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2024 Broadway Awards honor Transylvania students, organizations

Winners at Transylvania's 2024 Broadway Awards were selected from 230 submissions in 30 categories.

Photo booths and a reception greeted the nominees for the 2024 Broadway Awards. Winners were selected from 230 submissions in 30 categories. Organized and presented by the Campus and Community Engagement team, awards were presented in four overall categories — intramurals, esports, fraternity and sorority life and leadership.

Nominations were shared with a review committee of staff and faculty, including Olivia Fleming, Kurt Ghode, Laura Scroggins, Graham Thomason and Rachel Wilson. 


Five awards were presented in the intramurals category: 

Intramural Athlete of the YearAmanda Kanatzar 

The intramural athlete of the year is awarded to the participant who is active in the most sports/activities and displays a positive attitude. 

Also nominated: Scarlett Hohman, Mere Johnson, Emily Long, Jenna Welch, Camden Wilson

Intramurals Most Improved AthleteEmily Long

The intramural most improved athlete of the year is awarded to the participant who has shown the most improvement throughout their season and showcases good sportsmanship and a positive attitude. 

Also nominated: Sophia del Val, Oli Gonzalez, Emma Leming, Abigail McDougal, Sophia Sparks, Emery Weathers

Intramurals Team of the yearPhi Mu/The NBMus 

Intramurals Team of the Year  is the team that encourages and demonstrates participation in intramural sports. They are cooperative and exhibit good sportsmanship toward all. 

Also nominated: the Dunking Deltas, Hoops I Did it Again and Phi Tau A Team

Intramurals Supporter of the Year Grace Ransdell

Intramurals Supporters of the Year goes to the person/persons that consistently cheers on others at intramural events. They show up and show out, while being respectful. They may or may not play on a team. 

Also nominated: Tanya Barbee, Grace Gardner, Ava Kopp 

Coordinators Award for Most Creative Team NameNotorious D.I.G.


Two awards were presented in the esportss category: 

Esports Most Improved Player of the YearMadalyn Stump 

The most improved Esports player of the year is awarded to the participant who has shown the most improvement throughout their season and showcases good sportsmanship and a positive attitude.

Also nominated: Aspen Magill

Esports Player of the YearZen Santos

The Esports player of the year is awarded to the player who is active in the most teams and displays a positive attitude. 

Also nominated: Patty Stiltner, Madalyn Stump


The fraternity and sorority life awards included:

Interfraternity Council SpiritJack Thomas, Delta Sigma Phi

The Interfraternity Council spirit award goes to a member of the IFC community who supports all events and initiatives regardless of chapter affiliation. 

Interfraternity Council ServiceSean Gannon, Delta Sigma Phi

The Interfraternity Council Service award goes to a member of the IFC community who gives back to the overall community through volunteer and philanthropic efforts.

Also nominated: Conner Finney

Interfraternity Council Scholar Owen Schmidt, Delta Sigma Phi

The Interfraternity Council Scholar award goes to a member of the IFC community who is committed to academic excellence and encourages involvement of their peers to do the same. 

Also nominated: Cole Bennett, Jack Dodds, Graham Thomason, Cole Wright and Pi Kappa Alpha

Fraternity Member of the YearWill Fries, Kappa Alpha Order

The Fraternity Member of the year is the embodiment of what a fraternity member should be. They are a role model, a mentor and a friend to all. 

Also nominated: Matthew Marcum, Stephen Root and Jack Thomas

Panhellenic Council SpiritCharlotte Green, Chi Omega

The Panhellenic Council spirit award goes to a member of the Panhellenic community who supports all events and initiatives regardless of chapter affiliation.

Also nominated: Kinley Lewis, Marissa Rajcan and Campbell Stahl

Panhellenic Council ServiceKaycee Moore, Chi Omega

The Panhellenic Council Service award goes to a member of the Panhellenic community who gives back to the overall community through volunteer and philanthropic efforts.

Also nominated: Alicyn Croley, Gwyneth Cunningham, Abby Muncy

Panhellenic Council Scholar Kiera Draffen, Chi Omega

The Panhellenic Council Scholar award goes to a member of the Panhellenic community who is committed to academic excellence and encourages involvement of their peers to do the same. 

Also nominated: Katherine Foster, Caroline Hughes, Kinley Lewis, Megan Mattingly, Maggie Whaley

Sorority Member of the Year Kennedy Kniffley, Sigma Gamma Rho

The Sorority Member of the Year is the embodiment of what a sorority member should be. They are a role model, a mentor and a friend to all. 

Also nominated: Paige Catron, Gwyneth Cunningham, Josie Grant, Emily Jackson, Savannah Kinster, Camae Mason, Em Spencer, Emma Swallows, Taylor McGarvey, Amara Wagner, Maggie Whaley


Student leaders and organizations were recognized in the final group of awards.

Rising Leader Award Chris Bryant and Kailey Koger

This Rising Leader award is given to someone who demonstrates emerging leadership traits such as attending leadership workshops and sessions, takes on additional responsibilities and does them well, and encourages their peers to get involved. 

