The Best New RSO award is only open to Registered Student Organizations who have been recognized for less than two academic years (including the current academic year) but have been able to quickly build membership and become a known presence and have a positive impact on campus through its successful marketing, activities, and programs. It recognizes success in both quality and quantity of activities, as well as establishing relationships with other organizations and departments.

*NOTE: The previous year’s award recipient is not eligible for this year.

Eligible Organizations: Registered Student Organizations

The Outstanding Advisor award recognizes outstanding support and guidance by the volunteer advisor (full-time exempt staff member) of an organization. The individual must demonstrate devotion, caring and mentoring to the organization. This is a person who exceeds expectations, attends meetings/events on a regular basis and has a positive impact on the success of the organization and its leaders.

*NOTE: Professional advisors, as well as advisors who received the award the previous year, are not eligible.

The RSO Leader of the Year is awarded to any member of a registered student organization who has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills. The member has been instrumental in helping the chapter work towards its mission as well as help plan and conducts successful programming.

*NOTE: The individual does NOT need to be an officer of the organization or chapter, but rather someone who has provided leadership to the group, its members, and the University community.

Eligible Organizations: Registered Student Organizations

The Outstanding Treasurer award recognizes the outstanding management of the group’s treasury books, reconciliation of ledgers, and reimbursement of funds. In addition, this individual should have made efforts to increase the organization’s funds as well as obtain necessary funding properly in order to implement planned events successfully.

Eligible Organizations: Registered Student Organizations

The Outstanding Program/Event award recognizes an organization for following its mission and purpose through planning and implementing a program or event exceedingly well. The program must coincide with the organization’s mission and should have provided a positive reflection of the organization to the campus community beyond its own members. Here is a list of possible categories for RSOs within Outstanding Program/Event award umbrella: Community Service, Philanthropy, Cultural, Health & Wellness, Alumni Engagement, Community Engagement, Risk Management, Performing Arts, Large Scale, Global, Lecture, Educational, New, Annual, and Recreational.

*NOTE: All programs must have been held ON CAMPUS. For programs sponsored by two or more organizations, all groups are eligible for the award.

Eligible Organizations: Registered Student Organizations