Student Organization of the Year

Criteria

• Recognized USP organization.
• Responded to the needs of it's members and the University community.
• Improved the quality of life for it's members and the University community.
• Provided programs that promoted interaction among the members and the University community.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in the fulfillment of its purpose and goals as well as those of the greater University community.

Martin Luther King Service Award

Criteria

• Recognized USP organization or a full time student at USP.
• Identified and responded to a social injustice or community concern.
• Demonstrated an innovative response in taking action.
• Individual or group demonstrates the spirit Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy of courage, commitment, leadership, sacrifice and service.

Outstanding Community Development/Philanthropic Program

Criteria

• Recognized USP organization or a full time student at USP.
• Conducted an outstanding one-time or on-going community development or philanthropic program.
• Demonstrated an innovative and/or creative outreach to the campus or outside community which resulted in bringing the University together and accomplishing at least one of the University's missions, goals and values.

Emerging Student Leader of the Year

Criteria

• Full time student at USP.
• First time taking on a leadership opportunity and gained knowledge through this experience.
• Exhibited ability to follow-through with commitment.
• Individual has displayed a high motivation and a commitment to continued participation in co-curricular life at USP.
• Individual is enthusiastic to work in developing other new leaders.

Persevering Leader of the Year

Criteria

• Full time student at USP.
• Demonstrated a long term commitment to serving the needs of other students even in times when there have been set backs or barriers to success.
• Individual has consistently displayed a high level of enthusiasm and motivation around student life at USP.
• Took initiative and was self-directed.

Collaborative Leader or Organization of the Year

Criteria

• Recognized USP organization or a full time student at USP.
• Conducted an outstanding program in collaboration with another leader or recognized USP organization.
• Exhibited team work and collaboration in all aspects of the event.
• Shared responsibilities among participants with a commitment to a common goal within the scope of the University's mission.

Outstanding Multicultural Program of the Year

Criteria

• Recognized USP organization or a full time student at USP.
• Conducted an outstanding program which promoted diversity and cross-cultural sensitivity and appreciation.
• Promoted an opportunity to transcend cultural and racial boundaries.

Outstanding Advisor of the Year

Criteria

• Faculty or Staff at USP.
• Actively provided motivation and encouragement to the organization.
• Recognized and promoted the goals of the organization.
• Assisted with the orientation and training of new officers.
• Provided continuity for the organization.

Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges—Self Nomination

Criteria

• Full time Student at USP.
• Demonstrated scholastic ability.
• Demonstrated participation and leadership in academic and co-curricular activities.
• Demonstrated citizenship and service to the University and community.
• Showed potential for future leadership.