Sports & Recreation (S&R) celebrated their student staff at an awards event on April 4, 2025. Over 180 Western students and staff attended to celebrate and recognize the exceptional S&R student leadership and contributions over the past year. 

The student staff listed below went above and beyond - maintaining an incredible attitude while helping to lead and support student-centered, accessible and enriching campus programming.

Sports & Recreation Award of Excellence 2024-25: 

The Sports & Recreation Award of Excellence is awarded annually to a student(s) who have made a significant impact to both their respective program area(s) and the entire Sports & Recreation department over their entire employment history. This award is bestowed on a staff member that best exemplifies a commitment to our department's guiding values through demonstrated leadership, teamwork, community building, and a dedication to servicing our programs and membership.

• Anthony Tannous

• Lauryn Foss

This award is the highest accolade awarded for Sports & Recreation student staff, and winners should take great pride in what this award represents from the past, but also what their legacy will mean for the future. This year we are pleased to recognize the leadership, contributions, and dedication of two of our outstanding staff members.

Thank you to all of our student staff; you are helping us to build a trust-based and safe environment for students and members to engage, learn, grow and stay active, and we are very grateful for your continued support and outstanding contributions.

The following are is a photo and list of all the top student staff award winners for this past year: