2015- 2016 Celebration of University Leadership Awards Information and Nomination Packet Nominations Due: April 1st 2016 by 5:00pm Bring to the Office of Student Activities (GUC 125) CUL Awards Night: “Golden Gull Awards” ON Wednesday May 4, 2016 At 7:00pm Wicomico Room CUL AWARD PRESENTATION FORM Each Registered Student Organization is offered the opportunity to present individual awards to members of their own organizations. These awards might be to recognize their “Member of the Year,” or they might be traditional awards that the RSO gives out every year. Because of the scope of CUL, and in the interest of time, each organization is allowed to present a maximum of four (4) awards at the CUL. We are also asking that your organization provide a brief description of either the winner of your award or the history and the criteria of the award and include it with this form. Basically, we need you to write the script for your award presentation. To Order a Plaque: Please include your account code here: ____ You must also attach a Microsoft word document complete with text and logos (in .esp format) of how you would like the plaque to look. Turn in this form along with text and logos to the Student Activities Office no later than 5:00pm Friday, April 1st 2016. Please also email an electronic copy of your logo to studentactivities@salisbury.edu the same day you turn in this form to the Student Activities Office (GUC 125). Please use subject line “CUL Presentation Form RSO Logo” in your email for reference. The form will go to Etch Art exactly how you sent it. Your account will be charged $13.00 for a colored logo 4x6 plaque or $15.00 for a non-colored logo 4x6 plaque prior to the event. Please submit your logo in adobe illustrator, eps (encapsulated post script). Please email your logo to EtchArtAwards@yahoo.com no later than 5:00pm Friday, April 1st 2016. If you do not have an account with the Appropriations Board please contact them via email at appbd@gulls.salisbury.edu . No later than 5 pm Friday March 25th 2016. ORGANIZATION: __________________________________ Name of person completing form: ______________________ E-mail Address: Who will be on stage presenting your awards? (We recommend a senior officer and/or an advisor) ______________ Please list each award as you wish it to appear in the program 1. Name of the Award: Presented to: Script: _______________________________________ ___________________________________________ 2. Name of the Award: Presented to: Script: Script: ___________________________________________ Script: ____________________________________________ Script: ________________________________ ________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 5. Name of the Award: Presented to: ________________________________ ________________________________________ 4. Name of the Award: Presented to: ________________________________ ________________________________________ 3. Name of the Award: Presented to: ___________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Please place a check below by your choice Colored logo_______ Non-colored logo______ CUL INVITATION REQUEST Organization: ____________________________ Person Completing Form: _________________ Email: _________________________________ All applicants/ nominees and the individuals who nominated them are invited to attend the Celebration of University Leadership the evening of Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Please RSVP with the names of organization members planning to attend. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ If there are additional invitations your organization wishes to extend outside of your organization, please note names and addresses below. Invitations will be sent no later than April 27th, 2016. Please feel free to submit additional pages if the space provided is insufficient. Name: Address: ________________________________ ______________________________ Name: Address: ________________________________ ______________________________ Name: Address: ________________________________ ______________________________ Name: Address: ________________________________ ______________________________ Name: Address: ________________________________ ______________________________ EVENT OF THE YEAR Purpose: This award has been created to acknowledge the continued efforts of our student organizations to work together and enhance the entire campus community through large-scale event planning. Applicants/Nominees for should meet the following criteria: The organization(s) must be in good standing with SGA The event must have occurred between April 2015 and April 2016. The event must have been open to the entire campus community. The event should have been non-alcoholic or encouraged the safe and responsible consumption of alcohol by its attendees. The event should have been located on campus or provided excellent transportation to and from campus. The event should have encouraged the interaction of a multiple organizations. The event should have been well planned. The event should have had a developed advertising campaign. The event should have been well attended. Name of Event: ____________________________________ Name of Organization Sponsoring Event: ______________ Current President: _________________________________ Current Advisor: __________________________________ Supporting Documentation is usually in the form of letters of recommendation. If you