Student Involvement Center Awards
Each year the Student Involvement Center and the Student Alumni Council co-sponsor the annual Student Involvement Recognition Ceremony to recognize Illinois State students and registered student organization advisors for excellence in student involvement. Applications for these awards will be made available in March of each year.
Individual Awards
- Ritamae Carroll First-Year Involvement Award - recognizes a student (freshman or first year transfer) who in his/her first year at Illinois State University has become an active member of the campus community while maintaining good academic standing. The recipient of this endowed award receives a recognition plaque/certificate and a monetary award.
- Mike Schermer Outstanding Student Leader Award - recognizes outstanding contributions to the Illinois State University community. This student exemplifies leadership and excellence through their service and dedication to the student body. This is also demonstrated through a willingness and ability to work with others in an effort to better the quality of student life for all. The individual shows the ability to achieve and excel and seeks to improve and make changes not only for oneself but for the benefit of peers. The student accepts challenges and in turn challenges others. This individual's achievements are not measured solely by successes but also through failures where the student has shown growth. This outstanding student leader is an asset not only to organizations or departments, but to the University as a whole.
RSO Awards
- Small Registered Student Organization of the Year - Recognizes outstanding contributions by a small registered student organization (25 members or less). The organization must have made a significant impact on the Illinois State campus community by their activities that reflect their mission, and exceeded their goals for the past academic year.
- Large Registered Student Organization of the Year - Recognizes the contributions of a larger student organization (26 or more members). The organization must have made a significant impact on the Illinois State campus community by their activities that reflect their mission, and exceeded their goals for the past academic year.
- Outstanding Diversity/Multicultural Program of the Year - Recognizes a student-driven diversity/multicultural program that has been held in the past academic year. The program must have been dedicated to building positive interaction among cultures; promoted awareness of cultures and global issues through student engagement; and provided opportunities for students to learn about the importance of diversity and multiculturalism. Resources (people, time, funds, materials, etc.) were utilized effectively in the development and implementation of the program. The program was widely publicized. The primary producers of the program were students.
- Outstanding Service/Volunteer Program of the Year - Resources (people, time, funds, materials, creativity, etc.) were utilized effectively in the development and implementation of the program. The program was widely publicized. The primary producers of the program were students. The program will have demonstrated the commitment of the organization to community service. Nominations should be supported by the agency being benefited.
- Outstanding Social/Entertainment Program of the Year - The program was geared towards student interests, and provided social opportunities for students to interact in a fun and safe environment. The program was widely publicized. This program could be a series event, or occur one time. The primary producers of the program were students.
- Outstanding Philanthropic Program of the Year - The program should exemplify the dedication and financial contributions directed towards the welfare of those in need. The primary producers of the program were students. This program could be a series event, or occur one time. Nominations should be supported by the agency being benefited.
Previous Award Winners
Below is the list of award recipients recognized at the 2008-2009 Student Involvement Recognition Ceremony.
Individual Leadership Awards
Organizational Awards
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