2010 Purple and Gold Awards Recipients

The Student Association's Office of Student Group Affairs hosted the 2010 Student Group Purple and Gold Awards on Tuesday, April 20th.

These awards recognized and honored Student Association recognized student organizations and their undergraduate student leaders who have made significant contributions to enhance the quality of life at the University at Albany. Congratulations to the winners!

RECOGNIZED STUDENT ORGANIZATION CLUSTER AWARDS:

The Outstanding Service Group Award
Dedicating Resources to Educate and Motivate Organization (D.R.E.A.M. Org.)

The Outstanding Cultural Group Award
Pan Caribbean Association

The Outstanding Political Group Award
Justice and Peace for Palestine Alliance

The Outstanding Media Group Award
Albany Student Television

The Outstanding Entertainment Group Award
The Earth Tones

The Outstanding Athletics Group Award
UAlbany Mixed Martial Arts Club

The Outstanding Religious Group Award
Muslim Student Association

The Outstanding Pre-Professional & Academic Group Award
Toastmasters UAlbany

The Outstanding Social Group Award
The Guild

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS:

The Most Devoted to On-Campus Community Award
UA Pride Alliance

The Most Involved in Community At-Large Award
Albany Business Leaders Emerging (ABLE)

PROGRAMMING AWARDS:

The Educational Program of the Year Award
"Minority in the Majority: in HIV/AIDS" - Middle Earth

The Charitable Program of the Year Award
"Hip-Hop & Gospel Fusion" - Service is Key

The Entertainment Program of the Year Award
"Poetry Slam and Open Mic Showcase" - Phenomenal Voices

The Cultural Awareness Program of the Year Award
"Fuerza Night 2009" - Fuerza Latina

The Innovative Program of the Year Award
" The Tug-of-War Tour" - Muslim Student Association,
Hillel and Cornerstone Campus Ministry

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:

The Emerging Student Leader Award
Deneè Easy
Nicole Jean
Neema Moghadam
Joel Livingston

The Graduating Student Leader Award
Norman Graham
Andy Toppin
Bilal Rana
Estrella Carchichabla
LeAndra Cleveland
Kelly Sanmarco

The Outstanding Student Group Leader Award
J.B. Biunno

TOP TIER AWARDS:

The Rookie of the Year Award
Service is Key

The Student Group of the Year Award
Haitian Student Association