10th Annual UofL Student Awards - Celebrating Outstanding Achievement
2009 Nomination Packet General Information
Each year the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Louisville coordinates the recognition of achievements made by our University’s students, student organizations, and advisers. Students, faculty, and staff are given the opportunity to make nominations of students and student organizations deserving of recognition for the awards. Nominations are then reviewed by the selection committee. When evaluating nominees for an award, the selection committee looks for the extent to which nominees have contributed to the University community through leadership, service, and involvement. Committee decisions are final and will not be announced until the awards ceremony.
View of List of 2008 Award Winners
View Nomination Forms
Completing the Nomination Packet
Students and student organizations may be nominated for more than one award. Students and student organizations will only be recognized for one award for the award period. Previous year’s recipients are not eligible to receive the same award two years in a row.
You may nominate another person for one of the Awards, an organization of which you are a part, or you may apply for an award yourself. Again, you may nominate yourself for an award.
THE NOMINATION PERIOD FOR 2008-2009 WILL BEGIN IN JANUARY 2009. The awards are for the period of March 1, 2008 – February 28, 2009. Completed nomination forms must be submitted online at by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, March 11, 2009. Only completed packets will be considered. If a packet includes recommendation letters, these should be submitted together. Recommendation letters should not be sent separately. Late nominations will not be accepted.
Nominations will be judged based on the criteria listed for each award. It is recommended that all forms and letters be completed in a professional manner, as well as any supporting documentation. Length is not as important as quality –provide specifics as to how your nomination meets the award criteria.
The Awards Extravaganza and Reception
The 10th Annual UofL Student Awards will be held on Monday, April 13, 2009 at the Student Activities Center Multipurpose Room. The ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Nominees and applicants will receive invitations to the ceremony, but the event is open to all who wish to attend. We encourage you to bring friends, family, and organization members.
If you have any questions regarding the awards, please feel free to contact the Student Activities Office at 852-6691.
AWARDS AND CRITERIA
The Cardinal Award of Excellence - Scholar/Leader Award
The Cardinal Award of Excellence – Scholar/Leader is given to an outstanding student leader who has shown qualities of leadership which have benefited the UofL community. The award honors exemplary continuous service to the University community through leadership.
Criteria:
A graduating senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and an outstanding record of leadership at UofL is eligible for the Cardinal Award of Excellence - Scholar/Leader. The recipients' efforts have been continuous during their years at the University. The Cardinal Award honoree is an inspiration to others, giving unselfishly of their time and talents in order to make the University a better place for all of us to live. The Cardinal Award may only be received once.
The Cardinal Award of Excellence - Scholar/Volunteer Award
The Cardinal Award of Excellence – Scholar/Volunteer is given to an outstanding student volunteer who has volunteered his
or her services to the greater Louisville community and beyond. The award honors exemplary continuous service to the University community through volunteering.
Criteria:
A graduating senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and an outstanding record of volunteerism at UofL is eligible for the Cardinal Award of Excellence - Scholar/Volunteer. The recipients' efforts have been continuous during their years at the University. The Cardinal Award honoree is an inspiration to others, giving unselfishly of their time and talents in order to make the University a better place for all of us to live. The Cardinal Award may only be received once.
The Outstanding Student Awards
Leadership can be seen as the accepting of responsibility and accountability, knowing when to lead and when to follow, and having the desire to create positive change in the community and the world.
Selection for Outstanding Student Award will be based upon academic achievement and overall leadership and service within the University of Louisville community. The Outstanding Student Award may be given in the following manner: two freshmen, two sophomores, three juniors, four seniors, two Graduate students and two professional school students.
Criteria:
Adviser of the Year
The Adviser of the Year honors the adviser of an officially registered student organization who has demonstrated outstanding contributions with his/her time and expertise, a high level of commitment to the goals of the organization, support for the growth of its members, and provided continuity to the organization through transitions in leadership or membership. All organization advisors are eligible for this award, including those who advise a group as a part of their job description. Examples of commitment, action, encouragement, mentorship, and assistance to the organization should be included. What has the nominee done in an advisory capacity that makes him/her an exceptional adviser?
Criteria:
Spirit of Community (Individual)
The Spirit of Community – Individual award recognizes an individual student that has demonstrated a focus on the effort to create a better sense of community at the University through their marketing, programming, outreach, and/or community service
Criteria:
- Positive impact on campus climate.
