Valerie Steen was presented with the President's Award in the spring. The award was made by President Neil Salonen, honoring Valerie as the graduating student who made outstanding contributions to the university

Also at the awards ceremony, the Dean's Award was presented by Dean of Students Janet Merritt to Jee Eun Lee for her extraordinary participation in many aspects of student life and her service to the university.

Dusan Bugunavic received the Rookie of the Year Award. It is made to a first year student who achieves academic success as well as who makes significant contributions to university life.

The Shining Knight Spirit Award went to Chaelyn Lombardo and Floni Bajraktani for their high spirit and enthusiasm. Shisir Khanal and Jamal Jamerson won the Martin Luther King Award for their work in bridging the many cultures represented at UB, and Tanique Williams, for all her volunteer efforts, was awarded the Selma Rooney Volunteer Service Award.

Also during the program, Jee Eun Lee, president of the Student Congress, turned over the reins of the organization to her successor, Esther Bessel.