The Student Organizations Excellence Awards recognize the accomplishments of student organizations and leaders at UNC Charlotte. An annual awards banquet is held at the end of the spring semester. Listed below are the categories for recognition for the 2007 – 2008 academic year.
Excellence Awards Categories
Outstanding Student Organization
Recognizes the student organization that demonstrated consistent flexibility, initiative, creativity, and perseverance. Made a meaningful contribution to students, the University, and/or the surrounding community. Organized activities, events, and programs that have had a significant impact on the quality of campus life at UNC Charlotte.
Outstanding New Student Organization (registered after January 31, 2007)
Recognizes a newly registered student organization exhibiting initiative in organizational development and strong potential to contribute to the quality of life as a recognized student organization at UNC Charlotte. Established a positive presence within the University and/or in the surrounding community. Collaborated with other student organizations and/or University departments.
Outstanding Student Organization Program
Recognizes a student organization program that enhanced the University community by utilizing a different and creative approach. Explored and fostered innovative and efficient ways to reach and involve diverse student audiences. Coordinated and managed a fiscally sound, well-planned program that was open to all UNC Charlotte students.
49er Pride / Most Spirited Student Organization
Recognizes the student organization that best displayed spirit for its organization and UNC Charlotte. Demonstrated 49er pride and strived to enhance the campus community through support of University traditions, events, and "Niner Nation".
Best Example of Teamwork by a Student Organization
Recognizes the student organization that most embodied the elements of teamwork, collaboration, and quality programming that benefit UNC Charlotte. Worked most effectively with other student organizations, University departments, and/or the greater Charlotte community.
Outstanding Contribution to the Greater Community by a Student Organization
Recognizes a student organization that made a meaningful contribution to the surrounding community through service. Addressed an existing problem, was committed to working with and for others, and successfully inspired and motivated others to act.
Outstanding Student Organization Web Page
Recognizes a student organization with the most impressive web page. Items for assessment include originality of the web page, creativity (layout and graphics), usability/navigation, and up-to-date/pertinent information. Created by a student and not professionally maintained.
Outstanding Student Organization Leader
Recognizes a student leader who provided exemplary service, commitment, and strong leadership to a student organization and UNC Charlotte. Made a meaningful contribution to members of the organization. Motivated the group. Made him/herself available to student organization members and brought out strengths and talents of individuals in the group. Exemplified integrity in all words and actions. Demonstrated initiative by seeking ways to challenge the present and enrich the future.
Leadership Legacy
Recognizes a student leader whose long-term dedication and commitment have made a positive impact on sustaining the visibility of a student organization. Presented to a long-standing member of the organization that has left a positive mark on the group and at UNC Charlotte.
Quiet Influence / Unsung Hero
Recognizes a student that puts his/her heart and soul into everything he/she does, but often goes unrecognized, works "behind the scenes," goes above and beyond typical requirements of a student organization member.
Outstanding New Advisor
Recognizes an advisor in his/her first or second year advising a student group who provides outstanding support for the organization in all situations and gives organization members fresh ideas that enhance their learning.
Lifetime Achievement for Student Organization Advising
Recognizes an advisor who has at least three years experience as a student organization advisor at UNC Charlotte. Has had a positive impact on a student organization and the University community. Demonstrates strong advising skills, is readily available to students, and takes great strides to help the organization's leaders.
Awards and Recognition
Student Organization award recipients and individual award recipients will receive a plaque in recognition of a job well done!
Timeline
March 10, 2008 Applications made available online at http://studentorgs.uncc.edu
April 4, 2008 All completed nominations must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. to the Student Organizations Office, 369 P Cone University Center, or by e-mail to studentorgs@uncc.edu
April 28, 2008 Student Organizations Excellence Awards banquet and program beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Salons (3rd Floor), Student Activities Center (SAC).
Forms
Click here to download the 2007-2008 Excellence Awards packet.