submit an application without supporting documentation it is harder for the judges to understand the impact that the event has had and while you may have been in attendance you should write the letter(s) assuming the judges were not. If you are attaching a letter separate please indicate below. If not, please indicate otherwise. Supporting Documentation: __________________________ Person completing form: _________________________ E-mail: _________________________________ Applications and all supporting documentation are due in the Office of Student Activities, Organizations & Leadership (GUC 125) no later than 5pm Friday, April 1st 2016 We strongly suggest keeping a copy of your application for your records. DAN LANDSMAN OUTSTANDING STUDENT LEADER AWARD Purpose: This award was created as a memorial to Dan Landsman, and a way to recognize students who impact student life through their varied commitments and activities. This is a student who is active and working for students in a variety of ways. The people we count on, but who rarely get recognized. Applicants/Nominees for should meet the following criteria: The nominee should be a junior or senior with the University. The nominee should possess demonstrated leadership abilities. The nominee should have a demonstrated dedication to improving student life. The nominee should demonstrate compassion for his/her fellow students. Name of Nominee: __________________________________ Organizations involved with: _________________________ Supporting Documentation is usually in the form of letters of recommendation. If you submit an application without supporting documentation it is harder for the judges to understand the impact that the student has made and while you may know and have seen the impact the student has made, you should write the letter(s) assuming the judges have not. If you are attaching a letter separate please indicate below. If not, please indicate otherwise. Supporting Documentation: ___________________________ Person completing form: ___________________________ Email: __________________________________________ Applications and all supporting documentation are due in the Office of Student Activities, Organizations & Leadership (GUC 125) no later than 5pm Friday, April 1st 2016.We strongly suggest keeping a copy of your application for your records. OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT Purpose: To acknowledge the efforts of organizations who have identified and addressed the needs of others through giving of themselves through service. Applicants/Nominees for should meet the following criteria: The organization(s) involved must be in good standing with the SGA The community service must be an offering by an organization or organizations that is a one-time or infrequent occurrence. (Annual events are acceptable). The event must be exceptional and creative in its implementation and presentation. The event must have demonstrated the commitment of the organization to community service/philanthropy. The event must have involved a significant number of the membership of the organization. The event must have had attendance and/or the participation of nonmembers Nominations should be supported by the beneficiary /the agency being benefited. Name of Event: _______________________________________ Name of Organization Sponsoring Event: _________________ Current Officers/Advisor: ______________________________ Supporting Documentation is usually in the form of letters of recommendation. If you submit an application without supporting documentation it is harder for the judges to understand the impact that the event has had and while you may have been in attendance you should write the letter(s) assuming the judges were not. If you are attaching a letter separate please indicate below. If not, please indicate otherwise. Supporting Documentation: _____________________________ Person completing form: _____________________________ Email: ____________________________________________ Applications and all supporting documentation are due in the Office of Student Activities, Organizations & Leadership (GUC 125) no later than 5pm Friday, April 1st 2016. We strongly suggest keeping a copy of your application for your records. OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM Purpose: To acknowledge the efforts of organizations who have identified and addressed the needs of others through giving of themselves through service. Applicants/Nominees for should meet the following criteria: The organization must be in good standing with The SGA. The community service must have taken place on multiple occasions or at regular intervals over a minimum of 1 semester. The program must be exceptional and creative in its implementation and presentation. The program must have demonstrated the commitment of the organization to community service/philanthropy. The program must have involved a significant number of the membership of the organization. The program must have had attendance and/or the participation of nonmembers. Nominations should be supported by the beneficiary /the agency being benefited. Name of Program: _____________________________________ Name of Organization Sponsoring Event: __________________ Current Officers/Advisor: _______________________________ Supporting Documentation is usually in the form of letters of recommendation. If you submit an application without supporting documentation it is