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Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program

Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Achievement Award

The 2021 WGSS Student Achievement Award winners are Kimathi Johnson and Rachel Sabella!

The Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Achievement Award is a $250 prize awarded to WGSS graduating minors honoring their academic accomplishments and service to the program and the university community. The award is decided by committee and given each spring at the WGSS Symposium.


Your WGSS Student Achievement Award 2021 Recipients

  • Kimathi Johnson profile photo

    Kimathi Johnson

  • Rachel Sabella profile photo

    Rachel Sabella

Past Recipients

  • 2022 - Jen Bresley
  • 2021 - Kimathi Johnson & Rachel Sabella
  • 2020 - Kate Dinsmore
  • 2019 - Dani Creasey
  • 2018 - Kamie Schladenhauffen
  • 2017 - Kris Travis
  • 2016 - Stephanie Machotka
  • 2015 - Emma Belz
  • 2014 - Brooke Barnhart
  • 2013 - Rebecca Sack
  • 2012 - No Award
  • 2011 - Jessica Bales
  • 2010 - Julia Drauden
  • 2009 - Brandy Peak
  • 2008 - Annaliisa Ahlman and Erin Brophy
  • 2007 - Annaliisa Ahlman
  • 2006 - Lisa Ann Berube
  • 2005 - Tiffany Starnes
  • 2004 - Sarah Ehlers
  • 2003 - Lavita Scott
  • 2002 - Sarah Rhodes
  • 2001 - Anne M. Semlak
  • 2000 - Roseanne Reid
  • 1999 - Molly DiRago
  • 1998 - Elizabeth Lammert
  • 1997 - Diana Onken

Support this Scholarship

Please consider making a donation to support this award. Contact the WGSS Program at (309) 438-2947 or wgstudies@IllinoisState.edu for more information.

Donate by Mail:
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program
Illinois State University
Campus Box 4260
Normal, IL 61790-4260