- Promotes the ideals of community, service, academics, social justice, multiculturalism and diversity that make them an asset to the entire University community
- Stands out from other similar people on campus
- Has helped to build a community of trust and acceptance
Spirit of Community (Project)
The Spirit of Community – Project award recognizes a project that has demonstrated a focus on the effort to create a better sense of community at the University through marketing, programming, outreach, and/or community service.
Criteria:
- Positive impact on campus climate.
- Promotes the ideals of community, service, academics, social justice, multiculturalism and diversity that make them an asset to the entire University community
- Stands out from other similar projects on campus
- Has helped to build a community of trust and acceptance
Spirit of Diversity (Individual)
The Spirit of Diversity – Individual award recognizes an individual student whose activities represent the ideals of diversity. Diversity areas can include, but are not limited to, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, and students with disabilities.
Criteria:
- Effectively demonstrates commitment to diversity
- Positive impact on campus climate
- Promotes the ideals of community, service, academics, social justice, multiculturalism and diversity that make them an asset to the entire University community
- Stands out from other similar people on campus
- Has helped to build a community of trust and acceptance
Spirit of Diversity (Group)
The Spirit of Diversity – Group award recognizes a student organization or student group whose programs or activities represent the ideals of diversity. Diversity areas can include, but are not limited to, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, and students with disabilities.
Criteria:
- Effectively demonstrates commitment to diversity
- Positive impact on campus climate.
- Promotes the ideals of community, service, academics, social justice, multiculturalism and diversity that make them an asset to the entire University community
- Stands out from other similar organizations on campus
- Has helped to build a community of trust and acceptance
Spirit of Service (Individual)
The Spirit of Service – Individual award recognizes an individual student who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment and service to the Louisville community.
Criteria:
- Number of hours of service
- Impact of service on the community agency
- Positive impact on campus climate
- Promotes the ideals of community, service, academics, social justice, multiculturalism and diversity that make them an asset to the entire University community
- Stands out from other similar people on campus
- Has helped to build a community of trust and acceptance
* A letter of support from the community agency should be one of the letters of recommendation
Spirit of Service (Group)
The Spirit of Service – Group award is given to a student organization or student group that has demonstrated an exceptional commitment and service to the Louisville community.
Criteria:
- Number of hours of service
- Impact of service on the community agency
- Positive impact on campus climate
- Promotes the ideals of community, service, academics, social justice, multiculturalism and diversity that make them an asset to the entire University community
- Stands out from other similar people on campus
- Has helped to build a community of trust and acceptance
* A letter of support from the community agency should be one of the letters of recommendation
Outstanding Entertainment/Social Programs
The Outstanding Entertainment/Social Program recognizes an outstanding program/activity/event coordinated by a student organization or group that contributes to making the UofL campus community more vibrant.
Criteria:
Outstanding New Program/Initiative
The Outstanding New Program/Initiative recognizes a an outstanding a new rogram/activity/event that has not been held previously coordinated by a student organization or group that contributes to making the UofL campus community more vibrant.
Criteria:
Collaboration Award
The Collaboration Award is recognizes an outstanding a project, activity or program jointly coordinated by a student organizations or groups that has enhanced the University community.
Criteria:
- Contributions of each organization
- How the organizations worked with each other
Outstanding New Organization
The Outstanding New Organization recognizes a student organization or group that has been in existence less than three (3) years and has demonstrated leadership potential and/or had a positive impact on the University or community.
Criteria:
The organization is a particular asset to the university or fills a need at UofL
Number of active members in this group.
Meaningful contribution to students, to the University or surrounding communities
Contributed to a better living and/or learning atmosphere for the community
Lasting impact upon the UofL community
Good standing at the University
Previous recipients are not eligible
Student Organization of the Year
The Student Organization of the Year recognizes a student organization or group for overall efforts to contribute to the University community. The Student Organization of the Year is considered a role model for other organization on the campus.
Criteria:
- Excellence in fulfillment of its organization’s purpose, membership and leadership development, campus life enhancement, community contributions, and University involvement.
- Impact on the UofL community
- Awards and recognition earned
Displays flexibility, initiative, creativity and perseverance
Meaningful contribution to students, University or surrounding communities
Presents variety in programming and works with other organizations to enhance organization’s goals.
Contributed to creating a vibrant campus community
Good standing at the University
Previous year’s recipient is not eligible
