The Governors State University Student Senate and the Office of Student Life cordially invite you to nominate a student leader, or a student
club/organization for recognition in the Celebration of Excellence, annual student leadership awards. Below you will find the nomination categories and
descriptions. All nominations will must be submitted through this
format. All nominees must be in good standing with GSU. All clubs and
organizations must be recognized as an official club/organization by
Student Life.
Event Information:
7th Annual Student Leadership Awards
Friday, April 26, 2019
6:00 p.m., Hall of Governors
RSVP required online via Jaguar Connection. Please RSVP online by April 6
Leadership Award Categories:
Complete a nomination for any of the categories:
Student Leadership Awards Nomination Form
NOMINATION
CATEGORIES:
Athlete of the Year Award-FEMALE
The Athlete of the Year Award recognizes female
student-athletes for their achievements on the playing fields, as well as in
the classroom and their community. Recipients of this award excel in
scholarship, character, and citizenship.
Athlete of the Year Award-MALE
The Athlete of the Year Award recognizes
male student-athletes for their achievements on the playing fields, as well as
in the classroom and their community. Recipients of this award excel
in scholarship, character, and citizenship.
Outstanding Student Club/Organization Award
The Outstanding Student Club/Organization Award will
be presented to the group that has motivated its membership, demonstrated an
example of leadership, presented outstanding programs and events that have
enhanced the student experience at GSU.
Outstanding Graduate Student Award
The Outstanding Graduate Student Award recognizes
a GSU Graduate student. Each nominee must be in good academic standing, with a
cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better. The nominee should have displayed leadership
qualities and dedication to co-curricular activities throughout their academic
career.
Outstanding
Undergraduate Student Award
The Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award recognizes
a GSU freshman, sophomore, junior or senior student. Each nominee must be in
good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. The nominee
should have displayed leadership qualities and dedication to co-curricular
activities and their academic pursuits.
Freshman
of the Year Award
The Freshman of the Year Award will be awarded to a
GSU Freshman. Each nominee must be in good standing, with a 3.0 or better. The
student should have displayed dedication to their academic career,
participation in co-curricular activities and is an individual who is a bright
example to their classmates.
Rising Star Award
The Rising Star Award will be presented to a student
who exhibits service to a club, organization or program. Awarded to
students in their first or second years of study and who demonstrate
initiative, motivation, and potential for continued student leadership within
the university.
New Student Club/Organization of the Year Award
The New Student Organization of the Year Award is
presented to a club/organization formed during the current academic year.
The nominated clubs should demonstrate outstanding involvement in activities
and highly visible on campus.
Social
Media Rock Star Award
The Social Media Rock Star recognizes a GSU
club/organization that demonstrates a strategically innovative use of
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Snapchat to promote, inform and engage the GSU
community of club activities and events.
Jaguar
Connection Trendsetter Award
The Jaguar Connection Trendsetter Award is presented
to a GSU club/organization who is highly active and continually leaves their
virtual footprint on Jaguar Connection. This organization utilizes each
component and feature to engage, inform and interact with the GSU
community.
Program of the Year Award
The Program of the Year Award recognizes the activity,
event, or program that best exposed students to opportunities to learn more
about themselves and others, promote a sense of campus community and
leadership. Program must be sponsored by a recognized Student Life
club/organization.
Outstanding Club/Organization Advisor Award
The Outstanding Club/Organization Advisor Award recognizes an outstanding administrative
staff or faculty member currently serving as an advisor or co-advisor for the
current academic year. The nominee should display outstanding service and
dedication to clubs or organizations and student development at GSU.
Outstanding Support Staff Award
The Outstanding Support Staff Award recognizes
full-time or part-time, staff member at GSU, who has excelled in
providing support and assistance to a club/organization. The recipient has
devoted time and service that has played a key role in the organization’s
success.displayed outstanding service and support to a recognized student
club/organization.
Civic Engagement Fellow Award
The Civic Engagement Fellow is a student who has
demonstrated a substantive and positive community impact through involvement
and engagement. Recipients of this award not only excel in the areas of
leadership and scholarship but also seek to apply these abilities in innovative
ways to improve the lives of others on campus.
Elaine P. Maimon Award
The prestigious Elaine P. Maimon Award is presented to the student
club/organization President who has shown exemplary leadership in their club
through motivation, club management, and the fulfillment of the club's
mission. This student has demonstrated exceptional
leadership throughout their term of office and has enhanced participation and
involvement within their organization, the campus, and the community as a
whole.