Student Leadership Awards

Requirements

• Be an undergraduate student in good academic and conduct standing.
• Be enrolled at Michigan Tech during the current academic year

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• Student nominees must write an essay describing the leadership activities which they have been involved in at Michigan Tech. The essay should demonstrate the level of leadership and magnitude of their accomplishments on the organization(s) which they have been involved, as well as the University community. The essay should also define how these leadership opportunities and experiences have impacted them personally. Leadership involvement can include scholarly endeavors, co-curricular service, community service, and religious and/or philanthropic activities.
• Student nominees must also submit a current resume.
• Recipient of award will receive $1,000.

President's Award Nomination Form

Requirements

Each academic department nominates one student to represent their department as its Departmental Scholar. From the collective departments, one student is selected to receive this award.

The Provost’s Award for Scholarship is given to a senior who best represents student scholarship at Michigan Tech. This outstanding student is considered excellent not only by academic standards, but also for participation in research scholarship activity, levels of intellectual curiosity, creativity, and communication skills.

Requirements

• Be an undergraduate student in good academic and conduct standing.
• Be enrolled at Michigan Tech during the current academic year

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• Student nominees must write an essay describing the volunteer/community services they have been involved in while enrolled as a Michigan Tech student. The essay should demonstrate how that experience has benefited those served, as well as them personally. The service may have been performed at Michigan Tech or the larger community, and can include community service, religious and/or philanthropic organizations. This award is designed to recognize students demonstrating leadership, engagement in community, and a commitment to service.
• Student nominees must also submit a current resume.
• Recipient of award will receive $1,000.

Dean of Students Award Nomination Form

Requirements

• Be an enrolled, full-time undergraduate student at Michigan Tech.
• Had a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or better at the end of the Fall semester of the current academic year.
• Display outstanding leadership accomplishments which promote diversity, social equality, or racial/ethnic and cultural understanding at Michigan Tech.

Percy Julian Award Nomination Form

The Clair M Donovan Award recognizes a Michigan Tech faculty or staff member, student, or an exceptional community member who has contributed the most outstanding service during the preceding year. This award is in honor of Clair M Donovan, who made immeasurable contributions to Michigan Tech through his service as national president of Blue Key, as an alumnus, and as a civil leader.

Requirements

• Be a Michigan Tech faculty or staff member, student, or an exceptional community member.
• Has positively contributed to the public image of the University.
• Demonstrates a continuing interest in the development of the University.

Clair M Donovan Award Nomination Form

The Outstanding Future Alumni Awar d was created in 2014 to recognize the contribution of a student volunteer who supports the Alumni Engagement mission of “Celebrating Traditions. Creating Connections.” Consideration is given to students who are making a difference, and demonstrate a commitment to the success of an existing Michigan Tech tradition, or create a new one!  

Requirements

• Be an enrolled, full-time Michigan Tech student in good conduct and academic standing.
• Be enrolled at Michigan Tech during the current academic year.
• Be actively involved in a Tech tradition.
• Recipient of award will receive $500

Future Alumni Award Nomination Form

Requirements

• Be an enrolled, full-time Michigan Tech student in good conduct and academic standing or an officially registered student organization.
• Service project has enhanced the quality of life and made a significant improvement to the community.

Community Service Project Nomination Form

Requirements

• Be an enrolled, full-time Michigan Tech student in good conduct and academic standing.
• Be actively involved and enthusiastic in campus activities.
• Demonstrate initiative and flexibility.

Exceptional Enthusiasm as a Student Leader Award Nomination Form

Requirements

• Be an enrolled, full-time Michigan Tech student in good conduct and academic standing.
• Have held a past or present leadership position in a student governance body.
• Represent the entire constituency fairly and accurately.
• Have made significant improvements to the organization and community.

Exceptional Leadership in a Student Governance Award Nomination Form

Requirements

• Be a student or registered student organization sponsored event, or be a collaborative event or initiative involving students.
• Made a positive impact on Michigan Tech's community.
• Includes, but not limited to, fundraising, diversity, educational, or social activities.
• Projects and activities that are designed to accommodate or effect, and are open to the entire Michigan Tech student population.

Exceptional Program Award Nomination Form

Requirements

• Be an officially registered student organization through Student Leadership and Involvement.
• Have made significant improvement during the current academic year.

Most Improved Student Organization Award Nomination Form

Requirements

• Be an enrolled, full-time, undergraduate (1st or 2nd year) Michigan Tech student in good conduct and academic standing.
• Show great potential for leadership.
• Attempt to develop themselves personally in everything they do.

Rising Star Award Nomination Form

Requirements

• Be an enrolled, full-time Michigan Tech student in good conduct and academic standing.
• Be employed on campus for at least one semester.
• Show responsibility, dependability, and follow-through on tasks.
• Show initiative and perseverance above and beyond their responsibilities.
• Be able to successfully balance academic work with employment duties.

Student Employee of the Year Award Nomination Form

Requirements

• Be a registered advisor of a registered organization through Student Leadership and Involvement.
• Participate and motivate the organization's membership.
• Be respected by members of the organization.

Student Organization Advisor of the Year Award Nomination Form

Requirements

• Be an officially registered student organization through Student Leadership and Involvement.
• Accomplished goals set for the current academic year.
• Made an exceptional and significant impact on Michigan Tech's Community.

Student Organization of the Year Award Nomination Form