Ann Shaw Award
Congratulations to Campbell Fuller, the winner of the 2026 Ann Shaw Award. He is a Biology Pre-Med major from Silsbee. Campbell has led the LU community in many roles, including SGA vice president and junior class senator, peer mentor for the Honors Student Association, and philanthropy chair for Alpha Tau Omega.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ the Shaw Award
This award recognizes a junior or senior student for fostering a spirit of teamwork, excellence in leadership, and exhibiting exemplary personal ethics and integrity while making significant contributions to the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ community.
The Ann Shaw Leadership Award is presented annually at the Toast to Leadership Awards Banquet. Recipients of the Shaw Award receive a $1,000 award.
Criteria for Award Selection
Must be a full-time, Junior or Senior student. Applicants will demonstrate qualities of effective, visionary leadership through:
- Significant contributions to ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ
- Recognizing and developing the potential of others
- Fostering a spirit of teamwork
- Inspiring a standard of excellence in leadership
- Exhibiting exemplary personal ethics and integrity
More Information
- Current LU juniors and seniors may apply.
- Students must submit their own application for consideration plus two letters of recommendation.
- The next nomination period opens in Spring 2027.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Ann Shaw
Ann Shaw was a long-time employee of the university who served in numerous positions within the division of student affairs. Through her dedication to the growth and development of students and student leadership, she is personally responsible for the implementation of numerous student life programs and events, many of which have become Lamar traditions and institutions. The award was established by Jacque Placette Chapman and perpetuated after the death of Ann Shaw in 1998.
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