Webster University Celebrates Outstanding Student Leaders
May 20, 2025
Webster University recently honored several of its student leaders at the annual Student and Student Organization Leadership Awards. The ceremony recognized individuals and organizations who have made exceptional contributions to student life, leadership, service and community engagement at Webster’s home campus in Webster Groves.
This year’s event celebrated a wide range of achievements—from first-year student impact to graduate student excellence and from community-building efforts to global citizenship.
“The students and advisors recognized this year exemplify Webster’s values of leadership, service and inclusion,” said Jennifer Stewart, director of student engagement. “They not only show up for their communities, but they lead with purpose, creativity and heart.”
2025 Leadership Award Winners
- OIE Staff
- Mary Baken
- Holly Hubenschmidt
- Anne Geraghty-Rathert
- Emma Terris
- Husna Fatima
- Pratima Khatri
- Doniyor Kadirov
- Tee Coffman
- Divyam Arora
- Muazuddin Mohammed
- Julia Meade
- Stacey Vilsaint
- Oriana Foster
- Aaron Kayser
- Hailey Ruiz-Nuve
- Aiden Clayburn
- Grant Williamson
- Danny Nusinovic
- Evelyn Weaver·
- Katie Droney-Northcott
- 15 medallions Awarded
- 6 awarded with International Distinction
- Outstanding Freshman: Will Kinsella
- Outstanding Sophomore: Maddy Griffin
- Outstanding Junior: Ashley Caravello
- Student Organization Advisor of the Year: Jennifer Stewart
- Outstanding New Student Organization: SinoLink
- Outstanding Contributions to Campus Social Life: Sangam
- Outstanding Contributions to Cultural Awareness: Delta Phi Epsilon
- Program of the Year: WebsterVOTES
- Student Organization of the Year: LAHSO – Latin American and Hispanic Student Organization
- Outstanding Leadership of a Student Organization: Ariana Lapentti
- Mark Govoni Emerging Leader Award: Pranistha Upadhyaya
- Jacqueline Grennan Wexler Award for Humanitarianism and Servant Leadership: Marianthe Meyer
- Outstanding Contributions to SGA: Eliana Madalena
- “I’m the First” Ted Hoef Award for Leadership and Service: Tori Meyers
- Campus Life Award: Brian Rubin
- Campus Voice Award: Matthew Langston
- Global Citizen Award: Inmaculada Cepeda De La Cruz
- Outstanding Graduate Student: Goutham Adulapuri
- Capstone Leadership Award: Abigail Banholzer
- George Herbert Walker III Award for Leadership: Milan Henline
These student leaders have not only contributed to the vibrancy of the Webster University community, but many have also helped shape policies, foster cross-cultural understanding and pave the way for future Gorloks through service and innovation.
Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees!
Students enjoy food and mingling in a festive atmosphere after the event’s conclusion.