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Summer ASI Office Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Friday: Virtual
Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Summer Cougar Pantry Hours
Wednesday: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Tukwut Leadership Awards Night

TLAN

Tukwut Leadership Awards Night (TLAN) recognizes individuals, as well as campus and student groups, for their outstanding leadership and commitment to making student life thrive at CSUSM. Associated Students, Inc. is a proud sponsor of an event that highlights the work of campus leaders who, through service to our community, engagement in campus growth, and empowerment of future generations, leave a legacy at CSUSM. Winners are selected by the Awards Committee, which is comprised of different representation of campus areas.

Check out the winners below from our 2024 celebration event! Join us at our 2025 event on Monday, April 21st at 5:00pm! 

Nominations

Nominations are now open and Close March 21st at 5:00pm Nominate Now

And while you are here, considering nominating individuals for the The Cathy Baur Student Philanthropy Award. This award recognizes a CSUSM student, or student group, who has been highly engaged in philanthropic activities and/or has demonstrated leadership by supporting or implementing a fundraising program. Winner will be presented at our TLAN event.

Award Categories & Previous Winners

Best New Student Organization 

Newly recognized by Student Leadership & Involvement Center in current academic year. If the organization previously existed at CSUSM, it could not be active for the past academic year.

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Most Outstanding Program/Event

An outstanding program/event which promoted cougar pride and enhanced campus life this year.

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  • 2024/2025

    Student Organization: CSUSM Men's Volleyball Club - Grass Volleyball Tournament Fundraiser
    Campus Organization: Latinx Center - Uniendo Cultura y Educación (UCyE)

  • 2023/2024

    Student Organization:  No Nominations Submitted 
    Campus Organization: Chingona Fest - Women & Gender Equity Center and Latinx Center

  • 2022/2023
    Student Organization:  American Chemical Society - Better than Magic Chemistry Show
    Campus Organization: No Nominations Submitted 
  • 2021/2022
    Student Organization:  GameFest - CSUSM Esports Club 
    Campus Organization: Brazilian Caraval - Latin@/x Center and Black Student Center 
  • 2020/2021
    Student Organization:  Gaming Expo - CSUSM Esports Club 
    Campus Organization: Food Distributions - ASI Cougar Pantry 
  • 2019/2020
    Student Organization: Comunication Society Meeting - Communication Society 
    Campus Organization: Step Show – Student Life & Leadership and Black Student Center
  • 2017/2018
    Dig for a Cause - CSUSM Women's Volleyball Club
  • 2016/2017
    Festival 78 - ASI Campus Activities Board and University Student Union
  • 2015/2016
     Inside Out Movie Event - HOPE & Wellness Center 
  • 2014/2015
    NAK Drag Show - Nu Alpha Kappa 
  • 2013/2014
    Tunnel of Oppression - University Student Union Activities Board (USUAB)
  • 2012/2013
    Tunnel of Oppression - University Student Union Activities Board (USUAB)

Campus Organization Member of the Year

Individual who has excelled in membership as part of a Campus Organization, which is sponsored by a CSUSM department.

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  • 2024/2025
    Sarah Neidle - ASI Cougar Pantry
    Isabel Martinez - Women & Gender Equity Center (WGEC)
  • 2023/2024

    USU Live! – Jessica Hernandez

  • 2022/2023
    Ilianna Ramirez - ASI Board of Directors
  • 2021/2022
    Annie Fenton - USU Live
  • 2020/2021
    Riley McLaughlin - ASI Cougar Pantry 
  • 2019/2020
    Michelle Tran – ASI Board of Directors 
  • 2018/2019
    Julianna Castro - ASI Campus Activities Board
  • 2017/2018
    Jacqueline Catechis - ASI Campus Activities Board
  • 2016/2017
    Caitlin Hernandez - University Student Union
  • 2015/2016
    Aeriell Woodhams - University Student Union
  • 2014/2015
    Katilin Sweeney - Cougar Chronicle
  • 2013/2014
    Dmitri Ranieri - University Student Union Activities Board (USUAB)
  • 2012/2013
    Sammi Carr - The Civility Campaign

Campus Organization of the Year

An organization sponsored by a CSUSM department that has shined this past year.

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Student Organization Member of the Year

Individual who has excelled in membership as part of a Student Organization, which is recognized by Student Leadership & Involvement Center. Student Organization Classifications: Academic, Cultural, Fraternities & Sororities, Honor Societies, Political, Religious, Service, Special Interest, and Sport Clubs.

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  • 2024/2025

    Audrey Street - CSUSM Women's Lacrosse
    Susy Rodriguez - Gamma Phi Beta

  • 2023/2024

    Austin Contreras - CSUSM Men's Lacrosse

  • 2022/2023
    Shyane Masters - Environmental Stewards Association
  • 2021/2022
    Madison Farfan - Management Society  
    Theron Papakalos - CSUSM Baseball Club
  • 2020/2021
    Joseph Jensen - CSUSM Speech & Debate Club
  • 2019/2020
    Jeremy Traub - Men's Lacrosse
  • 2018/2019
    Hanano Yamazaki - Circle K International
  • 2017/2018
    Anna Jensen - Women's Club Volleyball
  • 2016/2017
    Austin Grajek - Sigma Chi
  • 2015/2016
    Christine Cook - French Club
  • 2014/2015
    Craig Lavrenz - Model United Nations
  • 2013/2014
    Sydney Aldana - Alpha Omicron Pi
  • 2012/2013
    Elizabeth Royce - Alpha Xi Delta

Student Organization of the Year

An organization recognized by Student Leadership & Involvement Center that has shined this past year.

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Outstanding Social Justice Award

A student who inspires change, promotes solidarity, and empowers others to make a difference.

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Advisor of the Year

An individual who has excelled this year in serving as a volunteer advisor to a recognized student organization, who utilizes time outside of normal their role on campus to support the organization.

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Faculty of the Year

An individual who has excelled this year in serving and educating students in the classroom or in an educational setting.

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Outstanding Freshman Student Award 

Individual [less than 30 semester units completed through Spring] who stands out in how they represent CSUSM and Cougar Pride, both on and off campus.

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Outstanding Sophomore Student Award

Individual [30-59 semester units completed through Spring] who stands out in how they represent CSUSM and Cougar Pride, both on and off campus.

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Outstanding Junior Student Award

Individual [60-89 semester units complete through Spring] who stands out in how they represent CSUSM and Cougar Pride, both on and off campus.

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Outstanding Senior Student Award

Individual [90+ semester units complete through Spring] who stands out in how they represent CSUSM and Cougar Pride, both on and off campus.

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Cougar Wall of Fame

A graduating senior who has outshined peers during the entire scope of their CSUSM career including academics, co-curricular activities, involvement, and more. 

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