Five graduates from the back, moving their cap tassels to the back

Meet the winners of the 2023 Senior Class Day Awards, chosen by our graduating seniors.

Capstone Leader of the Year Award
Presented to a student leader that has been a mentor to individuals and groups in order to develop sustained leadership and demonstrated an understanding of how to create change within an organization or community.
 
Tomi Eijima
 
Senior Class Day Award for the Promotion of the Status of Women
Presented annually to the classmate voted by the senior class to have contributed most significantly to the promotion of the status of women at Occidental College.
 
Ellie Maren McKinney

Senior Class Day Award for the Promotion of Multiculturalism
Presented to a member of the senior class who has made a substantial contribution to fostering cultural and ethnic interaction and therefore enhancing a sense of community on campus.
 
Kenya Sterns

Lucille Y. Gilman Memorial Award

Presented annually to an outstanding senior in recognition of service, leadership, and scholarship. Established in 1979 in memory of Mrs. Gilman, first wife of the 10th president of Occidental College.

Hanna Adler

Donald R. Loftsgordon Memorial Award for Outstanding Teaching

The Donald R. Loftsgordon Memorial Award for Outstanding Teaching is presented annually by the senior class to a faculty member elected by the senior class who has made a substantial impact on the personal and academic development of the senior class members.

Clair Morrissey

Inaugural Faculty Prize for Advising Excellence
Prof. Hossain was chosen for his inclusive advising practices, his approach to supporting students who are struggling or in crisis, and his commitment to providing guidance and mentorship to both advisees and other students interested in pursuing film or television careers.

Aleem Hossain


Student-Selected Involvement Awards

Student Worker Supervisor of the Year Award

This award recognizes an administrative, staff, or faculty member who has had a positive impact on students through their work as supervisors.

Sabrina Willison

Student Organization Advisor of the Year Award
This award recognizes faculty, staff, administrators, or alumni who serve as an organization advisor outside of their normal duties and provide outstanding support to the organization.
 
Robin Maxile

Student Organization Programmers of the Year Award

This award recognizes a club that has contributed positively to the campus community and embodied the highest standards of program planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Occidental Hillel

Student Organization of the Year Award

This award recognizes a student organization that has consistently made positive contributions to the campus and encouraged leadership throughout its membership. The group must have demonstrated fiscal stewardship and affected the community through intentional co-sponsorships and collaborations.

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