Student Recognition Awards - Individuals

The Student Leader of the Year Award was established to recognize and acknowledge a particular individual who has encouraged enthusiasm and participation on campus, been highly involved in an organization(s) and committee(s), strengthened his/her organization(s), and made outstanding contributions to the campus community. All members of recognized student organizations are eligible to be nominated to receive this award. The committee will consider the nomination based on the following criteria: contributions to GC students, the range of involvement on campus and within the community while being a participant in a student organization (leader) and levels of involvement in activities or organizations.

The Most Promising Leader Award was established to recognize and acknowledge a particular under-class student (including transfer students) who has made significant contributions to the GC community through his/her involvement and enthusiasm. Any individual in the freshman or sophomore class is eligible to be nominated and receive this award. The committee will consider the nomination based on the following criteria: contributions and impact upon the University and community, and level of involvement in activities or organizations.

The Servant Leader of the Year Award was established to recognize and acknowledge a student whose involvement in service activities and projects has benefited GC, the surrounding community, and humanity. This award honors a student that has significantly encouraged enthusiasm and college participation in service activities and made outstanding contributions to the community. All members of recognized student organizations are eligible to be nominated to receive this award. The committee will consider the nomination based on the following criteria: contributions to the community at large through service, involvement, and leadership.

The RSO Advisor of the Year Award was established to recognize and acknowledge the special efforts of an individual who did an outstanding job in advising a student organization. The nominee can be the advisor of any recognized student organization. The committee will consider the nomination based on the following criteria: regularly attends group meetings and/or events, shares knowledge of the program, suggests program ideas, is a good resource for the group, is easily accessible, works with the officers of the group, and is concerned with the welfare of the group and its membership.

The Outstanding Service to Students Award was established to recognize and acknowledge a particular faculty/staff person who has made significant contributions above and beyond his/her position on campus. All members of the faculty/staff are eligible to be nominated and receive this award. The committee will consider the nomination based on the following criteria: contributions and impact upon the college and community and level of interaction with students.

This award is for a student that exemplifies dedication to social justice. This could include but not limited to non-violent protests and acts of civil disobedience, dedicated actions to solve social issues and/or conflicts hunger, homelessness, inequities of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, access to education, healthcare, and economic improvement. These students should demonstrate through their actions a pattern of dedication to social justice issues and have acted on those issues courageously.

The Unsung Hero Award was established to recognize and acknowledge a particular student who has made significant contributions above and beyond his/her position in an organization or on campus. The recipient may not have been otherwise recognized for his/her accomplishments and achievements. All members of recognized student organizations are eligible to be nominated and receive this award. The committee will consider the nomination based on the following criteria: contributions and impact upon the College and community and level of involvement in activities or organizations.

The Horizon Award for individuals is given to outstanding graduating student workers in the Student Life division.

The Horizon Award for individuals is given to outstanding graduating student workers in the Student Life division.

The Horizon Award for individuals is given to outstanding graduating student workers in the Student Life division.

The Top Volunteers of the Year awards are given to dedicated students with the most service hours of the year. The service focus of both Top Volunteers this year is Young Life, with Kimani Mustafa earning 944 hours of service (equal to $24,005.92 in economic impact) and Caitlin Williams earning 1,225 hours of service (equal to $31,100.89 in economic impact).

The Top Volunteers of the Year awards are given to dedicated students with the most service hours of the year. The service focus of both Top Volunteers this year is Young Life, with Kimani Mustafa earning 944 hours of service (equal to $24,005.92 in economic impact) and Caitlin Williams earning 1,225 hours of service (equal to $31,100.89 in economic impact).

The Top Graduating Senior Volunteer award is given to a top-earning, dedicated senior student. This year's Top Graduating Senior Volunteer's service is focused on GC Miracle and they have earned 2,386 hours of service (over a lifetime) which equals to $60,675.98 in economic impact.

The Eve Puckett Giving Tree award is given to a promising student who has proven their dedication to service and volunteerism through their hard work and actions throughout the year.

The Sorority Member of the Year award is given to a Sorority member who has proven to be an outstanding leader in their organization throughout the year.

The Fraternity Member of the Year award is given to a Fraternity member who has proven to be an outstanding leader in their organization throughout the year.

The New Outstanding Sorority Member of the Year award is given to a new Sorority member who has emerged as a leader in their organization this year.

The New Outstanding Fraternity Member of the Year award is given to a new Fraternity member who has emerged as a leader in their organization this year.

The Club Sports Athletes of the Year awards go to the club sports student-athletes who have shown leadership on their teams, as well as gaining a number of wins throughout the year.

The Club Sports Athletes of the Year awards go to the club sports student-athletes who have shown leadership on their teams, as well as gaining a number of wins throughout the year.

The Intramural Athletes of the Year awards go to the intramural student-athletes with the most wins of the year.

The Intramural Athletes of the Year awards go to the intramural student-athletes with the most wins of the year.