AUK Honors Student Excellence at the 2025 Annual Awards Ceremony

AUK hosted its 2025 Annual Awards Ceremony, celebrating outstanding student achievement, leadership, and dedication. The event, hosted by student Rana Abu Salah, honored the year’s most impactful contributions across academics, athletics, and campus life.

The evening began with a highlight video showcasing student-led initiatives, club activities, events, and sports accomplishments, followed by a speech from student Celine Sulaiman, who shared how attending an AUK Model United Nations conference inspired her to join the university.

Awards recognized excellence in student organizations, with Tala Al-Fadhala named Most Exceptional Member of the Year. The Finance Club’s Play it Forward 2 won Event of the Year, and the SPARC Club earned Most Improved Club. Club of the Year was jointly awarded to the Finance Club and Graphic Design Club for their exceptional programming and engagement.

In athletics, Yousif Al Boloushi was named Male Athlete of the Year and Hala Abu Hilwa Female Athlete of the Year. Academic honors went to Nuha Al Salhi (College of Arts & Sciences), Mariam Al Saif (College of Business and Economics), and Yousef Al-Hamad (College of Engineering and Applied Sciences).

The prestigious Wolf Pack Award went to Shoroq Bukhamseen and Mariam Abusharkh for their leadership and community spirit. The evening concluded with the President’s Award, presented to Fajer Al Sabah for her exceptional academic performance, leadership, and embodiment of AUK’s values.

Reflecting on the event, Omar Mehdi, Director of Student Life, said, “Our students are the heartbeat of campus life, and it’s an honor to celebrate their achievements.”

The ceremony celebrated not only individual success but also the vibrant community that defines the AUK experience.

Event MC, student Rana Abu Salah

Finance Club members receiving their Club of the Year award

Finance Club members receiving their Event of the Year award

Group photo of the Finance Club and Graphic Design Club members

Group photo of the Finance Club members with their awards

Sparc Club members receiving the Most Improved Club Award

Student athlete, Yousef Al-Bloushi receiving his Male Athlete of the Year award

Student, Fajer Al-Sabah receiving her award from the AUK president, Dr. Rawda Awwad

Student, Mariam Abusharkh receiving her WolfPack Award

Student, Nuha Al-Salhi receiving her academic honors award from the dean of the College of Arts & Sciences

Student, Shoroq Bukhamseen receiving her Wolf Pack Award

Student, Tala Al-Fadhala receiving her Most Exceptional Member of the Year award

Student, Yousef Al-Hamad receiving his award for academic honors from the dean of the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences