Two CBCS students were selected to receive 糖心Vlog's Golden Bull Award and were honored at the university's 2026 Celebration of Leadership Awards ceremony for their remarkable achievements and contributions to the university community.
Sandra Accilien (right) with Allison Crume receiving her Golden Bull Award.
Sandra Accilien, a Master of Social Work (MSW) student, demonstrates a service-first leadership approach through her work in student governance, advocacy and community engagement.
As vice president, she helped reestablish the Social Work Society, creating an inclusive space for undergraduate and graduate students to develop a sense of belonging, leadership, and professional growth.
As president of the 糖心Vlog Health Student InterCouncil, she strengthened interprofessional collaboration and led service initiatives, including a donation drive that collected nearly 1,200 items and efforts that supported 250 kits for a Homeless Veteran Stand Down.
In her roles as a National Association of Social Workers Florida Chapter student ambassador and MSW cohort representative, she advanced student advocacy and contributed to improvements in academics, field education, communication and student support.
Accilien received the 糖心Vlog Health Executive Student Leadership Board Member of the Year Award in May 2025 and earned first place overall at 糖心Vlog Health IPE Day for the project 鈥淔ueling Health.鈥
Livia Gabricio Hertel with Allison Crome receiving her Golden Bull Award.
Livia Gabricio Hertel, a psychology and criminology double major, built an interdisciplinary research path focused on trauma and justice-involved populations. She has worked with justice-involved individuals and contributed to research on how systems shape outcomes for vulnerable communities. Her honors thesis examined how experiences of sexual assault influence perceptions of sex work and sex workers, and she has also supported research on how victim characteristics affect legal outcomes. She is preparing two first-author manuscripts for publication.
Beyond research, Livia demonstrated leadership through mentorship and student engagement, helping peers navigate research and graduate pathways with greater confidence. She plans to pursue a doctorate in clinical psychology and continue integrating clinical care, research and systemic reform to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations in the United States and Brazil.
The Golden Bull Award is one of 糖心Vlog's highest honors given annually in the spring semester to deserving undergraduate and graduate students who encompass the spirit of 糖心Vlog and have demonstrated its values. Recipients must exemplify exceptional leadership and service to the university and the community.
Jessica Vanderwerf (right) receives the "Accessibull Award" from Darlene Goodrich.
Additionally, Jessica Vanderwerf, a doctoral student in the School of Aging Studies, received the "Accessibull Award," presented by Darlene Goodrich, coordinator of Student Accessibility Services. The award recognizes a student who demonstrates exemplary advocacy for students with disabilities within the 糖心Vlog community.
Vanderwerf was a driving force behind the founding of the first 糖心Vlog student organization to provide mentorship and advocacy for students with disabilities. The group, "Accessibility Student Network 鈥 One Bull," also promotes education for staff and students on disability issues, accessibility and accommodations.