Steve Winfrey, director of the Memorial Union, has been selected to receive the 2015 Outstanding Contribution to Student Leadership Programs Award by the Student Affairs Professionals in Higher Education. The award presentation is scheduled during association's annual conference Tuesday, March 24, in New Orleans.
The honor is presented to an individual who has made contributions above and beyond their assigned duties of their position and has made a significant impact on student leadership programs at their institution.
"This is truly an unbelievable honor and I am humbled by this award," said Winfrey, who was nominated by Matt Skoy, associate director of student activities, and Emily Carrow, administrative assistant. "After being at NDSU for over 10 years, the Memorial Union staff and I have really tried to develop programs that truly help students become successful in all areas of their life, including academic, social and personal. This award really belongs to all the staff in the Memorial Union as each individual supports the leadership programs through teaching, facilitating or logistical support."
Winfrey's award has been highlighted in the organization’s Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Community newsletter and Facebook page.
Founded in 1919, the association has 13,000 members in all 50 states, 25 countries and eight U.S. territories.