Student Awards

MAG+S AWARDS

Magis is a Latin word that means "more" or "better." It is related to Ad majorem Dei gloriam, a Latin phrase meaning "for the greater glory of God."

Magis refers to the philosophy of doing more, for Christ, and therefore doing more for others. This year marks the 33rd Anniversary of our Student Affairs Awards, the Magis Awards. The Magis Awards presented on this website recognize, embrace, and give thanks to our Gonzaga University students and staff who have lived the magis, done more for others and our Gonzaga community. These university awards are presented to graduating seniors: Jerome Nadal, S.J. Returning Adult Award, The Philomathea and Carl Lindberg Loyalty Awards, the Sue Weitz Spirit of Gonzaga Award, the St. Aloysius Award for Faith & Service, the Gonzaga Award for Solidarity in Action, and the University Ignatian Award.

2025 Magis Awards

  • Jerome Nadal, S.J. Returning Adult Award --Holden J. Rupp
  • Sue Weitz Spirit of Gonzaga Award –Akon Yel Edwang
  • Award for Solidarity in Action –Odalys Sanchez Cedillo
  • St. Aloysius Award for Faith and Service –Benjamin Walters
  • Philomathea Loyalty Award –Madison Ediger
  • Carl Lindberg Loyalty Award–Cassiopeia Motschenbacher
  • University Ignatian Award –Mikaela Dominique Chua Daza

In addition to the Magis Awards, individual departments within Student Affairs recognize the outstanding work of students. Take a minute to learn more about our amazing students.

Gonzaga University Student Achievement Awards | 2025

Center for Community Engagement Award Winners:

  • Sr. Virginia Claire-Carvey, Volunteer of the Year - Erin Kelly
  • Fr. Leo Robinson, Volunteer of the Year - Calvin Fisk

Diversity, Inclusion, Community, and Equity Award Winners | 2024:

  • LGBTQ+ Graduating Student Award – Elio Dacanay (he/him)
  • UMEC Award for Unity, Excellence and Leadership -- Zenaye Brown

Student Organization and Club Award Winners:

  • Program of the Year -
  • Outstanding Student Organization of the Year -
  • Club Student Leadership Award -
  • Outstanding Student Organization Officer -
  • Outstanding Club Advisor -
  • Outstanding Club Sport -
  • Club Service and Philanthropy -
  • Club Diversity and Inclusion Award -

Name (Last,First,Middle Initial)

Elango,Fese, N

Cuaresma, Michelle, G

Kreiser, Bryce, J

Schlesinger, Mikaela, K

Wilson, Haley, M

Thurmann, Paulina A

Buck, Clara, A

Sipila, Taylor, R

Haworth, Alyssa, C.

McCarthy, Teresa, L.

Picciotti, Isabelle, D

Av, Eric, R

Corppetts, August, L

Morales, Gabriela I.

Lewis, Leila, I

Briseno, Andrew, J

Pedro Trujillo, Dalia S

Crow, Kayla, M