Student Organization Awards

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2021-2022 Student Organization Awards!

Outstanding Commitment to Service Award 

Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity

Outstanding Commitment to Diversity Award

Society of Women Engineers

Outstanding Event of the Year Award

Malaysian Cultural Night, Ames Student Association for Malaysians

Outstanding Advisor of the Year Award

Breanna Wetzler, Students Helping Our Peers

Outstanding Student Leader of the Year Award

Natalia Rios Martinez, Political Science Club

Past Recipients

Award Categories

The Outstanding Student Leader of the Year Award is awarded to an individual in a student organization who has:

• Inspired the growth and development of others. 

• Made a meaningful contribution to the organization and impacted fellow students.

• Demonstrated initiative by seeking ways to challenge the present and enrich the future of their organization or the community at large. 

• Went above and beyond designated duties and expectations.

The Outstanding Student Organization Adviser of the Year Award is awarded to an adviser of a student organization who:  

• Has had a positive impact on a student organization and the University community.

• Went above and beyond advising duties.

• Demonstrates strong advising skills, is readily available to students, and takes great strides to help the organization's leaders.

• Must be an official student organization adviser 

The Outstanding Commitment to Service Award is awarded to a student organization that has:

• Demonstrated outstanding service to the Iowa State University and Ames communities.

• Promoted the public good, not for financial gain.

• Created valuable learning experiences for students.

• Nominations should be for student organizations only.

The Outstanding Commitment to Diversity Award is awarded to a student organization that has:

• Programmed events surrounding social justice and diversity.

• Utilized accessibility and inclusivity within programming.

• Made a meaningful contribution to the student, University, and surrounding communities.

• Exemplified integrity in all areas of the organization.

• Nominations should be for student organizations only.

The Outstanding Event of the Year Award recognizes:

• Student organizations for conceiving, planning, and implementing an outstanding event for the ISU community.

• An event that has fulfilled the mission of the organization(s).

• All types of events, including ones that are social, cultural, recreational, educational, etc. are eligible.

• An event open to the entire ISU community and/or public.

Contact studentengage@iastate.edu for more information.