Individual Awards * Organization Awards * Nomination Form * Past Award Winners
Rocket Fanatic
This award recognizes an individual who demonstrates true Rocket spirit through his or her “fanatic” activities at The University of Toledo sponsored events. The individual will be selected based on his or her personal qualities, school spirited activities, efforts to improve the quality of campus life, and overall love for and dedication to The University of Toledo.
Emerging Female Leader/Emerging Male Leader
This award recognizes a freshmen or sophomore male and female who have excelled in their organization and have demonstrated true leadership qualities. The selection of the award will be based on his and her involvement in campus activities, leadership initiatives, school pride and overall contributions to their student organization or program.
Outstanding Student Leader
This award is presented to a student who exhibits exemplary leadership skills throughout the campus community. The student must be a senior graduating in May 2008 or December 2008. The criteria for selection include quality of leadership, mutual respect among peers, dedication to the improvement of campus life, and the ability to promote leadership development at The University of Toledo. This award will be presented at Songfest in addition to the Student Organization Recognition Night.
Outstanding Student Organization Member
This award recognizes a student who has made significant contributions to a student organization, without necessarily holding a leadership position within the organization. The individual will be selected based on contribution to organization and the role of that organization in his or her life today.
Advisor of the Year (Volunteer)
This award is given to a student organization advisor who is not a staff or faculty member of The University of Toledo who has gone above and beyond their responsibilities for the betterment of the organization and its student members. The advisor must demonstrate the following qualities: a strong working relationship with the organization’s members; active participation in the organization’s activities; being approachable and accessible to the organization; being attentive to the needs and issues of the organization and its members.
Advisor of the Year (Staff/Faculty)
This award is given to a faculty or staff who serves as a student organization advisor. This advisor has gone above and beyond their responsibilities for the betterment of the organization and its student members. The advisor must demonstrate the following qualities: a strong working relationship with the organization’s members; active participation in the organization’s activities; being approachable and accessible to the organization; being attentive to the needs and issues of the organization and its members.
Lancelot Thompson Service to Students Award (Staff/Faculty)
The Lancelot C.A. Thompson Service to Students Award recognizes an individual who exemplifies what it means to be student-focused in their duties and who excels in providing service to students at The University of Toledo. Any full-time employee, faculty, and staff of the University of Toledo is eligible for this award. The winner of this award will be announced at Songfest in addition to the Donald S. Parks Student Organization Award Recognition Night.
*Students must be in good standing with the University academically and judicially to be eligible for awards. The Office of Dean of Students will perform grade and judicial checks to ensure this.