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.

This award recognizes a student who has been highly engaged in philanthropic activities on the University of Delaware campus to support local or national causes. This individual is someone who makes tremendous strides in creating and promoting philanthropic events.

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

Every year we recognize a UD staff or community member who has contributed to the success of student organizations. This special award is affectionately called “The Bernie” in honor of the staff person, Bernadette “Bernie” Coslar whom the award memorializes.

NOTE: This should not be the advisor of the RSO submitting this nomination.

The Rosin Rising Star Award was established in recognition and remembrance of Matthew Rosin. Matthew was a sophomore student leader who passed away in the spring of 2016. One first-year or sophomore undergraduate is honored with this award for demonstrating outstanding leadership potential in helping to produce campus-wide, co-curricular programs. The recipient must exhibit a high degree of student group involvement, organizational support, and leadership growth and development.

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

Eligible Individuals: First-Year or Sophomore Undergraduate

Each year a junior or senior undergraduate is honored for outstanding contributions to campus-wide co-curricular programs, as well as a high quality of leadership and organizational ability in helping plan and present programs. The Grossman Memorial Award was established by the Class of 1963 in remembrance of their classmates, Judy and Bill Grossman. Winners of this Grossman Memorial Award will receive a monetary award. 

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

Eligible Individuals: Junior or Senior Undergraduate

The Blue Hen Spirit Award is given to a student who demonstrates and enhances the Blue Hen spirit. This student exhibits high involvement in RSOs, contributes to the University through UD traditions and events, and creates positive experiences among the Blue Hen community.