Student Civic Leadership Award

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As a Washington Campus Coalition for the Public Good member institution, UW Bothell has the opportunity each year to recognize two outstanding student leaders with Student Civic Leadership Awards. The awards recognize students who are addressing critical issues on their campuses and in their communities through civic engagement and social entrepreneurship.

Eligibility

UW Bothell graduate and undergraduate students doing civic engagement work or social entrepreneurship are eligible for nomination.

Nomination procedure

Faculty, staff, students, and community partners are eligible to submit nominations for consideration by the UW Bothell chancellor. Students are welcome to self-nominate. To be considered for the 2027 award, complete the nomination form by Wednesday, December 9, 2026.

Criteria for selection

  • Demonstrates qualities of an effective civic leader.
  • Demonstrates impactful actions to address community and/or campus needs.
  • Demonstrates connection between civic engagement work and their academic and career aspirations.

Selection and recognition

Award recipients will receive the following:

  • A letter and certificate acknowledging their leadership and receipt of the award;
  • Invitation to the awards ceremony held in Seattle on April 16, 2027, including networking opportunities with other students; and
  • Automatic consideration for the Governor’s Student Civic Leadership Award, which includes a financial award for each winner and runner up.

Past recipients

2026: Aamena Ellithy and Alondra Guzman
2025: Pratik Jadhav and Niveah Martinez
2024: Celia Hernandez-Dominguez and Aditi Nambiar
2023: Jose Cuevas-Lopez and Itzetl Vixtha Teoba
2022: Ngoc-Vy Mai and Isabeau Rosen
2020: Paris Bruner and Ada de la Cruz
2019: Ariana Navarro and Charity Akhidenor
2018: Salvador Salazar-Cano and Ayva Thomas