Eight students have been named winners of the 2016 Spirit of Princeton Award, honoring Princeton University undergraduates for positive contributions to campus life. The award recognizes those who have demonstrated a strong commitment to the undergraduate experience through dedicated efforts in student organizations, athletics, community service, religious life, residential life and the arts.
This year's winners were selected from a group of over 70 nominees and were honored with a certificate and book prize during a dinner May 4. The Spirit of Princeton Award is sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students and has been given annually since 1995.
Cameron Bell is a senior from Newport News, Virginia, majoring in history and earning certificates in African American studies and the Program in Teacher Preparation. She is a member of the Black History Month Planning Committee, student coordinator for the Department of African American Studies Senior Colloquium, member of the Pan-African Graduation Planning Committee and co-chair of the Senior Commencement Committee for Tiger Stay. She was also a member of Princeton Faith in Action's TruThursday Leadership Team; Princeton Internships in Civic Service Student Advisory Council; the Black Leadership Coalition; Princeton University Gospel Ensemble; and the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) Task Force on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She is a member of Mathey College. Read more at News at Princeton.