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Each spring, the Office of the Dean of Students hosts the Student Leadership Awards, an event intended to recognize and honor the accomplishments of students and student organizations in their effort to develop community and enhance the quality of student life on Binghamton University's campus throughout the last academic year.
Students, faculty, staff, and other members of the university community are encouraged to nominate those they feel are deserving of any of the available awards. Self-nominations are accepted, but may require additional supporting documents. Student Association groups, groups recognized by the Student Organization Recognition Committee, Athletic teams, and groups of RAs are all eligible.
All applications/nominations must be submitted to the Dean of Students Office to:
Jennifer Keegin, Associate Director for Campus Activities
UUW-205
jkeegin@binghamton.edu
Nominations will be accepted until March 8, 2019!
Nomination Guidelines
Individual Leadership Award Guidelines
1. Individual applicants must have a minimum Grade Point Average of 2.5 and be in good standing with the University at the time of application, and at the time of the awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Good standing is defined as not being on any disciplinary sanction with the Office of Student Conduct.
2. Individual applicants must be matriculated undergraduate or graduate students at the time of application and at the time of the award.
3. Applicants are required to attach copies of the following to their application for full consideration:
- their resume
- a letter of recommendation from a Binghamton University faculty or staff member
Programming Award Guidelines
1. All organizations must be in good standing. Good standing includes, but is not limited to, being officially recognized by the University and being free of any college-wide residential or disciplinary probation.
2. Supporting documents such as photos or fliers from the program, a summary of the program that includes details such as the purpose/goals of the program, the scope of the program, and an evaluation of the program's success must be submitted. Letters of support from outside agencies justifying why the organization deserves to win the award are encouraged, but not required, and can be attached to your application.
3. Examples of a "student organization" include:
- Student Association chartered organization. These groups must be recognized, and must have been chartered both at the time their program occurred and at the time of application.
- Graduate Student Organization chartered organization. These groups must be recognized, and must have been chartered both at the time their program occurred and at the time of application.
- Fraternity and Sorority Life recognized organizations
- Residence Life student staff groups shall refer to no fewer than 3 student staff members from the same residence hall or residential area that co-sponsored a program or activity together
- Residential community and hall government groups
- Binghamton University Athletics recognized organization
- Binghamton University recognized honor societies
Contact Us
Any questions or concerns which arise regarding these guidelines or the application process should be directed to the Dean of Students Office in UUW-205 or by email to jkeegin@binghamton.edu.
