Adam McAninley received the Prince Woodard Emerging Leader Award and the Cedric Rucker Eagle Beyond Compare Award at the 2026 Eagle Awards ceremony, recognizing extraordinary contributions by individuals and organizations. Photo by K Pearlman Photography.
As Honor Council president, University of Mary Washington junior Adam McAninley upholds academic integrity across campus. He’s shared his school spirit as a campus tour guide, represented UMW students at the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and interned on Capitol Hill.
Last week, McAninley, a double-major in political science and environmental science, earned more feathers to put in his cap, receiving not one but two honors – the Prince Woodard Emerging Leader Award and the Cedric Rucker Eagle Beyond Compare Award. The accolades were bestowed during the annual Eagle Awards event, held Thursday evening in the Cedric Rucker University Center’s Chandler Ballroom.
From more than 200 nominations – a program record – the event awarded 32 honors to UMW students and administrators who’ve gone above and beyond, and organizations and programs that have made a significant impact on campus. Read more about UMW’s 2026 Eagle Awards.
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