ATHERTON, CA – The month of April ended with a salute to standout campus community contributors as Menlo College honored numerous student-athletes in the 2026 announcement of Student Leadership Awards.

From a collection of nearly 30 distinguished nominees, award recognitions highlighted students who have demonstrated initiative, service, and a commitment to strengthening the campus community.

This year's awards encompassed a wide range of categories, recognizing everything from school spirit and peer mentorship to excellence in residential and commuter life all of which play an important role in shaping the Menlo experience.

Representing the true essence of being an Oak by engaging in the community, leading with purpose, and fostering collaboration, these student-athlete leaders' meaningful impact was celebrated by all.

See the current and former student-athlete honorees below:
 

The Oakie Award	Luciana Rodriguez
Commuter Student Award	Lucy Osztfalk
The Bridge Builder Award	Emma Wilson
Residential Student of the Year	Jamison "JD" Beesley
Community Advisor of the Year	Marc Hegele
Student Organization of the Year	ACES (Asian Cultural Engagement and Support)