Each year, 91ÁÔÆæ honors graduating seniors whose leadership and service have strengthened communities and advanced the pursuit of justice. The following awards recognize students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to community engagement, organizing, and public service, creating meaningful and lasting impact both on campus and beyond.
As we approach the end of the academic year, UEP and UEPI invite you to participate in the student awards nomination process.
recognizes graduating seniors at 91ÁÔÆæ, from any majors, who through action and leadership have contributed to advancing community-driven programs and policies to build healthy, thriving communities and promote social, economic, and environmental justice.
honors a graduating senior at 91ÁÔÆæ, from any majors, who has created a lasting impact through community organizing and public service in pursuit of justice. This award honors Peter Dreier, the founding chair of the Urban & Environmental Policy Department, for his transformative contributions to generations of students, 91ÁÔÆæ, and social movements. It celebrates the unwavering commitment and leadership required to bend the long arc of history toward justice.
* The nominations for 2027 will open in February 2027 *
Congratulations to the award recipients who demonstrated their strong commitment to public affairs and worked tirelessly at social justice issues.
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2026
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Peter Dreier Community Organizing and Public Service Award recipients:
- Chris Cassel - UEP major, Politics minor
- Ellie Chang - UEP major, Religious Studies minor (not pictured)
Community Action Award recipients:
- Graham Luethe - UEP major
- Raymond Arias - Economics, Politics minor
- Carys Liebgold - UEP major, German and Politics minors
- Owen Lee - American Studies major, UEP minor
- Luci Johnston - Biology major, UEP minor
2025
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Community Action Award recipients:
Francesca Romero, DWA, LLAS and Politics minors
Frankie Vega, Sociology
Karina Smith, CTSJ, UEP minor
Yenni Gonzalez Salinas, History, LLAS minor
Peter Dreier Community Organizing and Public Service Award recipient:
Emma Galbraith, UEP
2024
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Student Community Action Award Recipients:
Sarah Carbonel, Biology, Philosophy minor
Siana Park-Pearson, MAC, Food Studies minor
Nicholas Solimene, Politics, UEP minor
Sunari Weaver-Anderson, Politics, UEP & CTSJ minors
Isac Benyam-Desbel, Black Studies, Education minor
Katie Callahan, UEP
2023
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Student Community Action Award Recipients:
Isa Merel, UEP, Spanish Studies minor
Nathan Tam, UEP
Dilan Askew, CSLC, UEP minor
Isabelle Russell, UEP and Spanish Studies
2022
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Student Community Action Award Recipients:
Miya Woo, UEP
Ina Morton, UEP, Politics & AHIS minors
Mia Villegas, English, Spanish minor
Justin Martinez, Politics
Julia Hansen, UEP, Music minor
Lauren Uy, American Studies
2021
Student Community Action Award (Recipient Bios)
Enjoy this of these amazing individuals!
2020
Student Community Action Award (Recipient bios)
Enjoy this of these amazing individuals!