SOAR Banquet
On Friday, April 17, 2015, the Council of Student Organizations in partnership with the Office of Student Involvement at Florida Atlantic University hosted the annual Student Organization Awards and Recognition (SOAR) Banquet to honor student organizations and student organization leaders for outstanding performances throughout the year.
Congratulations to the following SOAR 2015 Award Winners!
University-Wide Awards
- Student Organization Spirit Award: Student Alumni Association
- Student Org. Outstanding Fundraising Award: American Medical Student Association
- Student Org. Outstanding Service Award: Best Buddies @ FAU
- Member of the Year Award: Michael Arevalo, American Medical Student Association
- Executive of the Year: Crystal Mahannah, Resident Student Association
- Student Leader of the Year: Kaley Van Zile
- Student Organization Hall of Fame Award: Joshua Murphy, National Residence Hall Honorary
- Student Organization of the Year: Marine Robotics Club
Campus Based Awards
- Broward New Student Organization: Health Sciences and Related Studies
- Broward Advisor of the Year: Bobbie Priester, Davie Dance Club
- Broward President of the Year: Leah Seamonson, Designer’s Edge
- Broward Program of the Year: ASM @ FAU: Beyond Ebola
- Boca New Student Organization of the Year: Health Occupation Students of America
- Boca Advisor of the Year: Dr. Ira Gelb, Health Occupation Students of America
- Boca President of the Year: Camilla Castro, American Medical Student Association
- Boca Program of the Year: Student Alumni Association: BEAT BASH
- Jupiter New Student Organization of the Year: Mind & Melody
- Jupiter Advisor of the Year: Dr. William O'Brien, EnviroClub and Musically Inclined Club
- Jupiter President of the Year: McKenzie Merritt, FIMRC FAU Chapter
- Jupiter Program of the Year: Pre-Medical Society: Quantum House Charity Gala