Student Activities and Leadership Development Awards
Annual awards
Student Activities and Leadership Development (SALD) annually recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of the Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK community. The awards listed below are presented each spring to students, student groups, and advisors who have demonstrated a significant commitment to improving our university.
Award criteria
Candidates for all awards must meet the following criteria:
- Candidates must be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5 at the time of consideration, unless the award dictates differently
- Candidates must not have been on any form of academic probation or have been found responsible for being in violation of any University policy during the past academic year
- Student organizations must be registered and in good standing with their sponsoring office or department
Award categories
Encore Award
The Encore Award is presented to a Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK student organization for planning and implementing a program, event, or project that demonstrated leadership, creativity, engagement, and relevance for college students and enriched campus life.
2024 recipient: Student Athlete Advisory Committee (Unified Basketball Game)
Outstanding Student Organization Award
The Outstanding Student Organization Award is presented to a student organization that has made significant advancements and displayed exceptional and consistent leadership over the course of the academic year.
2024 recipient: The Oracle
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