harder for the judges to understand the impact that the program has had and while you may have seen the impact of the program you should write the letter(s) assuming the judges have not. If you are attaching a letter separate please indicate below. If not, please indicate otherwise. Supporting Documentation: ______________________________ Person completing form: ______________________________ Email: _____________________________________________ Applications and all supporting documentation are due in the Office of Student Activities, Organizations & Leadership (GUC 125) no later than 5pm Friday, April 1st 2016. We strongly suggest keeping a copy of your application for your records. OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO STUDENT LIFE Purpose: This award was created to recognize the member(s) of the University staff whose job includes assisting student groups, but whose work with students has increased the motivation and success of these groups. Applicants/Nominees for should meet the following criteria: The organization must be in good standing with The SGA. The nominee must be a member of the staff or faculty of Salisbury University. The nominee should demonstrate a commitment to improving student life at Salisbury University. The nominee should have a positive impact on students. The nominee must exhibit significant contributions to campus life. The nominee must have attempted to bridge gaps between the University administration and the students. The nominee should represent the University to the best of his/her ability. The nominee should be a role model to students and peers alike. The Organization should feel that the nominee has gone “beyond the call of duty.” Name of Nominee: ____________________________________ Position at the University: ______________________________ Supporting Documentation is usually in the form of letters of recommendation. If you submit an application without supporting documentation it is harder for the judges to understand the contribution that was made and while you may have seen the contribution you should write the letter(s) assuming the judges have not. If you are attaching a letter separate please indicate below. If not, please indicate otherwise. Supporting Documentation: _____________________________ Person completing form: _____________________________ Email: ____________________________________________ Applications and all supporting documentation are due in the Office of Student Activities, Organizations & Leadership (GUC 125) no later than 5pm Friday, April 1st 2016. We strongly suggest keeping a copy of your application for your records. OUTSTANDING NEW RSO Purpose: This award was created to acknowledge the efforts of students to get involved and impact student life through the creation of new clubs and organizations. Applicants/Nominees for should meet the following criteria: The organization must be in good standing with The SGA The organization must have been started/chartered & recognized by SGA between January 2015 and January 2016. The organization must have increased significantly in membership The organization must be able to demonstrate a commitment to advancing the quality of student life through programs and activities. The organization must have attempted to bridge gaps between organizations and individuals. The organization must have a demonstrated commitment to service. The organization should be a documented, regular participant in SGA recognized events (such as Homecoming, Student Activities Fair, Earth Day, Multicultural Festival, etc.). Name of Organization: _________________________________ Current Officers/Advisor: ______________________________ Supporting Documentation is usually in the form of letters of recommendation. If you submit an application without supporting documentation it is harder for the judges to understand the impact that the RSO has had and while you may have experienced the impact you should write the letter(s) assuming the judges have not. If you are attaching a letter separate please indicate below. If not, please indicate otherwise. Supporting Documentation: _____________________________ Person completing form: _____________________________ Email: ___________________________________________ Applications and all supporting documentation are due in the Office of Student Activities, Organizations & Leadership (GUC 125) no later than 5pm Friday, April 1st 2016. We strongly suggest keeping a copy of your application for your records. OUTSTANDING RSO ADVISOR Purpose: To acknowledge the efforts of student organization advisors who consistently strive for the good of the organization and its members. One who goes “above and beyond” their duties. Applicants/Nominees for should meet the following criteria: The organization must be in good standing with The SGA The advisor must be a member of the staff or faculty of Salisbury University. The advisor must be a volunteer, not required to advise the organization based on his/her job description or payment. The advisor must have served as advisor for a minimum of 2 consecutive semesters. The advisor should demonstrate a commitment to the organization and its members. The advisor should have a positive impact on the organization. Contributions by the advisor to the organization should be apparent. Name of Advisor: ____________________________________ Name of Organization Sponsoring Event: ________________ Current