The Outstanding Leader Award recognizes a campus leader who has contributed significantly to a student organization or co-curricular program, going above and beyond to engage members, and contribute to the student experience.
- Demonstrates well-rounded leadership excellence in the service to the co-curricular programs
- Exhibits a strong commitment to university development through impactful initiatives
- Must have completed all Campus Leadership program requirements
- Must be a student or alum in good standing with the University
Nominations may be made by faculty, staff, students, alumni, and those familiar with the nominee’s work.
- Nominations may be made by faculty, staff, students, alumni, and those familiar with the nominee's leadership experience
- Self-nominations accepted
- Letters of recommendation, personal essay, and supplemental evidence (work samples, resume, etc.)
- Top candidates selected by the Office of Student and Alumni Affairs
- Final approval granted by the University President
- Award recipients will be honored during Commencement weekend, and should we have an in-person celebration, up to two nights of accommodations and individual travel expenses to attend Commencement will be paid for by the University
- Award recipients receive a crystal trophy
- Award recipients are not required to attend Commencement to accept the award