarded each year to one (1) student who has completed at least one year and contributed outstanding effort, time and achievement toward furthering the interest of the student body and San Diego State.
Shall be awarded to a graduating senior (within the current academic year) who has served San Diego State and the student body in a varied manner (i.e., student government, clubs, community service, etc.) throughout their San Diego State career.
Outstanding Graduate Student Service Award
Shall be awarded to a post-secondary student who has contributed outstanding effort, time and achievement toward furthering the interest of the student body and San Diego State University beyond the scope of their graduate program.
Shuford C. Swift Most Outstanding First-Year Student
Shall be awarded to a first-year student at San Diego State University who has made significant contributions to the University and demonstrated a commitment to carrying out the mission, goals and values of Associated Students.
Dean Herbert Peiffer and Dean Margery Warmer Award
Shall be awarded to two students who have completed ninety (90) or more units and have exhibited outstanding leadership and motivation at San Diego State, particularly in the last year, and are most likely to bring outstanding honor to San Diego State University.
Shall be awarded to an outstanding University or Auxiliary staff member who has made outstanding contributions to the betterment and welfare of the Associated Students, Inc. The person must have been employed by the Associated Students or the University for a period of not less than two (2) years.
Shall be awarded to a member of the SDSU faculty who has made outstanding contributions to the Associated Students over a two-year period.
Shall be awarded to one (1) Alumnus who has made outstanding contributions to the University by virtue of their involvement in society.
Outstanding Student Organization
Shall be awarded to the student organization, which has demonstrated excellence in programming, community service, service to SDSU, student leadership training, field or interest, or has been recognized nationally/regionally by parent organization, if applicable.
Dan R. Cornthwaite Luminary Award for Outstanding Advising
Shall be awarded to one (1) student organization advisor who has contributed outstanding time, effort and guidance to help further the interests and goals of his/her respective Board, Committee, club/organization or College Council.
The Dr. Stephen L. & Mrs. Susan K. Weber Lamp of Leadership Award
Shall be awarded to graduating students who have served a minimum of 2 years (4 semesters) as A.S. Council members, all current graduating A.S. Council members and all former A.S. Executive Officers graduating from San Diego State University. The award shall consist of an appropriately inscribed medal to be worn during commencement ceremonies. Former A.S. Council members must fill out a nomination form and turn it in to the Government Affairs Office by the deadline set by the Awards Committee.
Dean Carole Robasciotti Outstanding Community Service-Learning Award
Shall be awarded to a faculty or staff member, student, community member or community organization who enhances student learning and civic responsibility through active scholarly and practical involvement in service learning for a minimum of at least one (1) year.
Shall be awarded to a student who has contributed to establishing pride and tradition on the SDSU campus through any number of forms including but not limited to academics, athletics, student organizations, community service, etc.
Shall be awarded to one student and one faculty/staff member per year, who embodies the tenets of heart-led leadership, including authenticity, empathy, vulnerability, humility and passion for whom they serve.
Board and College Council Awards
Outstanding A.S. Council, Commission, Board or Committee Award
Shall be awarded to the A.S. council, commission, board or committee whose members have not only exhibited outstanding achievements within their area but also possess leadership qualities that other comparable organizations could follow.
Outstanding College Council Award
Shall be awarded to the College Council whose members have not only exhibited outstanding achievements within their area but also possess leadership qualities that other councils could follow.
A.S. Commission Board or Committee Member of the Year Award
Shall be awarded to one Commission, Committee or Board member nominated by the board, which the nominee serves. The nominee must be a student and may not be the Chair of the board or an "A.S. Council representative" seat on the board.
If you have any questions, please email aztecachieveawards@sdsu.edu. Thank you!