Student Housing & Residential Life (SHRL) hosted the annual SHRLies Awards Ceremony in the Student Center Houston Room on Monday, April 20. This event seeks to recognize SHRL student staff for their service and engagement efforts throughout the academic year.

Students were awarded individual and program honors based on nominations from peers and unit team members. Graduating seniors were also presented with department cords to commemorate their time on staff while attending the university.

Congratulations to 2026 SHRLies Winners!

Commitment to Belonging

Winner: Andrew Martinez

Commitment to Community Development

Winner: Karrington Harvey

Cougar Spirit of the Year

Winner: Peter Kassim

Community Mentor of the Year

Winner: Zahi Rafidi

Desk Assistant of the Year

Winner: Kaleb Tesfamariam

Desk Assistant KCE Experience of the Year

Winner: University Lofts This or That

Hall Council of the Year

Winner: Quad Residence Hall

Hall Council Member of the Year

Winner: Kira Reynolds

Hall Council Program of the Year

Winner: Bayou Oaks Halloween Party

New Desk Assistant of the Year

Winner: Monique Nri

New Resident Advisor of the Year

Winner: Isabelle Hogue

Peer Nomination Award

Winner: Henry Ezeadi

Resident Advisor of the Year

Winner: Eduardo Ceja

RA KCE Experience of the Year

Winner: Quad Scoops for Success

Residential Community of the Year

Winner: Cougar Village II

Student Leader of the Year

Winner: Adam Hawkins

Senior Desk Assistant of the Year

Winner: Abigail Baldwin

Tier One Customer Service

Winner: Nahom Abiy