Also nominated:  Morgan Carpenter, Alex Carroll, Matthew Clevenger, Gwyneth Cunningham, Quincy Elliott, Audrey Gass, Allie Hinchman, Kennedy Kniffley, Harmony Kothari, Abigail McDougal, Alexandria O’Conner, Emma Swallows, Catie Taylor, Vivian Terry 

Unsung Hero Award Alex Perry

The Unsung Hero category goes to the person who doesn’t hold a formal leadership role but is in a variety of activities and should receive recognition for the behind the scenes work that they do.  

Also nominated: Emi Blair, Libby Bringard 

Commitment to Justice Award Morgan Hardigree

The Commitment to Justice Award goes to a student who has demonstrated a commitment to justice and or has been an activist, trying to create positive change for the campus or community.

Also nominated: Meredith Cooper, Fallon Cross

Outstanding Achievement Award Katherine Foster and Shelby Hamm

The Outstanding Achievement award is designed to recognize an outstanding member for all of their hard work to one or more student organizations. 

Also nominated: Harrison Carlson Bratton, Jiali Graham, Josie Grant,  Morgan Hardigree, Makayla Jordan, Kinley Lewis, Charmi Rosenberg, Casi Smallwood, Megan Studer, Catie Taylor, Katy Walsh

Student Engagement AwardPaige Catron and Charmi Rosenberg

The Student Engagement Award recognizes an outstanding student who has advanced the mission of their student organization while challenging and encouraging the membership to advance new initiatives, develop new skills, and prepare their group for leadership transition and ongoing success.

Also nominated: Harrison Carlson-Bratton, Shelby Hamm, Morgan Hardigree, Savannah Kinster, Ysa Leon, Taylor McGarvey, Megan Studer, Jack Thomas

The Collaboration Award Student Activities Board and Latino Student Alliance

The Collaboration Award goes to a group that has worked together to sponsor or host an event or program that has benefited the campus community.

Also nominated: Delta Sigma Phi (Various Events), Delta Sigma Phi (Sigatoni’s), Interfaith Alliance and Muslim Student Association, Phi Mu and Chi Omega, Phi Mu and Delta Sigma Phi 

Event of the YearMuslim Student Association Iftar

The Event of the Year is an award that recognizes an event that significantly enhanced the social, recreational, or cultural life of students and the general community at Transy. 

Also nominated: Asian Student Alliance’s Diwali, Phi Mu’s Cupcake Wars, Res Life’s Drag Show, SAB’s Brinner, SGA’s DEI House Bill 9 Forum, Transy Dance Marathon, Tri Delta’s Fall Harvest Carnival, TUnity’s Queer Prom 

Philanthropy Event of the Year Chi Omega’s Campus Sing

The Philanthropy event of the year recognizes the organization that has held a successful philanthropy event that benefited local or national philanthropy. 

Also nomincated: Chi Omega (Various Events), Chi Omega’s Wings for Wishes, Delta Sigma Phi and Kappa Alpha’s Chili Cook-Off, Delta Sigma Phi’s Sigatoni’s, Phi Mu’s Cupcake Wars, Tri Delta’s Tri Hop, Tri Delta (Various Events) 

Outstanding Education Award The Igesia Society

The Outstanding Education award is for the best and most effective educational program.  

Also nominated: Allie Lewis, Latino Student Alliance, TUnity Phonathon 

Membership Development Award Pre-Health Club

The Membership Development award is for a  club or organization that serves the needs of their members through speakers, workshops, retreats, conferences, and other acts to educate its members.

Community Impact Award Delta Sigma Phi and Student Activities Board

The Community Impact Award goes to the group contributing time, support, or money locally to better the Fayette County community.

Also nominated: Chi Omega, Transylvania Advocates for Accessibility

New Group/Organization of the Year Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.

The New Group/Organization of the year is an award that recognizes a club that has put forth the effort to enhance the Transy community and has maintained strong and consistent operations. 

Also nominated: Pre Law and Policy Society, Pre PA Club

Outstanding Organizations of the Year Asian Student Alliance, Conservation Action Committee, The Rambler, TUnity 

The Outstanding Organizations of the year award recognizes up to four organziations that have exemplified outstanding achievements and organizational development among their peer organizations. 

Also nominated: Black Student Alliance, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Sigma Phi, Muslim Student Alliance, Phi Mu, Pre Health Club, Student Activities Board, Student Government Association, 

Advisor of the YearKara Best, Delta Delta Delta

The Advisor of the Year must have a strong role within the group and have helped the students learn through their involvement. The nominee should demonstrate dedication, availability, and energy in their involvement with their students.  

Also nominated: Priya Ananth, Holly Curry, Mary Lee Chance Smith, Mason McCauley, Michelle Thompson, Amanda Turcotte 

Leaders in ActionBlack Student Alliance

The Leaders in Action award recognizes a club or organization that has placed a strong emphasis on leadership development and campus involvement. 

Also nominated: Delta Delta Delta, Phi Mu, Student Activities Board and The Rambler

Spirit of TransylvaniaPhi Mu

This award is presented to an organization that has made a significant effort to further its purpose through its contribution to Transy and the Lexington community. The Spirit of Transylvania Award embodies the Transy spirit through its commitment to leadership development, collaboration among groups, and programmatic efforts. The student organization of the year is considered a role model for other organizations on our campus. 

Also nominated:  Chi Omega, Student Activities Board and Student Government Association