Officers/Advisor: _____________________________ Supporting Documentation is usually in the form of letters of recommendation. If you submit an application without supporting documentation it is harder for the judges to understand the impact that the advisor has had and while you may have seen and understand the impact the advisor has you should write the letter(s) assuming the judges have not. If you are attaching a letter separate please indicate below. If not, please indicate otherwise. Supporting Documentation: ____________________________ Person completing form: ____________________________ Email: ___________________________________________ Applications and all supporting documentation are due in the Office of Student Activities, Organizations & Leadership (GUC 125) no later than 5pm Friday, April 1st We strongly suggest keeping a copy of your application for your records. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Purpose: To acknowledge the efforts of student organization advisors who consistently strive for the good of the organization and its members. One who goes “above and beyond” their duties. Applicants/Nominees for should meet the following criteria: The nominee must be a member of the staff or faculty of Salisbury University. The nominee must volunteer services to student organizations and/or student life The nominee must have contributed to student life for a minimum of 5 years. The nominee should demonstrate a commitment to the organization and its members. The nominee should have a positive impact on the organization. Contributions by the nominee to the organization/student should be apparent. Name of Nominee: ____________________________________ Name of Organization Sponsoring Event: ________________ Current Officers/Advisor: _____________________________ Supporting Documentation is usually in the form of letters of recommendation. If you submit an application without supporting documentation it is harder for the judges to understand the impact that the staff or faculty member has made and while you may know and have seen the impact the staff or faculty has made, you should write the letter(s) assuming the judges have not. If you are attaching a letter separate please indicate below. If not, please indicate otherwise. Supporting Documentation: ____________________________ Person completing form: ____________________________ Email: ___________________________________________ Applications and all supporting documentation are due in the Office of Student Activities, Organizations & Leadership (GUC 125) no later than 5pm Friday, April 1st 2016. We strongly suggest keeping a copy of your application for your records. OUTSTANDING RSO PRESIDENT Purpose: To acknowledge the individual who has accepted and achieved in a difficult role with many responsibilities. One who has gone “beyond the call of duty” to attend to the success of the organization. Applicants/Nominees for should meet the following criteria: The organization must be in good standing with The SGA The president must be a member of the student body of Salisbury University. The president must have served as president for a minimum of 2 consecutive semesters with a term of office completed no later than spring 2016. The president should demonstrate a commitment to the organization and its members. The president should have significantly enhanced the student organization. The president should represent the organization to the best of his/her ability. The president should be a role model to members. The organization should feel that the president has gone “beyond the call of duty.” Name of President: _________________________________ Name of RSO: _____________________________________ Current Advisor: ___________________________________ Supporting Documentation is usually in the form of letters of recommendation. If you submit an application without supporting documentation it is harder for the judges to understand the impact that the student has made and while you may know and have seen the impact the student has made, you should write the letter(s) assuming the judges have not. If you are attaching a letter separate please indicate below. If not, please indicate otherwise. Supporting Documentation: __________________________ Person completing form: __________________________ Email: _________________________________________ Applications and all supporting documentation are due in the Office of Student Activities, Organizations & Leadership (GUC 125) no later than 5pm Friday, April 1st 2016.We strongly suggest keeping a copy of your application for your records. OUTSTANDING RSO Purpose: To acknowledge the efforts of organizations that has consistently exhibited excellence in all aspects, and has served as positive representatives of Salisbury University. Applicants/Nominees for should meet the following criteria: The organization must be in good standing with The SGA The organization must be able to exhibit significant contributions to campus life. The organization must have attempted to bridge gaps between organizations and individuals. The organization must have demonstrated a commitment to service. The organization should be able to demonstrate a commitment to advancing the quality of student life. The organization should be a documented regular participant in SGA recognized events (such as Homecoming, Student Activities Fair, Earth Day, Multicultural Festival, etc.) Name of RSO: _________________________________________ Current Officers/Advisor: _______________________________ Supporting Documentation is usually in the form of letters of recommendation. If you submit an application without supporting documentation it is harder for the judges to understand the impact that the organization has had and while you may have seen the impact yourself, you should write the letter(s) assuming the judges have not. If you are attaching a letter separate please indicate below. If not, please indicate otherwise. Supporting Documentation: ______________________________ Person completing form: ______________________________ Email: _____________________________________________ Applications and all supporting documentation are due in the Office of Student Activities, Organizations & Leadership (GUC 125) no later than 5pm Friday, April 1st 2016. We strongly suggest keeping a copy of your application for your records. OUTSTANDING RSO WEBSITE Purpose: This award reflects the increasing technological prowess our student groups exhibit, as well as their ability and willingness to promote themselves and their activities. Applicants/Nominees for should meet the following criteria: The organization must be in good standing with The SGA The website must be created and maintained by student(s). The website should be easily navigable. The website must be well-linked to campus and easy to find. The website must provide links to campus resources. The website must be up-to-date. The website should be useful to members and non-members. The website should be informative about the organization, its goals and mission statement and any events and programs offered The website should be creative and attractive. Name of RSO: _________________________________________ Complete Address of Website: ____________________________ Current Webmaster: ____________________________________ Supporting Documentation is usually in the form of letters of recommendation. If you submit an application without supporting documentation it is harder for the judges to understand the impact that the website has had and while you may frequent the website you should write the letter(s) assuming the judges have never seen it. If you are attaching a letter separate please indicate below. If not, please indicate otherwise. Supporting Documentation: ______________________________ Person completing form: _____________________________ Email: ____________________________________________ Applications and all supporting documentation are due in the Office of Student Activities, Organizations & Leadership (GUC 125) no later than 5pm Friday, April 1st 2016. We strongly suggest keeping a copy of your application for your records. Outstanding Emerging Leader Purpose: This award is a way to recognize students who impact student life through their varied commitments and activities, specifically students who exemplify the qualities of leadership, motivates and encourages others, who challenge others to do their best, and is a positive role model for their peers. Applicants/Nominees for should meet the following criteria: The nominee should be a freshman or sophomore with the University. The nominee should possess demonstrated leadership abilities. The nominee should have a demonstrated dedication to improving student life. The nominee should demonstrate compassion for his/her fellow students. Name of Nominee: __________________________________ Organizations involved with: _________________________ Supporting Documentation is usually in the form of letters of recommendation. If you submit an application without supporting documentation it is harder for the judges to understand the impact that the student has made and while you may know and have seen the impact the student has made, you should write the letter(s) assuming the judges have not. If you are attaching a letter separate please indicate below. If not, please indicate otherwise. Supporting Documentation: ___________________________ Person completing form: Email: ___________________________ __________________________________________ Applications and all supporting documentation are due in the Office of Student Activities, Organizations & Leadership (GUC 125) no later than 5pm Friday April 1st, 2016. We strongly suggest keeping a copy of your application for your records. Thinking Outside of the Box Award Purpose: This award has been created to encourage the fostering of civility, respect and understanding within the SU community. This award is to recognize the outstanding efforts and contributions made for the betterment of the of the university environment through the promotion of diverse initiatives and programs by student organizations. Applicants/Nominees for should meet the following criteria: The organization(s) must be in good standing with SGA The event must have occurred between April 2015 and April 2016. The event must have been open to the entire campus community. The event should have been non-alcoholic or encouraged the safe and responsible consumption of alcohol by its attendees. The event should have been located on campus or provided excellent transportation to and from campus. The event should have encouraged the interaction of a multiple organizations and provided an educational opportunity in regards to diverse initiatives. The event should have been well planned. The event should have had a developed advertising campaign. The event should have