The Wings of Distinction Awards and Recognition Ceremony, held on April 13, 2026, honored Reinhardt students and organizations for their leadership and contributions to an engaged University community. The newly renamed annual awards event celebrated outstanding dedication to fostering scholarship, leadership, service, and a healthy campus experience.
Awards were presented by the Student Government Association (SGA), Student Activities Council, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Campus Ministries, Student Health Center, Public Safety, Prevention and Awareness, and Residence Life.
Highlights included incoming SGA President Albert “Tre” Goodgame (RU-2027) receiving awards in five categories, each recognizing his leadership and commitment to being a positive influence on the student experience.
The evening also recognized the service of the outgoing SGA Executive Board, Student Senate, and Judicial Council members. The ceremony concluded with a formal induction of the newly elected 2026–2027 SGA Executive Board.
2026-2027 Student Government Association Executive Board
President: Albert “Tre” Goodgame
Vice President of Administration: Hanna Peace
Vice President for Student Activities: Nevea Murphy
Chief of Staff: Kennedy Davis
Secretary: Skylar Arroyave
Treasurer: Amberlyn Broussard
Leadership Awards
Dennis Harris Jr. Leadership in Action Award: Albert “Tre” Goodgame
Marguerite Thigpen Cline Leadership in Action Award: Grace Probst
Student Activities Council Awards
Leadership Award: Albert “Tre” Goodgame
MVP: Nevea Murphy
Graduate Assistant Recognition: Megan Herbstritt
Student Organization Awards
Outstanding Student Organization of the Year (tie): The Granny Club and the Dungeons and Dragons Club
Outstanding Student Organization Advisor of the Year: Javen Wimberly (RU-2023 & 2024)
Dean’s Award: Zeta Tau Alpha sorority
President’s Award: Zeta Tau Alpha sorority
Fraternity Member of the Year: Felipi Ferreira (Kappa Sigma)
Sorority Members of the Year: Shallyn Olszowy (Zeta Tau Alpha) and Destiny Newson (Delta Phi Epsilon)
Graduate Assistant Recognition: Tiffany le Roux, Logan Ray, and Jaden Sonner
Campus Ministries Award
Leader of the Year: Matthew Bowman
Student Health Center Award
Certificate of Appreciation: Brookelyn Green, Nevea Murphy, and Chloe Sexton
Public Safety Award
Special Recognition: Benjamin Couey, Stephin Craig, Andrea Forcina, Albert “Tre” Goodgame, and Jaylen Scott
Office of Prevention and Awareness Awards
Excellence Award: Grace Leyva, Destiny Newson, and Jaquoia Pennamon
Leadership Award: Caleb Cottrell
Volunteer Leadership Award: Michelle Kinuthia
Intern Recipient Award: Kathryn Bedingfield
College Prevention Partnership Leadership Award: Destiny Newson
College Prevention Partnership Awards: Shayna Ahrens, Zy’Marion Boswell, Benjamin Couey, Miranda Figueroa, Samantha Garcia, Albert “Tre” Goodgame, Amelia Lux, Mishthi Mehta, Nevea Murphy, Bhakti Patel, Jaden Ward, and Fatima Zamudio
Housing and Residential Education Awards
Resident Assistant of the Year: Albert “Tre” Goodgame
Hilary Martin Resident Assistance Legacy Award: Matthew Bowman
Community Builder of the Year: Hanna Peace
Programmer of the Year: Kennedy Davis
Rookie of the Year: Gabriel Gutierrez Mendez
Eagle’s View MVP: Kayla Morris
Hubbard Blue and Gold MVP: Duane Cure
Apartment Building MVP: Marquia White
Gordy MVP: Kaylee Traverso
Housing Assistant MVP: Jaquoia Pennamon
Graduate Assistant Recognition: Esteban Sued, Sophia DiLorenzo, and Kiara Simpson
-By Suzy Alstrin
