Congratulations to the Student Senate Excellence Awardees!

CU Anschutz honored the outstanding achievements of its student leaders and organizations at the annual Student Senate Excellence Awards on April 16. Hosted by the Office of Student Affairs and Student Senate, the event recognized individuals and groups who made meaningful contributions to campus life during the 2025–2026 academic year.

The celebration highlighted the impact of student leadership across CU Anschutz, from community service and advocacy to innovation and collaboration.

“The Student Senate Excellence Awards are always a great evening to celebrate our students,” said Carl Johnson, assistant vice chancellor of student affairs and campus dean of students. “The Student Senate works hard to host an evening of celebration for their peers. It is a great way to end the year hearing the many and varied accomplishments of the many talented student leaders on campus. We are what we celebrate and I always leave proud of our innovative students.”

Award Recipients

• Student Organization of the Year: National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)
• Student Organization Advisor of the Year: Michael Wolcott, PharmD, PhD, BCIDP, CU Anschutz Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Student Leader of the Year: Lauren Morris, Medical Student Council
• Outstanding Community Service: Elizabeth Ung and Annalise Sturno, Women in STEM

Spirit of CU Anschutz Honorees

The Spirit of CU Anschutz recognition honors one student from each school or program who exemplifies the values and community spirit of the campus:

• Colorado School of Public Health: Sophia Hubartt-Gundelach
• CU Anschutz College of Nursing: Patryk Wlodarczyk
• CU Anschutz Graduate School: Lauren Verhulst
• CU Anschutz School of Dental Medicine: Marissa Vigil
• CU Anschutz School of Medicine: Natasha Barton
• CU Anschutz Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences: Jimmy Tangchittsumran
• Anesthesiology Assistant Program: Jennifer Ambrosio
• CHA/PA Program: Christopher Huffman
• Physical Therapy Program: Gabe Lefkowitz
• Office of Research Education: Abbigayl Burtis

Congratulations to all awardees, and thank you to the many student leaders whose efforts made this academic year a success.

Check out photos from the event!