Independence Community College hosts the 2025 Student Leadership Awards, celebrating student leaders’ achievements and contributions.

 

The event showcased the dedication, talent, and hard work of students, highlighting their commitment to excellence both on and off campus.

 

Student Life Manager Erica Cope says they celebrate not just individual achievements but the spirit of collaboration and resilience that defines the community. She says these students embody leadership, and their hard work inspires us to strive for greatness.

 

The list of winners for each category can be seen below:

 

Distinguished Leadership Award in Theatre: Lauren Hugo

SSS TRIO Leadership Award: Kayla Clark

SSS TRIO Academic Achiever: Anadora Seiff

Cheer: Cara Black

Esports Call of Duty: Chance Cook

Esports Overwatch: James Linck

Esports Fortnite: Tucker Gregory

Football: Jeremiah Young (Defensive) and Terrion Graves (Offensive)

Powerlifting: Kinley Tucker

Men's Basketball (MBB): Chris Dockery

Softball: Sarah Wrape

Volleyball: Jana Bachmann

Women's Basketball (WBB): Asmin Tanhan

Quiz Bowl: Allyson Tafolla

PTK All-Kansas Academic Team: Lauren Hugo and Tinevimbo Makurira

Resident Assistant (RA) of the Year: Alina Hoxha and Marina Fenga

Student Leader of the Year: Tinevimbo Makurira