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Campus Leadership Awards
LAMBDA SIGMA FRESHMAN LEADER AWARD
Recognizes a freshman who has exhibited superior commitment, responsibility, dedication and leadership skills within a student organization or overall campus life.
STUDENT DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP AWARD
Presented to 2 students who have exhibited qualities of leadership and project the mission of the Student Diversity Initiatives (SDI) Office, which includes but is not limited constructing programs and initiatives to cultivate awareness, appreciation and knowledge of self and others; infusing diversity education in curricular/co-curricular programs available to students; providing training, education, resources and programming to address discrimination, bias, misconceptions and stereotypes; and promoting dialogue among students, faculty, staff and alumni about ways to facilitate a culture that values more inclusion and civility.
ODK "ASPIRE TO THE TOP" SENIOR LEADERSHIP AWARD
Presented to a graduating senior for demonstrating consistent leadership in campus activities throughout their time at Berry and showing exemplary character in their interactions with others, demonstrating qualities such as integrity, responsibility and genuine fellowship.
RELIGIOUS LIFE AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
Presented to a student who has promoted the "heart" part of Berry's mission through devoted servant leadership in religious life on campus and beyond.
Service Awards
HEART OF BERRY
Recognizes groups and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional volunteer service through active and consistent participation in the community. Faculty, staff, individual students and student organizations are eligible.
BEST SERVICE PROJECT OR EVENT
Presented to the best service project or event through which groups, organizations and/or individuals have teamed up to make an impact on the Rome/Floyd County or Berry Community.
DO SOMETHING
Awarded to an individual or group who plans a service or philanthropic project to benefit others and "do something" good for a community. Berry recognized student organizations are not eligible for this award. (Ex: The SOUP, Dr. Santa Claus, Row Down the River)
INTEGRATING SERVICE & RESIDENCE LIFE: OUTSTANDING RA
Presented to one RA who has shown a willingness and dedication to serve and encourage fellow RAs to do so too.
Student Organization & Programming Awards
BEST SOCIAL PROGRAM
Recognizes a unique or creative program with good attendance that attracted a diverse audience (KCAB is not eligible).
BEST CULTURAL OR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Recognizes a unique or creative program with good attendance where the content of the program was beneficial to the audience and/or increased awareness of a topic or issue.
BEST CO-SPONSORED PROGRAM
Presented to two or more groups working in cooperation on a unique or creative project or program that benefited the campus and had good attendance.
MOST IMPROVED ORGANIZATION AWARD
Recognizes a student organization for an increase in active membership, successful retention of members throughout the year, and increased presence or enhanced image on campus from the previous year.
CAROL WILLIS OUTSTANDING ADVISOR AWARD
Presented to a student organization advisor who encourages members to improve their leadership skills and empowers officers to carry out tasks and requirements for being a recognized student organization. This advisor has a clear understanding of students' needs and is supportive and available to officers and members when needed. The recipient must have served as an advisor for a minimum of two years for an organization.
OUTSTANDING ORGANIZATION TEAM AWARD
Presented to a group of student organization officers who have worked well together and led their organization to a more productive year. This award is not about a president or a treasurer, but rather the collective efforts of all officers.
OUTSTANDING ORGANIZATION OFFICER AWARD
Presented to a recognized student organization officer who has held a position for at least one year. The officer should demonstrate commitment to the success of the organization, should positively impact the quality of the organization and should display responsible and enthusiastic behavior.
OUTSTANDING ORGANIZATION
Awarded to a recognized student organization that works well together as a team and displays enthusiasm for programs that they sponsor. This group participates in programs designed to enhance club effectiveness as sponsored by Student Activities and meets the requirements for active student organizations.