1870 Awards
Excellence Awards Ceremony
Loyola University Chicago was founded in 1870. SInce that time it has developed into a vibrant, exciting, and world-renowned university. Just as the University grew and developed, so does every student who joins the Loyola community.The award recognizes a first-year undergraduate student who has exemplified the core values of the university while actively engaging in both challenging academic work, and co-curricular activities. The recipient of this award has also demonstrated an ability to build relationships with other students, staff and faculty mentors.
2021-22
Recipient
Kendall Moore
Finalists
Kathryn Cantrell
Swetha Chandrasekar
Nia Daniels
Madison DeLaRosa
Sophia Rankin
Mira Riley
Nana Sam-Brew
2020-21
Recipient
Alexandra Brist
Finalists
Danielle-Anne Buendicho
Anushka Nanda
Jacqueline Plascencia Perez
Diya Sharma
Mereya Riopedre
Jack Viglianco
2019-20
Recipient
Nabhan Rafiq
Finalists
Erica Altman
Ella Doyle
Gabriella Tewodros
2018-19
Winner:
Valeria Plascencia
Finalists:
Ethan Chiu
Wardah Mohammed
Erica Munkhgerel
Valeria Plascencia
2017-18
Winner:
Frances Rafferty
Finalists:
Maleah Ahuja
Raven Cole
Maddie Drescher
Francesca Marchese Gonzalez
2016-17
Winner
Chloe Bierut
Finalists
Jocelyn Dillard
Salena Ibrahim
Tyler Pavesich
Emily Robertson
Thomas Sallese
Zarya Solis
Elizabeth Stumpe
2015-16
Winner
Diego Leanos
Finalists
Edgar Hasbun
Alex Minton
2014-15
Winner
Addison Mauck
Finalists
Victoria Landa-Steinau
Natalie Pine
Dina Puthenpurakal
Adam Roberts
Katherine Ziobro
2013-14
Winner
Chelsea Hoy
Loyola University Chicago was founded in 1870. SInce that time it has developed into a vibrant, exciting, and world-renowned university. Just as the University grew and developed, so does every student who joins the Loyola community.The award recognizes a first-year undergraduate student who has exemplified the core values of the university while actively engaging in both challenging academic work, and co-curricular activities. The recipient of this award has also demonstrated an ability to build relationships with other students, staff and faculty mentors.