In connection to UNT's 125th anniversary celebrated in 2015-2016, the Center for Leadership and Service and Student Activities created the Golden Eagle Award. The Golden Eagle Award is the most prestigious award that UNT bestows on a student leader. Any student who has been a leader in campus life, student organizations, athletics, research, activism, mentorship, etc. and has had a positive and meaningful impact on the UNT community is encouraged to apply for the 8th class of the Golden Eagle. The recipients are those who show a tremendous commitment to co-curricular activities and enhancing campus life at UNT by engaging in considerable service and displaying great leadership, all while achieving excellence in the classroom.
Template Record of Activities
- 2016 Golden Eagle Recipients
- Kevin Jenkins
- Darla Ray
- Natalie Parde
- Ah Ra Cho
- Nydia Sanchez
- Ashley Nudge
- Gabriella Ibarra
- Muhammad Khan
- Wisteria Wells
- Keara Soller
- Jenna Dibble
- Haley Barnes
- Audryanna Reed
- 2017 Golden Eagle Recipients
- Aditya Ayyagari
- Kristen DeWilde
- Marissa Weddle
- Zehra Hussain
- Michelle Fulbright
- Cecily Yoakam
- Dillon Downey
- Iesha Daboya
- Alison Hardy
- Devin Foster
- Asiah Claiborne
- Natalie Boyd
- 2018 Golden Eagle Recipients
- Tsz Lun (Alan) Chu
- Krissi Riewe
- Theresa Abah
- Barrett Cole
- Daniel Smith
- Eryn Butler
- Maranda Johnson
- Morgan Kelley
- Roni Fraser
- 2019 Golden Eagle Recipients
- Giselle Greenidge
- Nathan Kearns
- Niusha Jones
- Samuel Van Vleet
- Muhammad Kara
- Christian Cole
- Stephon Bradberry
- Dominique Thomas
- Logan Josephine Bruffett
- Mercedes Mercado
- Peyton Paige Sennet
- Charlotte Loewes
- Joshua Harper
- Neha John
- 2020 Golden Eagle Recipients
- Lauren Koszyk
- Xavier Parnell
- Kristen Sosa
- Tatum Specht
- Ha Tran
- Angela Whistler
- 2021 Golden Eagle Recipients
- Sahar Behpour
- Alexa DeCarlo
- Jose Garcia
- Ivalis Guajardo
- Tiffany Miller
- Sam Weber
- Asia Youngs-Bailey
- Amanda Zimmerman
- 2022 Golden Eagle Recipients
- Emmett Leddin
- Roy Jimenez
- Mikayla Lambert
- Maria Lawson
- Victoria Nguyen
- Ozioma Ozigbo
- Faustina Richardson
- Mia Rogers
Symbolism for the Award
For centuries, golden eagles have been revered in many cultures around the world. They have a flying ability that surpasses all other eagles, symbolizing the highest-regarded leadership ability among student-leaders. They fly with purpose and soar higher and faster than other animal species, symbolizing their drive and far-reaching influence and impact. While many eagles are known for their strong voices, golden eagles have a tendency to be soft-spoken, symbolizing the ability to lead by actions more than words. Finally, the golden eagle has a long life-span, symbolizing the ability to leave a lasting legacy.