The OSU-Tulsa Student Life Excellence Awards recognize the outstanding contributions and achievements of our student organizations and their members in various areas.

Submit a nominationNominate a student organization or member

We encourage all eligible student organizations to apply and/or nominate your members. Reports and nominations must be received by March 29, 2024.

Nomination Form

Award Categories

New Student Organization of the Year Award

The New Student Organization of the Year Award is presented to an organization that has been registered no more than three semesters at OSU-Tulsa. This organization must show potential in the areas of community engagement, collaboration, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development.
Student Organization of the Year Award

The Distinguished Student Organization of the Year Award is presented to an organization that has been registered for more than three semesters at OSU-Tulsa. This organization must show excellence in the areas of community engagement, collaboration, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development.
Emerging Leader Award
Nominees for this award must be student leaders with an admit term between Fall 2023-Spring 2024, cumulative G.P.A. of 2.75 or higher, and be in appropriate conduct standing with the University. Nominations should demonstrate how the individual met/exceeded the following criteria in 500 words or less:
- Displayed great potential during their tenure at the University thus far, as evidenced in ways including but not limited to: leadership, involvement, work ethic, desire and ability to contribute positively to the campus
- Significant impact on campus community that stands out above others
Outstanding Community Engagement Award

The Outstanding Community Engagement Award is presented to an organization that demonstrates through action the importance of serving the campus, community, country, and the world. Organizations will be considered when they document at least ten hours/semester of hands-on service activities, philanthropic and fundraising events, political and/or advocacy efforts, or other civic engagement-related pursuits.
Program/Event of the Year Award

Recognizes an outstanding effort by an organization to plan and implement a project that benefited the campus and/or community during this past year. Please Note: The Project of the Year Award can be won in consecutive years by the same organization, but only for a significantly different project.

Nomination Details

Selection Criteria

Describe the project being nominated. How was it decided upon, organized, promoted, and implemented?
What role did the members of your organization play in making this project happen?
What was the impact of this project on the campus and/or in the community? What were the benefits?
How did organizing this project benefit your organization?
Is there anything else regarding this project that you would like the selection committee to consider?

Award Requirements

For award consideration, student organizations must meet the following criteria:

Registered student organization through the Campus Life Office at OSU-Tulsa
Facilitated at least three meetings/events during the academic year
At least five students participated in meetings/events during the academic year
Write and submit a report to the Campus Life office with supporting evidence of specified criteria as outlined in award (download report template PDF)

Contact

For questions or need further information, please reach out to JJ Smith at 918-594-8450 or jj.smith@okstate.edu.

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