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.