Student Organization Awards

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 Advisor of the Year Award is awarded to an advisor of a student organization who:  

• Has had a positive impact on the 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.
• Went above and beyond advising duties.
• Is your Student Organization's official Advisor of record and listed as such in the Student Organization Database

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

• Demonstrated outstanding service to the Iowa State University and/or surrounding communities.
• Created a commitment to the welfare of one's communities and understanding the need to contribute meaningfully to society.
• Created valuable learning experiences and growth opportunities for students.

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

Programmed events or activities that align with Iowa State University’s Principles of Community:

• Respect
• Purpose
• Cooperation
• Richness of Diversity
• Freedom from Discrimination
• Honest and Respectful Expression of Ideas

The Outstanding Event of the Year Award recognizes:

• Student organizations for developing, planning, and implementing an outstanding event for the ISU community.
• All types of events, including ones that are social, cultural, recreational, educational, etc. are eligible.
• An event that has fulfilled the mission of the organization.
• Had a positive impact on the ISU or surrounding communities.
• If necessary, the event must have gone through the Event Authorization System.
• Events taking place after award nominations have closed should be nominated the following year.