Thursday, May 7, 2026

Students and student organizations of the College of Engineering were honored at the annual Student Leadership Awards in April. More than 200 members of the engineering community came to recognize the achievements.

Organizers received more than 200 nominations - a record - across 12 awards. 

INDIVIDUAL IN A STUDENT ORGANIZATION

Emerging Leader Award: Brock DeLanoit, Society of Automotive Engineers Baja Team

Unsung Hero Award: Hafia Mohamed Nour, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

Outstanding Student Organization Advisor: Nicole Kallemeyn, Biomedical Engineering Student Society (BMESS)

Outstanding Student Organization Leader Award: Brayden Nagra, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

ENGINEERING STUDENT ORGANIZATION

Student Program for Outreach and Impact: Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

Most Improved Student Organization: Hawkeye Formula Racing

Outstanding Student Organization: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

GENERAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS

Outstanding Student Researcher: Emily Formella

Outstanding Teaching Assistant or Tutor: Diego Robles-Mansilla

Outstanding College of Engineering Student Employee: Gracie Rodriguez

Outstanding Mentor: Lizzie Kilburg

Engineer and Something More Award: Kate Meyer