The Center for Diversity and Inclusion is honored and excited to organize the Diversity Awards during the Excellence Awards Ceremony. These awards are designed to highlight and showcase key Loyola University Chicago students, alumni, faculty, and staff members who have contributed to the success of our diverse student population academically, spiritually, culturally and professionally. It also highlights outstanding individuals who have committed themselves to embrace diversity and social justice at Loyola.
Larkin Lee, Emerging Leader Award
Tatum LeClair, Father Arrupe Award
Jo Anne Walsh, Lifelong Commitment to Justice Award
V Viswanathan, Social Justice in Action Award
Dr. Savina Balasubramanian, Transformative Education Award
Adib Shethwala, Emerging Leader Award
Megan Japczyk, Father Arrupe Award
Asian Students in Action, Community and Solidarity Award
Stephanie Miller, Social Justice in Action Award
Dr. Minwoo Jung, Transformative Education Award
2022 Recipients
Jaia Goan, Emerging Leader Award
Han Na Lee, Father Arrupe Award
PRISM, Community and Solidarity Award
Howard Williams, Motivational Member Award
Taylor Hoffman, Lifelong Commitment to Social Justice Award
Deena Kishawi, Social Justice in Action Award
Dr. Devon Byrne, Transformative Education Award
2021 Recipients
Fatima Shariff,Emerging Leader Award
Gabby Tewodros,Social Justice in Action Award
Itzel Velazquez,Father Arrupe Award
Darren Pierre,Transformative Educator Award
Ashley Williams,Lifelong Commitment to Justice
2019 Recipients
Taylor Thomas,Emerging Leader Award
Tristen Hall,Father Arrupe Award
LUC Operation Smile,Community and Solidarity Award
Cindy Dang,Motivational Member Award
James C. Thomas, Lifelong Commitment to Social Justice Award
Roxann Reyes, Social Justice in Action Award
Dr. Andrew Donnelly, Transformative Education Award
Emily Nordquist, Set the World on Fire Award
2018 Recipients
Paula Camaya,Emerging Leader Award
Maddie Creutz,Father Arrupe Award
Higher Education Student Association,Community and Solidarity Award
Christopher Le, Motivational Member Award
Maria Cangco, Lifelong Commitment to Social Justice Award
Shanzeh Daudi and Rylee Venn, Social Justice in Action Award
Dr. George Villanueva,Transformative Education Award
Monica Ramirez,Set the World on Fire Award
The Center for Diversity and Inclusion is honored and excited to organize the Diversity Awards during the Excellence Awards Ceremony. These awards are designed to highlight and showcase key Loyola University Chicago students, alumni, faculty, and staff members who have contributed to the success of our diverse student population academically, spiritually, culturally and professionally. It also highlights outstanding individuals who have committed themselves to embrace diversity and social justice at Loyola.