been well attended. Name of Event: ____________________________________ Name of Organization Sponsoring Event: ______________ Current President: _________________________________ Current Advisor: __________________________________ Supporting Documentation is usually in the form of letters of recommendation. If you submit an application without supporting documentation it is harder for the judges to understand the impact that the event has had and while you may have been in attendance you should write the letter(s) assuming the judges were not. If you are attaching a letter separate please indicate below. If not, please indicate otherwise. Supporting Documentation: __________________________ Person completing form: _________________________ E-mail: _________________________________ Applications and all supporting documentation are due in the Office of Student Activities, Organizations & Leadership (GUC 125) no later than 5pm Friday April 1st, 2016.We strongly suggest keeping a copy of your application for your records. Chuck Figiel Student Greek Leadership Award (Two awards will be given in varying amounts based on available funding.) To be eligible for this award, you must have the following: 1. A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher and minimum of 45 completed university credits 2. Be an undergraduate student which is continuing his/her studies at SU for the following fall semester 3. Participated as an active member in a University recognized social Greek chapter for at least three continuous semesters 4. Held at least once EC position within your chapter Please complete the attached application. Attached to the application, submit a résumé highlighting your campus involvement (including Greek and non-Greek involvement), a letter of recommendation from a Chapter Advisor, chapter alumni, Alumni Advisor, or a member of the EC for your respective governing council, and an essay including the following: 1.) Briefly share how Greek Life at SU has impacted your SU experience and 2.) Provide an example of a leadership experience or situation that you participated in which bettered the Greek community at SU (Note: Please limit essay to two pages.) Applications and all supporting documentation are due in the Office of Student Activities, Organizations & Leadership (GUC 125) no later than 5pm Friday, April 1st 2016. We strongly suggest keeping a copy of your application for your records. Chuck Figiel Student Greek Leadership Award Full Name: Last First M.I. Address: Street Address Apartment/Unit # City Home Phone: E-mail Address: Social Security Number: Student Organization(s): State Alternate Phone: Cumulative GPA: (minimum 3.0 is required) Date of Membership: ZIP Code Carol Williamson Student Leader Scholarship (Three awards will be given in varying amounts based on available funding.) Please complete the attached application. Submit a résumé and an essay including the following: 1.) An experience in your life where you demonstrated leadership skills. 2.) Give an example of an interest in improving student life at college. 3.) Provide examples of community service projects performed on the SU Campus and/or in the surrounding Salisbury community. 4.) Describe your future goals. 5.) Student must be enrolled for the following fall semester. (Note: Please limit essay to two pages.) The application must be received in the office of the Student Government Association, GUC 125, no later than April 1st, 2016 at 5:00pm. Thank you for your interest. Sincerely, Tyler Gibson SGA President Carol Williamson Student Leadership Scholarship Full Name: Last First M.I. Address: Street Address Apartment/Unit # City Home Phone: E-mail Address: Social Security Number: Student Organization(s): State Alternate Phone: Cumulative GPA: (minimum 3.0 is required) Date of Membership: ZIP Code Outstanding Faculty Member Full Name: Last First M.I. D Department: E-mail Address: Name of Person Nominating: ______________________________________________________ Classes taken with this professor (if any): ____________________________________________ Please also include a personal story about how you have been influenced by this faculty member and what makes them outstanding. Please limit responses to one page. Applications and all supporting documentation are due in the Office of Student Activities, Organizations & Leadership (GUC 125) no later than 5pm Friday, April 1st 2016. We strongly suggest keeping a copy of your application for your records. Outstanding Staff Member Full Name: Last First M.I. Department: E-mail Address: Name of Person Nominating: ______________________________________________________ Please also include a personal story about how you have been influenced by this staff member and what makes them outstanding. Please limit responses to one page. Applications and all supporting documentation are due in the Office of Student Activities, Organizations & Leadership (GUC 125) no later than 5pm Friday, April 1st 2016. We strongly suggest keeping a copy of your application for your records. Female Senior Student Leader of the Year Full Name: Last First M.I. Local Address: Street Address Apartment/Unit # City Home Phone: E-mail Address: State ZIP Code Alternate Phone: Name of Person Nominating: ______________________________________________________ Student Organization(s): Date of Membership: Please also include a personal story about how this person demonstrates leadership