The Program of Excellence Award (2 - $250 awards for student organizations)

The Organization Service Award

The Program of Excellence Award

Eligibility:

The quality of student life at the University of Idaho is greaty enhanced by the cocurricular opportunitites student organizations provide each year. From cultural and spiritual events, to educational, social, or civic engagement initiatives, student-organized programs make an impact on the UI community in a variety of ways. In an effort to recognize and reward those student organizations that provide quality programs/events to the campus community, the ASUI Activities Board and the Student Activities & Leadership Programs Office established the Program of Excellence Award. Awarded annualy to two student organizations registered with the ASUI, this cash award will be used by the recipients to further enhance student-programming efforts on the UI campus. Programs/Events of all sizes and budget, held within the current academic year, are eligible and encourged to apply. This award is meant to acknowledge the programming efforts of student organizations beyond events that local chapters of national organizations may be required to complete.

Selection Criteria:

Two student organizations registered with the ASUI will each receive a $250 cash award and plaque.

Nominations will be acceptd by faculty, staff, students, or organization members. Please address the following in the application letter:

• Description of the program/event, date(s) held, location, and number of attendees
• The organization's goal(s) for the program
• The organization's mission/purpose statement
• The impact of the program on the campus community

Please attach up to two additional pages of pertinent background materials--newspaper articles, letters, citations, project descriptions, etc. Supporting materials may be included in addition to the two-page application limit. Creativity, innovation, and originality in program idea and/or marketing/publicity strategies will also be taken into consideration.

Selection Committee:

• ASUI Activities Board
• Student Activities & Leadership Programs Representative
• ASUI President or designee

Students painting the ceilings at Aspen Park Care Center in Moscow. This project was sponsored by the ASUI Volunteer Center for "Make a Difference Day" on October 27, 2001.

The Organization Service Award

Eligibility:

This award is presented to an organization which has demonstrated exceptional motivation, innovation, and involvement in community service. This organization is one which has provided outstanding service to the community without regard for group gain, while exhibiting commitment to the causes, concerns, events or needs at hand. This award is presented to an organization in hopes that the organization's exceptional service may inspire and motivate others to participate in community service. The service must be performed without pay and have taken place in the Moscow/Pullman area.

Selection Criteria:

Nominations will be accepted from faculty, staff, students or members of the organizations. Please address the following in the application letter:

• The events or circumstances that motivated the organization to take service action
• The steps the organization took to institute change through service
• The organization's commitment to the community and service to others
• The impact of the organization's volunteer service action on the community

Please attach up to two additional pages of pertinent background materials--newspaper articles, letters, citations, project descriptions, etc. Supporting materials may be included in addition to the two-page application limit.

Selection Committee:

• Student Activities Representative
• ASUI Activities Board Representative
• ASUI President or designee
• Dean of Students or designee

Student Civil Works Administration crew work in the UI Arboretum during the Great Depression, 1933.

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