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The Leadership and Engagement Awards of Distinction (LEAD)
Honoring recipients of the President's Award for Leadership and The Virginia E. Thomas Scholarship.
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Nominations
Nominations are now open for undergrads, graduates, faculty, staff, Registered Student Organizations, and community organizations. Nominations will close on Monday, March 8. Please contact our team with any questions at getinvolved@wsu.edu.
The Awards
The LEAD ceremony honors recipients of the following:
The President's Award for Leadership
Since 1996, the President's award has been an honor bestowed annually to students and others representing the top leaders at WSU. Recipients of this prestigious award demonstrate exceptional leadership and service to the university and the community as well as to those who support leadership development in WSU students.
AWARD CRITERIA
AWARD CATEGORIES
Virginia E. Thomas Scholarship
The Scholarship honors a legacy of excellence, integrity, character, discovery, and service. Established by Virginia's colleagues, friends, and students, the scholarship is awarded concurrently with the WSU President’s Awards for Leadership.
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
2020 Ceremony
Enjoy a recording of the live 2020 LEAD Ceremony where all honorees and event staff were invited to participate via Zoom.
Past Recipients
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