Each year, we recognize recipients at the Take Back the Night (TBTN) event who have demonstrated leadership and advocacy for ending relationship and sexual violence. In particular, there are two award categories:

Excellence in Leadership & Advocacy Award
Nicholas Albano Student Advocacy Award

Please note that previous award winners are ineligible for consideration. We hope you will self-nominate or nominate someone you know who you think is worthy of these awards.

Winners will be announced at the TBTN event on Thursday, April 18th at 5:00pm-7:00pm

Excellence in Leadership & Advocacy Award

Awarded to a faculty, staff, or community member associated with Niagara University who has demonstrated leadership and/or promoted advocacy for ending relationship and sexual violence.

Previous Winners

Lt. Colonel Gary Love and Coach Wendy Stone (2018)
Dr. Hope Russell (2019)
Dr. Shannon Hodges (2022)
Christopher Sheffield (2023)

The Nicholas Albano Student Advocacy Award

Awarded to a student at Niagara University who has demonstrated leadership and/or promoted advocacy for ending relationship and sexual violence.

Previous Winners

Andrew Hayes (2018)
The Niagara Wire (2019)
Maren Geiger (2022)
Abigail Ross (2023)