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About the Awards

Each year there are 17 awards given out to student organizations and student leaders for the accomplishments they have achieved at the University of Iowa. Each award is unique, and an accomplishment for all nominees.

Most Promising New Student Organization

Most Promising New Student Organization goes to a student organization that has demonstrated significant motivation, creativity, innovation, and perseverance within its first year on campus.

Most Improved Student Organization

The successful organization for Most Improved Student Organization award has displayed significant effort for the improvement of the organization and therefore exhibited considerable progress in the development of the group.

Unsung Hero

The Unsung Hero award was created in 2009 to recognize the efforts of student leaders who may not necessarily be in a leadership position within an organization, but whose behind the scenes efforts are greatly needed and appreciated.

Outstanding Community Contribution by a Student Leader

Student leaders nominated for this award have displayed significant effort for the improvement of the greater community outside of the University of Iowa campus.

Outstanding Contribution to the Greater Community by a Student Organization

Outstanding Contribution to the Great Community by a Student Organization award is given to a student organization that has made a meaningful contribution to the surrounding communities through programs, events, and/or on-going mutually beneficial relationships.

Outstanding Philanthropic Contribution to the UI Campus by a Student Organization

The UI Center for Advancement (UICA) is committed to highlighting the good work student organizations do while helping shed light on commendable philanthropic endeavors.

Outstanding Sustainability Leader

The successful student leader for this award will have displayed a significant effort in helping the University of Iowa be more sustainable and in achieving the UI's 2020 Vision/Sustainability Targets.

Sustainability Integration

Organizations nominated for this award have integrated sustainability initiatives via the operation of an event(s)/project(s), providing a meaningful contribution to the UI's 2020 Vision/Sustainability Targets and an environmentally conscious campus community.

Outstanding Community Partner

Community partners nominated for this award have displayed significant effort, made a meaningful contribution, and have supported the University of Iowa students.

Outstanding Diversity Awareness Program

Programs and/or events nominated for this award have focused on campus diversity or diversity issues, and encouraged acceptance and respect.

Outstanding Program

The opportunities for the University of Iowa students to engage in meaningful and diverse programs are endless.

Dinette L. Myers’ Outstanding Student Organization Collaboration

The Dinette L.

Outstanding Student Organization Advisor

Advisors are critical parts of successful and vibrant student organizations.

Leadership Legacy

The greatest leaders are not remembered only for what they have done, but also for how they have made a lasting, significant contribution to their organization and/or the University of Iowa community.

Outstanding Student Organization Leader

Student Organizations are made up of resilient, committed, and passionate student leaders.

Outstanding Student Organization

Student organizations nominated for this award have displayed significant effort and have made a meaningful contribution to the University of Iowa students.

LeaderShape Vision

The University of Iowa has had the privilege of hosting the LeaderShape Institute for the past eleven years.