THE SHIRLEY CHISHOLM TRAILBLAZER AWARD:
Recognizes students who have made outstanding contributions to the TC community in the spirit of TC alumna Shirley Chisholm's outstanding legacy. Nominees will have worked hard to enrich the TC student experience as advocates, innovators, and change-makers. This award is given to students who exemplify the following quote from Shirley Chisholm: "I have never cared too much for what people say. What I am interested in is what they do."
EXEMPLARY IMPACT AWARD:
Presented to a group who has demonstrated excellence in effectively executing their mission and goals, efficiently engaging and empowering all members, and has successfully created a significant impact on campus life for the TC community. Nominees have gone above and beyond to connect and collaborate with other student groups & organizations, student leaders, and departments at Teachers College & Columbia University. Nominated groups could include student organizations, a coalition, a working group, a book club, etc.
OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY PROGRAM AWARD:
Given to a student-led program that demonstrated originality, innovation, and creativity. Programs that contributed to the development of intercultural competency and promote social responsibility through engagement in social justice, inclusion, and advocacy are encouraged. Nominated programs could have been held for the first time this year or could be an annual occurrence.
2020-2021 Ceremony
The Shirley Chisholm Trailblazer Award:
Exemplary Impact Award:
Outstanding Community Program Award:
Columbia Alumni Association - Campbell Award: Taylor Moyer
Named for the late Bill Campbell '62CC, ’64TC, the Campbell Award is presented to a graduating student at each School who exemplifies the spirit of Alma Mater through community leadership and service.
TC Student Leadership Grant Recipients: Mariana Casellato, MaKaila Knight-Allder, Jiyoon Lee, Emily Liu, Calley Nelson, Chloe O'Neill, Michelle (Chell) Parkins, Honey Walrond, Zhuqian (Karen) Zhou
2019-2020 Ceremony
Group Awards:
-Excellence in Collaboration: Rural Student Group
-Outstanding Commitment to Social Responsibility: Coalition of Latinx Scholars
-Most Exemplary Demonstration of Leadership: Global Citizens Club
Program Awards:
-Excellence in Innovation and Creativity: ASL Club & Queer TC - On Display Global
-Biggest Community Impact: Peace Education Network - Student Leaders for a Sustainable TC
-Outstanding New Program: Chinese Calligraphy Club & Student Advocates for the Arts - Where We're From
-Outstanding Annual Program: TESOL/AL Roundtable - Research & Pedagogy Forum
Individual Awards:
-Faculty Advisor of the Year: Dr. Julia Silvestri - ASL Club
-Division of Student Affairs Student Worker of the Year: Dylan Walker - Graduate Writing Center
-International Student Leader of the Year: Marian Francisco - ASL Club
-Unsung Hero: Silvia Alves Nishioka - Student Support and Counseling
-Emerging Leader: Zhuqian Zhou - Data Science and Education Association
-Distinguished Engagement: Jazz Digao - Society for International Education
TC Student Leadership Grant: Marion Bakhoya, Shavonna Hinton, Lily Hong, Cindy Ling, Bing Quek, Minhye Son
Columbia Alumni Association - Campbell Award: Charmagne Jones