Summer Admission Institute Award
This award is given to recipients who exemplify intent, impact and potential for future success. Characteristics include community building, showing care and support for others, being a servant leader, moving within and among groups with thoughtfulness, and being someone who both effectively connects with others and helps others connect.
- 2025: Cristina Inboden, Chapman University
- 2024: Andrew Simpson, Loyola Marymount University
- 2023: Marissa Forzisi, University of California, San Diego
- 2022: Chris Feliciano, University of California, San Diego
The Ned Tibby Award
(A longstanding tradition of past Summer Admission Institutes organized by The College Board and now under WACAC leadership)
The Ned Tibby Award is given to individuals whose engagement during the program’s activities and discussions reflects high potential for admissions work; leadership; presence/contribution during the week; and commitment and full participation during the week’s events.
- 2025: Red Kwenda, Gonzaga University
- 2024: Frankie Newton, California Lutheran University
- 2023: Reina Abegayle Pagtakhan, Stanford University
- 2022: Justin Wells, Pepperdine University