Do you know of an exceptional University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu student whose leadership qualities are worth honoring? Maybe that student is you? Consider applying for one of the following three student leadership awards:
- Graduating Student Leader Recognition
Eligible college senior-class standing must have served in a leadership capacity of a student organization — registered independent student organization (RISO) or RISO or chartered student organizations (CSO) — for at least two semesters and are graduating in December.
Deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6.
- Student Service and Leadership Distinction
The Student Service and Leadership Distinction Award recognizes students who have served the needs of fellow students during their college career and have outstanding leadership skills. The award recipient must also have made a significant contribution by planning a program or activity, advocating on student concerns or issues and helped make the campus culture a positive experience for students. They also will be recognized for going beyond what other students are contributing to the campus.
The Student Service and Leadership Distinction Award is given in two categories — students can apply for this distinction either in the campus-wide contribution category or the program/co-curricular specific category. The common requirement for both awards is being a classified UH West Oʻahu student who is graduating during the Fall 2020 semester.
Deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. Deadline for evaluation (form to be completed by advisor or active member of organization) is 11:59 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 8.
- Emerging Leadership Award
The Emerging Leadership Award recognizes students demonstrating many of the same characteristics as those receiving the Student Services and Leadership Distinction Award, but has slightly different application criteria. Applicants must not be graduating in Fall 2020 or Spring 2021 and must be classified students with a sophomore- or junior-level credit standing.
Other award requirements include serving at least two semesters in a student leadership capacity in a CSO or RISO. Past recipients of the award cannot apply again.
Deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6. Deadline for evaluation (form to be completed by advisor or active member of organization) is 11:59 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 8.
For questions or additional information about these awards, contact Director of Student Life Rouel Velasco at rouel@hawaii.edu.