Leadership Awards

We develop and identify individuals with a passion for positive change. Each year we celebrate a few members of our campus and communities whose impact and promise inspires others. Learn more about them here.

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Student leader receiving his award certificate from two people.

Recognizing Positive Impact

Each year, the University YMCA recognizes individuals who have positively impacted our organization, the University of Illinois, and/or the broader Champaign-Urbana community. Recipients are honored at our Annual Dinner and recognized on plaques found in our building.

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Awards and Recipients

Gerald Brighton Young Alumni Award

Tatiana Alonso, 2023-24 Recipient

About the Award

Distinguished Service Award

John Jordan (Community), Liz Soellner (Student), 2023-24 Recipients

About the Award

Edward Nestingen Award for University YMCA Alumni

Bob Lenz, 2023-24 Recipient

About the Award

J. Frederick Miller Award for Distinguished Volunteer Service

Valeri Nesbitt-Howard, 2023-24 Recipient

About the Award

Harold W. Colvin Award for Leadership by an Undergraduate

Kev Murphy, 2023-24 Recipient

About the Award

John W. Price for Volunteer Service to International Understanding

Kristina Serrano, 2023-24 Recipient

About the Award

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