2019 Lee Johnston Leadership Award winners Rylie MacDonald and Julia Linares with Lee Johnston’s father, Lance Johnston (center) and members of ENRAS.
Students and those having an impact on the student experience were recognized at the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Celebration of Students Live! event on April 4, 2019 at the Ohio Union Archie M. Griffin Ballroom.
Congratulations to our students and those honored for their dedication in supporting our students and academic mission.
School of Environment and Natural Resources students were recognized with the following awards:
Maria Fredericks, Environmental Policy and Decision Making
Matthew Griffin, Environment, Economy, Development and Sustainability
Julia Linares, Environmental Policy and Decision Making
Marie McConnell, Environmental Policy and Decision Making
Andrew Oppliger, Forestry, Fisheries, and Wildlife
Students graduating in 2019 whose accomplishments and activities exemplify excellence in academic, research and innovation, service and involvement and influence and leadership. Recipients are nominated by their academic unit. Sponsored by CFAES Academic Programs.
Newcomb Scholars
Roman Gioglio, Environment, Economy, Development and Sustainability
Cara Walterbusch, Natural Resource Management
Valerie Gaulke, Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife
Elena Musser, Environment, Economy, Development and Sustainability
Newcomb Scholars are those with the highest cumulative GPA at the end of autumn semester 2018. Five students in each rank two, three and four on the Columbus and regional campuses and five second second-year students at ATI are recognized. This award is named for Dr. L.H. Newcomb, retired CFAES Senior Associate Dean. Sponsored by CFAES Academic Programs.
Lee Johnston Leadership Award
Julia Linares, Environmental Policy and Decision Making
Rylie MacDonald, Natural Resource Management
This award recognizes student leaders in the School of Environment and Natural Resources. The award is named in memory of Lee Johnston, a 1991 graduate of the School of Natural Resources, who was active in College Council and many activities in the school. Sponsored by the Lee Johnston family and administered through the SENR Alumni Society (ENRAS).
CFAES Internship Award
Maggie Borders, Environmental Science
This award recognizes students who have excelled at internships within their respective fields. One award is available to each Department and the School of Environment and Natural Resources. Sponsored by CFAES Student Council.
Service to Students
Meritorious Service to Students Award
Laura Fay, Director of Grants at MS consultants, Inc. and Friends of the Lower Olentangy (FLOW) Board Member
This award recognizes individuals outside the university who contribute signficant time and energy in support of our students and our academic departments. Sponsored by CFAES Student Council.