and how they may have influenced you while at Salisbury University. Please limit responses to one page. Applications and all supporting documentation are due in the Office of Student Activities, Organizations & Leadership (GUC 125) no later than 5pm Friday, April 1st 2016. We strongly suggest keeping a copy of your application for your records. Male Senior Student Leader of the Year Full Name: Last First M.I. Local Address: Street Address Apartment/Unit # City Home Phone: E-mail Address: State ZIP Code Alternate Phone: Name of Person Nominating: ______________________________________________________ Student Organization(s): Date of Membership: Please also include a personal story about how this person demonstrates leadership and how they may have influenced you while at Salisbury University. Please limit responses to one page. Applications and all supporting documentation are due in the Office of Student Activities, Organizations & Leadership (GUC 125) no later than 5pm Friday, April 1st 2016.We strongly suggest keeping a copy of your application for your records. COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR Purpose: This award is designed to recognize the best collaborative efforts as evidenced by organizational relationships, partnerships, teamwork, and outcomes achieved. This award is a testimony to the belief that a collective whole can yield the greatest results, impact more lives, and improve the experience of more individuals in the SU community. This award is presented to the organization(s) that demonstrate the most successful collaborative effort on a project, program or event. Applicants/Nominees for should meet the following criteria The organization(s) must be in good standing with SGA The event must have occurred between April 2015 and April 2016 The event must have been open to the entire campus community. The event should have been non-alcoholic or encouraged the safe and responsible consumption of alcohol by its attendees The event should have been located on campus or provided excellent transportation to and from campus The event should have been well planned The event should have had a developed advertising campaign The event should have been well attended Name of Event:______________________________________ Name of Organization(S) Sponsoring Event: ___________________________________________________ Current President(s): ______________________________ Current Advisor(s):_________________________________ Supporting documentation is usually in the form of letters of recommendation. If you submit an application without supporting documentation it is harder for the judges to understand the impact that the event has had and while you may have been in attendance you should write the letter(s) assuming the judges were not. If you are attaching a letter separate please indicate below. If not, please indicate otherwise. Supporting Documentation: __________________________________________________ Please completing form: _______________________________ E-mail: ___________________________________________ Applications and all supporting documentation are due in the Office of Student Activities, Organizations & Leadership (GUC 125) no later than 5pm Friday, April 1st 2016. We strongly suggest keeping a copy of your application for your records. INNOVATIVE PROGRAM OF THE YEAR Purpose: This award has been created to acknowledge the continued efforts of our student organizations to work together toward a vibrant and growing campus, and enhance the entire campus community through event planning. This program should feature new ideas and thoughts, with the collaboration or support of multiple organizations or departments. Applicants/Nominees for should meet the following criteria: The organization(s) must be in good standing with SGA The event must have occurred between April 2015 and April 2016. The event must have been open to the entire campus community. The event should have been non-alcoholic or encouraged the safe and responsible consumption of alcohol by its attendees. The event should have been located on campus or provided excellent transportation to and from campus. The event should have involved the use of technologies and unique resources. The event should have been well planned. The event should have had a developed advertising campaign. The event should have been well attended. Name of Event: _______________________________________ Name of Organization Sponsoring Event: _________________________ Current President: ____________________________________________ Current Advisor: ______________________________________________ Supporting Documentation is usually in the form of letters of recommendation. If you submit an application without supporting documentation it is harder for the judges to understand the impact that the program has had and while you may have experienced the program you should write the letter(s) assuming the judges have not. If you are attaching a letter separate please indicate below. If not, indicate otherwise. Supporting Documentation:___________________________________ Person completing form: ____________________________ E-mail _____________________________________________ Applications and all supporting documentation are due in the Office of Student Activities, Organizations & Leadership (GUC 125) no later than 5pm Friday, April 1st 2016.We strongly suggest keeping a copy of your application for your records.