The University of Alabama SGA Hosts Annual Awards Banquet

Photo of all reward recipients from the 2025 SGA Recognition Soiree

Tuscaloosa, Ala. — The University of Alabama Student Government Association (SGA) celebrated the achievements of outstanding student leaders, university faculty and staff, and community partners at the annual SGA Awards Banquet. This event was held on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the Tuscaloosa River Market.

The following individuals and organizations were honored:

Most Outstanding Cabinet Members:

  • Executive Secretary — Isabella McGuiness
  • Belonging and Wellness — Grant Alderman
  • Financial Affairs — Olivia Masteller
  • External Affairs — Sarah Clevenger
  • Lobby Board — Henry Glover
  • Student Affairs — Camden Preskitt
  • Academic Affairs — Alexander East
  • Executive Vice President — Finley Richardson
  • The Jay Smyth Most Outstanding First Year Councilor — Micah Adams
  • The Kathleen Cramer Outstanding Executive Cabinet Award – Halle Harman

Judge Robert S. Vance-Mark Foster Award — Briana Ratay

Sue Bell Cobb Award — Madison Hasnani

Libby Anderson Cater Award — Freddie Nelson

Foundation Awards:

  • John Gilmer
  • Mary Jane Moore
  • Harris Morrisette
  • Byron Mincey
  • Chad Tindol

Susan Herndon McGuire Award — Dr. Jackson Harris

Cleo Thomas Jr. Award — Aubrei Grisaffe

Gene Stallings Award — Daniel Heck

Robert E. Witt and Dr. David F. Mathews Award — Alex Cheng

Stephanie Shamblin Award — Amy Nichols

Rick Funk Award — UA Transportation Services

Carl Elliott Award — Bennett Ogle

Jane Geiger Award — Cameron Mitchell

Jarrod Nackley Award — Rylen Dempsey

Jack Warner Award – The Shelby Institute

Will Demeranville Award — Morgan Patrick

Advisors Choice Award:

  • Karim Panjawani
  • Cassidy Matwiyoff
  • Nick Smith
  • Daniel Tsark
  • Student Life Business Services

Past President’s Award – Teegan Mathey

As the banquet concluded, attendees reflected on the dedication and hard work that have shaped the student experience at The University of Alabama. The awards banquet not only celebrated past successes but also inspired a renewed commitment to leadership, service, and advocacy within the campus community.