This year at the National IMPACT Conference, we honored those individuals and programs whose efforts and contributions have fulfilled the mission and vision of our organization and the communities in which they serve through their outstanding work.
John Sarvey Administrator of the Year Award: Kristen Wright
This award honors the life and work of one of the National IMPACT Conference’s early founders, John Sarvey. The award recipient exemplifies a commitment to the mission and values of the Impact Conference through significant, continued, and unselfish service and leadership. An ideal candidate’s efforts would benefit college students, professionals in the field and community members.
Student of the Year: Katelyn Sethi
This award is designed for a current undergraduate student who exemplifies a commitment to the mission and values of the Impact Conference through significant, continued, and unselfish service and leadership.
Service Program of the Year: The Big Event
This award recognizes a campus based program which models student-led direct community service that has in some way contributed to making their campus and communities a better place for everyone.
Action Program of the Year: UMass Amherst Food Justice Campaign
This award recognizes a campus based program which models student-led direct action work which has in some way contributed to making their campus and communities a better place for everyone.
Advocacy Program of the Year: Student PIRGs Affordable Textbook Campaign
This award recognizes a campus based program which models student-led advocacy work which has in some way contributed to making their campus and communities a better place for everyone.
Learn more about our 2018 winners, 2017 winners, and our 2016 winners.