Kansas University on Monday announced this year’s Men of Merit honorees.

The award goes to students, faculty and staff for “positively defining masculinity through challenging cultural norms, taking action and leading by example while making contributions to the university and/or community,” according to an announcement from KU.

The 16 Men of Merit will be honored at a reception planned for 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Big 12 Room at the Kansas Union, 1301 Jayhawk Blvd. A short ceremony will take place at 5:15 p.m.

This year’s student honorees are:

• Anh Nhat Le, a Hanoi, Vietnam, senior in finance and information systems.

• John Michael Handley, an Onaga junior in chemical engineering.

• Tomas W. Green, a Lynnwood, Wash. a junior in chemical engineering.

• Ramiro Sarmiento, a Wichita senior in political science and international studies.

• Roze Brooks, a St. Louis graduate student in higher education administration and a graduate assistant with KU’s Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity.

• Tyler James Treptow, a Wonewoc, Wisc., graduate student in higher education administration, and Scholarship Hall director.

• Yueqi Yan, a Baoji, Shaanxi Province, doctoral student in social welfare.

• 2nd Lt. Cody Johnson, a Larned graduate student in the School of Public Affairs and Administration, and a social science research analyst with the Kansas Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General.

This year’s faculty and staff honorees are:

• Clarence Lang, associate professor of African and African-American studies.

• Kevin Willmott, associate professor of film and media studies.

• Capt. James Anguiano, KU Public Safety Office.

• John Augusto, assistant vice provost for experiential learning, and director of KU’s Center for Civic and Social Responsibility and Center for Undergraduate Research.

• Alan J.C. Jones, complex director for GSP-Corbin with KU Student Housing.

• Joshua Jones, interim director of KU’s Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access.

• Tim Schlosser, assistant athletics director, Student Athlete Development and Leadership.

• John Wilson, Kansas state representative and a KU graduate.

The Men of Merit are featured on a poster, which will be available at the reception or by contacting KU’s Emily Taylor Center for Women and Gender Equity offices.