2026-2027 Student Leadership Awards nominations are now open!
Nominations open until Friday, January 22nd, 2027
Celebrating 20 years of recognizing leaders who shape the UConn community!
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Student Leadership Awards
The University of Connecticut Student Leadership Awards recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions to, and leadership of, our campus community by students, student organizations, and staff.
Every academic year, students, organizations, and advisors are nominated by their peers for their work throughout the academic year. Individuals and organizations may be nominated for a variety of awards recognizing scholarship, community service, outstanding programming, leadership, school pride, and more.
The Student Leadership Awards are sponsored and supported by the donations of alumni, through the gifts of faculty and staff, and with the collaboration of Departments and Offices across campus.
Ten Tips for Writing a Good Nomination
- Quality is more important than quantity
- Be specific in how the nominee met or exceeded the award criteria
- Read the criteria thoroughly & make sure you select the most appropriate award
- Don't be afraid to self nominate
- There's no limit to the number of nominations you can submit
- Give specific examples why that person/program/organization deserves to be recognized
- Make the nomination clear and easy to read
- Always assume the judges do not know your nominee
- Avoid generalizations and make every sentence count!
- Check for typos and grammatical errors