AAU Awards Ceremony 2022
Dazzling! Stunning! And wonderful! The AAU Awards this year can be described no other way. On May 6, 2022, we celebrated a fantastic year at AAU, gave thanks to our nominees and award winners for all they did throughout the year, and announced the new Student Council members! In case you missed the event, you can find the list of winners and nominees for all students, staff, and faculty below:
The Best Course of 2021/22 Award
This award is given to the TEACHER whose course has made scholarship at Anglo-American extremely rewarding, interesting, and valuable. The course’s exemplary program has outstanding merit and creates great interest in the student body.
Winner: Anthony Marais – Composition II
Fellow Nominees:
- Zuzana Fellegi – Human Rights
- George Hays II – War Studies
- Angel Hoekstra – Introduction to Sociology
- Jacob Maze – Introduction to Politics
- Pamir H. Sahill – Terrorism in Global Politics
- Zuzana Vesela – China in Global Politics
- Robert Warren – Political Geography
Best Hybrid Adapted Course
This award is given to the TEACHER whose course was transformed to a hybrid platform exceptionally well.
Winner: Zuzana Vesela – Introduction to Politics
Fellow Nominees:
- Antony Marais – Composition II
- Pamir H. Sahill – Terrorism in Global Politics
Outstanding Scholar Award (faculty only)
This award, which is only voted upon by the faculty, is given to the STUDENT who has displayed outstanding academic scholarship and commitment while simultaneously achieving and maintaining an excellent grade point average. This individual has demonstrated the ability to go above and beyond their course expectations by engaging, participating, and demonstrating exceptional performance in their academic environment.
Winner: Lara Kellnerova
Fellow Nominees:
- Nawal Badurova
- John Clardy
- Denisa Forner
- Alexandra Gamper
- Diana Izamylova
- Lenka Klementova
- Mathilde Kjeldbjerg
- Mykyta Liashchevskyy
- Assel Makhanbetova
- Ines Plunger
- Hannah Schermer
- Emily Youngerman
Staff Member of the Year (staff only)
This award is given to the STAFF MEMBER who has performed extraordinarily in their position in order to make AAU a better place for students, faculty, and staff.
Winner: Clea Boban
Fellow Nominees:
- Katerina Vanova
- Lucie Kacovska
Teacher of the Year Award, School of Business Administration
This award is given to the TEACHER from the SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION whose dedication to teaching and outstanding performance has increased the knowledge of students, motivated students to excel in their studies, and inspired students to greater commitment to their own personal development.
Winner: Joel Imhoof
Fellow Nominees:
- David Muir
- Greg Pezda
- Jan Vašenda
Student of the Year Award, School of Business Administration
This award is given to a STUDENT from the School of Business Administration who has displayed great knowledge and skill in their field, is extremely competent, and is most likely to make a difference in the future.
Winner: Beksultan Kalbekov
Fellow Nominees:
- Ani Avetisian
- Yevheniia Brukvenko
- Denisa Forner
- Ethan Germer
- Jean Kallenburg
- Jakub Kanovics
- Elena Yordanova
Teacher of the Year Award, School of International Relations & Diplomacy
This award is given to the TEACHER from the SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & DIPLOMACY whose dedication to teaching and outstanding performance has increased the knowledge of students, motivated students to excel in their studies, and inspired students to greater commitment to their own personal development.
Winner: Robert Warren
Fellow Nominees:
- Daniela Chalaniova
- Zuzana Fellegi
- George Hays II
- Jacob Maze
- Pamir H. Sahill
- Zuzana Vesela
Student of the Year Award, School of International Relations & Diplomacy
This award is given to a STUDENT from the School of International Relations & Diplomacy who has displayed great knowledge and skill in their field, is extremely competent, and is most likely to make a difference in the future.
Winner: Daria Zhukauskaite
Fellow Nominees:
- Maria Ferariu
- Irakli Jojua
- Carson Montgomery
- Hayley Thomas
Teacher of the Year Award, School of Journalism, Media & Visual Arts
This award is given to the TEACHER from the SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM whose dedication to teaching and outstanding performance has increased the knowledge of students, motivated students to excel in their studies, and inspired students to greater commitment to their own personal development.
