Student Organization Awards Programs
. . .recognizes the diligent work that organizations and individuals have done for the
current year- it has not gone unnoticed! Although there are platforms and missions that
are mandated by your organization we know that some go above and beyond to serve,
educate and help others. Take the time to nominate others or your own organization and
relish in the company of others that are out to do the same as you.
Listed below are categories for the 2014 S.O.A.P. Awards where organizations and
individuals are able to reflect on their contributions and nominate for the appropriate area.
Eligibility: All nominees/organizations must be recognized and registered as a student
organization with the Office of Student Engagement; individuals must be an undergraduate
or graduate student enrolled for the current academic year and programs must have
occurred during the 2013-2014 academic year.
When nominating, consider:
 What contributions did this program/organization/individual make
 How has this program/organization/individual contributed to a better living
and/or learning environment for the community it targeted
 What makes this program/organization/individual stand out from others and why
is it worthy of recognition
On the Student Organization Awards Program Nomination Form, list one
program/organization/individual per sheet. Include in-depth explanations on why you are
nominating and provide any supporting materials as needed; scanning and emailing
photographs are recommended for a clearer visual. Additional supporting pages can be
attached.
Nomination submissions are due Monday, March 31, 2014 by 3:00 p.m. to room
310 of Evans Hall or via email to irmccraw@pvamu.edu /936-261-3566.
The Student Organization Awards Program and reception is Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at
5:30 p.m. in the Willie A. Tempton Memorial Student Center Ballroom, 2nd floor.
All nominations must be typed and submitted to Isis McCraw in Special Programs located in Evans Hall
Room 310 or emailed to irmccraw@pvamu.edu by 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Student Organization Awards Programs
Categories
PRESIDENT’S CUP
Bestowed upon the organization
that has positively contributed to
campus life, exhibits the true spirit
of ‘Panther Pride’ and whose
members exemplify the essence of
the ‘PV Man/PV Woman’.
LEADERSHIP LEGACY
Recognizes a student leader whose
long-term
dedication
and
commitment has made a positive
impact on sustaining the visibility
of
a
student
organization.
Presented to a long-standing
member of the organization that
has left a positive mark on the
group and at PVAMU.
OUTSTANDING NEW ADVISOR
Recognizes an advisor in their first
or second year who provides
outstanding support for the
organization in all situations and
gives its members fresh ideas that
enhance their learning.
QUIET INFLUENCE
Recognizes a student that puts
their heart and soul into
everything they do, but often goes
unrecognized, works ‘behind the
scenes’, goes above and beyond
typical requirements of a student
organization member.
ADVISOR OF THE YEAR
Recognizes an advisor who has at
least three years’ experience and
has exceeded the expectations of
advising.
Has had a positive
impact on a student organization
and the University community.
Demonstrates strong advising
skills, is accessible to students and
takes great strides to help the
organization’s leaders.
TEAMWORK
Recognizes the organization that
has most embodied the elements
of teamwork, collaboration, and
quality programming, has worked
most effectively with other student
organizations,
University
departments, and/or the greater
PVAMU community.
PROGRAM PRODUCTIVITY
Recognizes an organization that
has considered quality and
quantity of programs, has full
calendar of events that require the
majority of the organization to
step-up, plan and orchestrate over
8 programs for the current term.
All nominations must be typed and submitted to Isis McCraw in Special Programs located in Evans Hall
Room 310 or emailed to irmccraw@pvamu.edu by 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2014
SPIRIT
Recognizes an organization that
has embraced the university’s
traditions and culture and shows
support to the many elements of
the institution that make it
‘number
one’
outside
of
academics.
CONSISTENCY
Constantly
gives
exceptional
service and has made a positive
impact throughout its four year
term as members.
Conducts
programs on a regular basis where
the community anticipates and
expects it regularly.
CREATIVITY
Recognizes an organization that
has thought ‘outside the box’ when
it comes to methods of programs,
needing funding, targeting a
forgotten audience or seeking an
unusual outcome.
LOCAL COMMUNITY
CONTRIBUTION
Recognizes an organization that
made a meaningful contribution to
the local community through
service by addressing an existing
problem, filling a void and was
committed to working with and for
others and successfully inspired
and motivated others to act
contributed
to
the
local
community.
PROGRAM of the YEAR
1. SOCIAL
Recognizes an organization
that focused on areas outside
of academics that added to the
college
experience
and
encouraged
students
to
interact positively with their
peers and community.
2. EDUCATIONAL
Recognizes an organization
that contributed to the mission
of PVAMU and has presented
an exceptional educational
program that addressed a topic
or issue with the goal of
educating
the
campus
community.
3. DIVERSITY
Recognizes an organization
that reached a broad range of
participants,
targeted
the
topics of diversity and/or
focused
on
topics
that
enhanced the understanding,
tolerance, and acceptance of
differences.
All nominations must be typed and submitted to Isis McCraw in Special Programs located in Evans Hall
Room 310 or emailed to irmccraw@pvamu.edu by 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Student Organization Awards Programs
Nomination Form
Nominee
STUDENT ORGANIZATION: _________________________________________
ADVISOR: _________________________________________
ADVISOR NUMBER/EMAIL: _________________________________________
Program Details
See page 1 for nomination considerations
Award Category (See pages 1 and 2) ____________________________________ _
Nominator
NAME: __________________________________________________
DEPT. /ORGANZATION:________________________________
NUMBER/EMAIL: ______________________________________
All nominations must be typed and submitted to Isis McCraw in Special Programs located in Evans Hall
Room 310 or emailed to irmccraw@pvamu.edu by 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2014