Nomination form for
The University of Connecticut’s
2015 Undergraduate Intern of the Year Award
The Center for Career Development is accepting nominations for the University of Connecticut’s 2015
Undergraduate Intern of the Year. This award is granted to interns who are recognized by both their internship
organization and the University of Connecticut for displaying exceptional qualities and making significant
contributions during their interning term. Depending on the quality and quantity of applicants, there may be
multiple semi-finalists for different academic areas, leading up to one 2015 UConn Intern of the Year.
Nominations may be initiated by the student intern, the UConn Internship Coordinator from the academic
department/faculty member, or the employer; all three must be submitted by the deadline for a complete
nomination package.
A Judges Rating Form is included in this packet of information and is strongly encouraged to be followed by all
participants involved in the award submission, for best consideration.
Questions may be directed to Beth Settje, Associate Director, 860-486-3013 or internships@uconn.edu.
Nominee Criterion:
▪ Completed all hours and requirements of the internship as defined by the employer and the department
overseeing the internship; the internship must have lasted a minimum of ten weeks between 9/1/14 and
8/31/15 during student’s sophomore, junior, or senior year at UConn.
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Student must currently be in, or have graduated with, good standing with the University.
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Leadership: Have demonstrated leadership ability and taken initiative in the internship to go above and
beyond position requirements.
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Service/Activities: Have participated in community and campus involvement.
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Academic achievement: Submit a transcript with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 /4.0.
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Essay: Student nominees are to write an approximately 600 word/maximum two-page essay on why they
believe that they have gone above and beyond their responsibilities and contributed to the betterment of the
organization where they interned. The students should include projects they were involved in, how they
learned from their experience, and how the internship may have influenced their career goals. Nominees
may include information about other campus and community involvement if it is related to the internship.
See the Judges Rating Form for specifics, and use as a guide for statement.
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References: Applicants are to acquire two letters of recommendation: the first from the UConn faculty or
staff member who was affiliated with the student’s internship experience, and a second from the student’s
internship supervisor/employer. Use the Judges Rating Form as a guide for the statement.
Nomination deadline: Completed nomination forms must be received by the Center for Career Development, by
email, fax or hand delivery to WCB 202, no later than Monday, November 2, 2015, 5 PM.
One finalist will be selected from this pool of candidates or semi-finalists to be submitted to represent the
University for the Cooperative Education & Internship Association (CEIA) 2015 National Intern of the Year
Award, to be granted in April 2016, in Dallas, TX at the organization’s national conference.
Students are HIGHLY encouraged to have their résumés critiqued at the Center for Career
Development prior to submission.
The University of Connecticut’s
2015 Undergraduate Intern of the Year Award
Application and Checklist
Name:
Local Address:
Local/Cell Phone:
Email:
Permanent Address:
Permanent Phone:
Major (if applicable):
The following items are attached:
 Transcript, must clearly acknowledge the GPA is over a 2.5/4.0
 Student Essay – follow criteria, no more than 600 word/two pages
 Critiqued Résumé, that contains the internship on it
 Faculty/Staff Reference – the cover sheet and letter of recommendation
 Employer Reference – the cover sheet and letter of recommendation
 Dates of Work Term:
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Submit this completed form and all attachments to the Center for Career Development, Wilbur
Cross 202..
Only complete applications will be considered. Students will be notified of their status prior to the
end of the fall semester.
Due November 2, 2015 to the Center for Career Development, WCB 202
For office use only:
Date Received:
Initials:
The University of Connecticut’s 2015
Undergraduate Intern of the Year Award
Nomination Cover Sheet - UConn Faculty/Staff
Nominee’s name:
_____________________________________
In one-two pages, explain why this student deserves to be recognized as The University of Connecticut’s
Undergraduate Intern of the Year. Applicants will be rated based upon their recommendations, so please describe
the content of the internship and the applicant’s eligibility thoroughly. Points to be sure to note:
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Nature of relationship with the student – how well you know him/her, how long, in what context.
Details about the student’s academic performance beyond the GPA
Examples of student initiative, performance in the classroom if applicable, projects, etc.
Recognition from the academic department, school/college, or university
Campus Leadership
Community Involvement outside of UConn
Student’s Character
See the Judges Rating Form for specifics, and use as a guide for writing the letter.
