Nominees

• Asma Abu-Khater: "Asma is diligent in proactively thinking through difficult challenges and bringing others together to try innovative new strategies for bringing others in to the Student Community Engagement Center. She has been incredibly reliable during our remote reality and has managed to bring our marketing to new heights despite the huge challenges of the pandemic."

• Benjamin Turner: "Ben has been so committed to the PSU Food Pantry for the past 1.5 years. He is a good communicator and has brought his social work practice to the pantry in terms of how it functions, how they serve students, trying to incorporate an equity lens into the work, and advocating for BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ students most affected by food insecurity at Portland State."

• Guinevere Lawrence: "She is incredibly communicative, perceptive, and curious. She's intuitive and great at working through problems. She has helped maintain a community within the board, even on the difficult online format."

• Juliana Bigelow: "Juliana has been instrumental in her position as the Student Media Marketing Manager, and her influence has not only transformed Student Media's marketing standards and practices, but also SALP's as well through being part of the SALP Marketing Committee. Beyond her ability to perform her duties with consistent quality, what truly distinguishes her is a clear dedication to fostering a compassionate and inclusive community."

• Nayeli Naranjo: "In the past year, Nayeli has worked in three different Student Operated Services--5th Avenue Cinema PSU Food Pantry, and Littman+White Galleries. Nayeli's work also speaks for itself. She brings a lot of creative ideas, a desire to improve things, and the energy and follow-through to make things happen."

• Serena Dressel: "Always calm, cool, and collected, Serena is a dream supervisor. She is professional as well as understanding and I am incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to work with her."