Winner: Robert Warren
Fellow Nominees:
- Martina Freitagová
- Iva Skochová
- Björn Steinz
- Theodore Turnau
- Richard Willenbrink
Student of the Year Award, School of Journalism, Media & Visual Arts
This award is given to a STUDENT from the School of Journalism who has displayed great knowledge and skill in their field, is extremely competent, and is most likely to make a difference in the future.
Winners:
- Abigail Calandra
- Ines Plunger
Fellow Nominees:
- Madisen Fawver
- Tyler Roderick
- Adela Slosarova
- Dominika Szapuova
- Emily Youngerman
Teacher of the Year Award, School of Law
This award is given to the TEACHER from the SCHOOL OF LAW whose dedication to teaching and outstanding performance has increased the knowledge of students, motivated students to excel in their studies, and inspired students to greater commitment to their own personal development.
Winners:
- Carollann Braum
- Olga Slipetska
Student of the Year Award, School of Law
This award is given to a STUDENT from the School of Law who has displayed great knowledge and skill in their field, is extremely competent, and is most likely to make a difference in the future.
Winner: Diana Izmaylova
Fellow Nominees:
- John Clardy
- Mykyta Liashchevskyy
Teacher of the Year Award, School of Humanities & Social Sciences
This award is given to the TEACHER from the SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES whose dedication to teaching and outstanding performance has increased the knowledge of students, motivated students to excel in their studies, and inspired students to greater commitment to their own personal development.
Winner: Andrew Giarelli
Fellow Nominees:
- Luka Cilibrasi
- Bill Eddleston
- Angel Hoekstra
- Tony Marais
- Gerald Power
Student of the Year Award, School of Humanities & Social Sciences
This award is given to a STUDENT from the School of Humanities & Social Sciences who has displayed great knowledge and skill in their field, is extremely competent, and is most likely to make a difference in the future.
Winner: Diana Vagidova
Fellow Nominees:
- Jackson Blaakman
- Juul Koster
- Valeriya Shraer
- Ruby Writer
- Jan Tompkins
Most Helpful Staff Member of the Year
This award is given to the STAFF MEMBER who has performed extraordinarily in their position in order to make AAU a better place for students, faculty, and staff.
Winner: Zuzana Vesela
Fellow Nominees:
- Jozef Bartik
- Clea Boban
- Lucie Kacovska
- Bui Long
- Dan Padolsky
- Elvira Ryskaliyeva
- Romana Svitkova
- Colleen Timmons
- Katerina Vanova
- Stepanka Vesela
Distinguished Artist Award
This award is given to the STUDENT who has displayed excellence, dedication and hard work in their artistic craft.
Winner: Rose de Brantes
Fellow Nominees:
- Ani Avetisyan
- Anna Chevychalova
- Remi Emris
- Julia Hoague
- Liza Korytnyk
Club of the Year
This award is given to the officially registered CLUB that has shown thorough dedication and commitment to their duties, their members, and the greater AAU community.
Winner: Students Against Violence Club
Fellow Nominees:
- Business & Finance Club
- Dance Club
- Drama & Comedy Club
- Fashion Club
- Gaming Club
- Football Club
- Queer Club
- Rock Climbing Club
The AAU Spirit Award
This award is given to the STUDENT who does not have an elected leadership role, yet has performed great deeds in service of the AAU community.
Winner: Zachary Stuck
Fellow Nominees:
- Ethan Fite
- Lauren Pray
Distinguished Student Leadership Award
This award is given to the STUDENT who has displayed great leadership skills and qualities and demonstrated innovation and motivational leadership in their academic or community settings.
Winner: Dana Salykbayeva
Fellow Nominees:
- Maria Ferariu
- Beksultan Kalbekov
- Jean Kallenburg
- Mathilde Kjeldbjerg
- Lauren Pray