Students Shine at OSWALD Awards

Student achievements recognized at annual awards ceremony

Person clapping for 5 people standing on stage with award certificates. — _{Students were awarded academic, employee, department, and ASCC program awards.}

This year’s OSWALD Awards Ceremony was a Penguin star-studded event with over 100 students being recognized for their outstanding achievements. As guests arrived, they had the opportunity to pose in front of the camera with props for fun photo-ops and fill their plates with delectable refreshments.

Following heartfelt introductions from Dr. Edwards and ASCC President Gurraj Singh Dhami, award recipients from each category were individually called to the stage as an ASCC member shared glowing comments from each nomination—testimonies of the passion and dedication of Clark’s students.

Students were recognized in the following categories:

The Academic Awards are presented to students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their academic endeavors. These students have taken every opportunity to learn and go above and beyond to submit exceptional work. They are dedicated to their studies and display skills and abilities to make them lifelong learners.
The Student Employee Awards are given to students who have an outstanding attitude toward work and build cooperative and collaborative relationships with others.
The Outstanding Student in the Department Awards are given to students with outstanding course work who demonstrate intellectual pursuit and make extra efforts for the department.
The ASCC Program Awards recognize students who are involved with programs that provide students with out-of-class opportunities to enhance their learning experience, engaging them in educational, cultural, and social events.

The Penguin Award

two people standing close — _{President Dr. Karin Edwards, left, presented Jude Georgeades-Tambara with the Penguin Award.}

This year, there were seven nominees for the prestigious Penguin Award – an annual tradition, awarded to a student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and service to the Clark College community. This award is based on student performance in academics, leadership, community, and college service.

When Dr. Edwards announced her name as the winner, Jude Georgeades-Tambara was in shock, immediately turning to hug fellow nominee Malina Siharath. The room erupted in applause as families, friends, staff members, and fellow students celebrated Jude’s win.

“Over the past two years, I’ve watched Jude grow in confidence and leadership skills.” Darci Feider shared in Jude’s nomination. “Now as a third-year Student Ambassador, Jude continues to impress with her ability to connect authentically with both prospect and current student. Her infectious enthusiasm and positive attitude make her a joy to work with and a strong representative of our college.”