Submitted by: ______________________________
Date: __________________
Title:
Department:
Email:
Telephone:
Nominator’s signature:
Attach this form to the recommendation letter. Completed applications, reference letters and nomination forms are
due by November 2, 2015. It is up to you if you would like the nominee to read your letter.
Either give the student back the nomination form and your letter to add to his/her application packet or you may
fax or email your letter directly to the Center for Career Development at 860-486-6450 or internships@uconn.edu.
Please be sure to put “Intern of the Year and the student’s last name” in the subject line.
Questions? Contact Beth Settje, Associate Director, via the internship email address above or call 860-486-3013.
The University of Connecticut’s 2015
Undergraduate Intern of the Year Award
Nomination Cover Sheet - Internship Supervisor/Employer
Nominee’s name: ______________________________________
Internship organization name/division: ________________________________
In one-two pages, explain why this student deserves to be recognized as The University of Connecticut’s
Undergraduate Intern of the Year. Applicants will be rated based upon their recommendations, so please describe
the content of the internship and the applicant’s eligibility thoroughly. Points to be sure to note:
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Description of what interned hired to do as well as how the intern performed tasks and assignments
Examples of student initiative toward assigned and unassigned projects
Student’s drive, professionalism and attitude towards the organization and the internship
State if the student received any recognition from the organization
Acknowledge the impact the student had on the organization
See the Judges Rating Form for specifics, and use as a guide for writing the letter.
Submitted by: ______________________________
Date: __________________
Title:
Department:
Email:
Telephone:
Nominator’s signature:
Attach this form to the recommendation letter. Completed applications, reference letters and nomination forms are
due by November 2, 2015. It is up to you if you would like the nominee to read your letter.
Either give the student back the nomination form and your letter to add to his/her application packet or you may
fax or email your letter directly to the Center for Career Development at 860-486-6450 or internships@uconn.edu.
Please be sure to put “Intern of the Year and the student’s last name” in the subject line.
Questions? Contact Beth Settje, Associate Director, via the internship email address above or call 860-486-3013.
This form is a copy of what
will be used to rate the
student’s application. Please
use as a guide for the résumé
and supporting statements.
Do not complete it yourself
or submit with the
nomination packet.
The University of Connecticut
Undergraduate Intern of the Year Award
Judges Rating Form
Student’s Name:
Major and College/School:
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Key for Awarding Points (Circle the appropriate number)
0 – No, 1 – Yes
0 – Not Completed, 1 – Poor, 2 – Fair, 3 – Good, 4 – Excellent; N/A = Not Applicable and won’t be factored in total points
Nomination Application Form
Completely filled out and signed
Student Résumé
Format: (organized neatly, formatted appropriately)
Correct Spelling: (0 errors = 4; 1 error = 3 and so forth)
Correct Grammar: (0 errors = 4; 1 error = 3 and so forth)
Represents Internship: (Includes internship with nominating employer and well defined statements)
Professional Style: (content that conveys a comprehensive picture of the candidate, emphasizing skills and
accomplishments)
Student Statement
Adhered to two page limit:
Projects: the intern articulated how he/she contributed to projects, either alone and/or in a teamoriented setting
Learning: the intern identified what new skills, abilities, and understandings were attained
Refection, Personal Growth, & Future Plans: the intern has expressed how the internship impacted
him/her once back on campus and about future, or if already graduated, reflect on the past as well as
actually at the next stage of already graduated, reflect on the past as well as actually at the next stage of
life (first job, graduate school, etc.)
Site Sponsor Support Statement
Adhered to two page limit:
Internship Description: Student’s work-related duties, quantity of work, and quality of work, indicating
how the student applied knowledge while interning
Examples of the student’s initiative, creativity, or original work – related to the assigned tasks
Examples of the student’s drive, professionalism or attitude – related to overall presence
Recognition or awards from the organization, if applicable
Quality of overall performance in comparison to other internship students and/or to initial expectations
Overall impact of this student on the department or organization - acknowledge outstanding work
achievements, such as but not limited to: cost savings, process or quality improvements, improved
customer service, research, etc.
College/University Support Statement
Adhered to two page limit:
Student’s academic performance: indicate student’s attitude toward major, learning, etc.
Recognition, honors or awards from the department/college/university
Campus Involvement:
Campus Leadership:
Community Involvement within the community beyond the academic environment
Student’s character: what qualities does the student present which demonstrate worthiness of this
nomination and award?
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Comments
Judge’s Name:
Updated September 2015