Each year, the Student Programs Office (SPO) presents awards to outstanding undergraduate student leaders at Boston College. The awards recognize the contributions of students to the co-curricular life of the University, students' growth in leadership roles, and students' creative involvement in campus life. There is also an award that recognizes the outstanding contribution of an advisor to a student organization. This year's Student Leadership Awards Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, April 14, 2010.
Several awards are related directly to leadership or programming. Students exhibit leadership in many different ways, from serving as a leader of a student organization to volunteering for special projects within the University. Programming includes not only major lectures and concerts, but also the coordination of other events such as poetry readings, service projects, and student/faculty discussions.
In order to ensure that all students and advisors are considered for awards, SPO asks that all student organizations, club advisors, deans, and other administrators nominate those who have made significant contributions to the Boston College community. Nominations can be made by students, faculty, administrators, or staff. Individuals or organizations may nominate more than one person. Accomplishments that are the result of paid positions (e.g., Resident Assistants, O'Connell House staff, or work-study positions) are eligible only for the St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Award for a Student Employee. Student employees may be eligible for other awards if they have demonstrated leadership in areas outside their paid positions. Award recipients are chosen by a committee composed of faculty and administrators.
The nomination period for the 2009-2010 academic year has ended. The nomination period for the 2010-2011 academic year will open in December 2010. If you have any questions, please contact Karl V. Bell at bellkh@bc.edu or 617-552-3480.
RSVP for the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 14, 2010
STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Nicholas H. Woods Leadership Award
To the freshman who most noticeably demonstrates initiative, motivation, and potential for continued student leadership within the University.
Jeff Keith Award
To the individual who has overcome a physical challenge to excel in academic and co-curricular activities.
Brian D.A. Hall Leadership Award
To the individual who, by both action and accomplishment in co-curricular life, has created positive change within a student organization and its student membership, as well as contributed to the overall quality of student life.
St. Ignatius Award for Personal Development
To the individual whose values and ideals have most clearly undergone a transformation and/or deepening through his or her participation in co-curricular activities.
St. Ignatius Award for Student Involvement
To the individual who most exemplifies the imperative to "Seek God in All Things," and demonstrates love for God by serving his or her neighbor and inspiring others in co-curricular activities to do the same.
Skills Award: Leadership
To the individual who has most noticeably developed and exercised effective skills in leadership.
Skills Award: Programming
To the individual who has most noticeably developed and exercised effective skills in programming.
Skills Award: Creativity
To the individual who has demonstrated outstanding innovation and leadership in co-curricular activities, and who has taken others to new paths of endeavor.
St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Award for a Student Employee
To the student employee who goes far beyond his or her paid responsibilities by fostering an atmosphere of care and concern, and who models student leadership by developing relationships, empowering others, and creating community at the University.
"Ever to Excel" Award
To the group who has made an outstanding contribution to Boston College as an organization.
Reverend John R. Trzaska, S.J. Award
To the advisor who has expanded the horizons, skills, and value systems of Boston College students by providing support and guidance within co-curricular life.
Congressman John Joseph Moakley Award
To the individual who in international service and volunteer work most clearly demonstrates a passion for faith and a desire to see that faith enflesh itself in justice in the world. Awarded by Campus Ministry.
Alfred Feliciano and Valerie Lewis Award
To the undergraduate who has made extraordinary contributions to further the ideals of the AHANA (African-American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American) acronym and provided leadership to help the Boston College community actualize the AHANA concept. Awarded by the Office of AHANA Student Programs.
Welles Remy Crowther Service Award
To the undergraduate who demonstrates selfless sacrifice and determination in serving the needs of others. Awarded by the Volunteer and
Mary Kaye Waldron Award
The Mary Kaye Waldron Award was established in 1996 in honor of Mary Kaye Waldron, a BC student who died of cancer in 1995. The award recognizes a member of the BC faculty, administration, or staff who has demonstrated a continual commitment to the ideals of Boston College.