Trinity University Celebrates Student Leaders at Annual Awards Ceremony

50 students honored with up to 3 awards each at the 24th annual Student Leadership and Service Award event.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:39pm

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A bold, abstract pop art grid of brightly colored graduation cap icons in neon blue, pink, and yellow, conceptually representing the university's celebration of student leadership and service.Trinity University's annual student awards ceremony celebrates the diverse achievements and community impact of its most engaged learners.Trinity Today

Trinity University recognized the achievements of 50 individual students at its 24th annual Student Leadership and Service Award ceremony on March 27. Some students, like senior Karenna Edwards, received multiple honors, winning up to three awards. Around 150 guests attended the event to celebrate the university's most engaged and impactful students.

Why it matters

Trinity's awards program highlights the university's commitment to fostering student leadership, community involvement, and personal growth beyond the classroom. By celebrating a large number of recipients across various award categories, the ceremony underscores Trinity's culture of encouraging students to make meaningful contributions both on campus and in the local community.

The details

The university presented a total of nine different awards at the ceremony, with some individual students receiving up to three honors. One of the award recipients, Karenna Edwards, a senior double-major in neuroscience and business, was recognized with the Inclusion and Belonging Award, the Coleen Grissom Continued Commitment and Dedication Award, and the Heart of Trinity Student Service Award.

  • The 24th annual Student Leadership and Service Award ceremony took place on March 27, 2026.
  • The awards recognized student achievements and contributions throughout the 2025-2026 academic year.

The players

Karenna Edwards

A senior neuroscience and business double-major at Trinity University who received three awards at the ceremony.

Justin Gambone

The assistant director for orientation and transitions at Trinity University, who explained the university's approach to recognizing multiple recipients for each award.

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What they’re saying

“I don't think it's hit me that I was recognized so many times, and I just feel so great and so much gratitude to the Trinity community.”

— Karenna Edwards, Senior student

“We really make sure that the number of students for that award matches what that award means, so there are some awards that get one [recipient]. There are some awards that can have about two to five. Some can have up to 10. Some can have up to 20 recipients.”

— Justin Gambone, Assistant Director for Orientation and Transitions

What’s next

Trinity University plans to continue its annual Student Leadership and Service Award ceremony to recognize outstanding student contributions and engagement.

The takeaway

Trinity University's robust student awards program reflects the university's commitment to cultivating well-rounded leaders who make positive impacts both on campus and in their local community. By honoring a large number of recipients across diverse categories, the ceremony underscores Trinity's emphasis on holistic student development beyond just academic performance.