Each year, the Office of Student Activities celebrates and honors student leaders, staff and faculty advisors, fraternity and sorority chapters, and recognized student organizations (RSOs) during the 44 Stars of Excellence Awards. The awards highlight the outstanding dedication and commitment students and advisors have given to their organization and its mission.
Winners of the 2021 44 Stars of Excellence Awards are:
Award for Diversity and Inclusion
Presented to a student and RSO who have demonstrated a sincere commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion by serving as advocates for awareness on campus and in the community. Nominees intentionally recognize and incorporate intersectionality in their work to better support people in making meaning of their lives, perspectives, and experiences.
Award for Excellence by an Organization/Chapter Advisor
Presented to RSO advisors who demonstrate outstanding commitment to an organization by providing mentorship to the organization and its leadership, supporting organizational programs and events, as well as ensuring successful leadership transitions within the organization.
Award for Excellence by an Organization/Chapter President
Presented to RSO presidents or chapter/council presidents who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and service to their organization. Presidents not only have enhanced their individual organization, but also the Syracuse University community through their leadership and involvement.
Award for Outstanding Senior Leadership
Presented to graduating seniors who have demonstrated dedication to developing themselves, others and the University through their involvement and leadership in the classroom and student organizations. These students are strong academically, active in the community and serve as role models to their peers.
Award for Positive Advocacy and Awareness
Presented to a student and RSO who have been the most effective in promoting social justice and raising awareness for a cause, whether on campus or in the greater community, in a timely and relevant manner. Nominees demonstrate a commitment to continuous self-awareness and broad societal awareness, especially in working with people with marginalized identities.
Award for Public and Community Service
Presented to an RSO that has exhibited exceptional effort in planning and implementing significant service projects within the University and Syracuse community.
Best New Event or Initiative
Presented to a student and RSO who have implemented a brand new event/initiative for the first time in the 2020-21 academic year. They have made a conscious effort to promote, plan, implement and introduce innovative programs/initiatives that have not been addressed by previous planning.
Greek Man of the Year/Woman of the Year
The Greek Man of the Year and the Greek Woman of the Year awards are presented to extraordinary individuals within the Greek community.
Irma Almirall-Padamsee La Fuerza Community Enhancement Award
Presented to graduating students in recognition of their outstanding contributions and commitment to diversity. These individuals have used their energy, spirit and leadership in initiating and implementing actions that help our campus community go beyond tolerance to create dialogue among people from diverse cultural groups.
Outstanding Media or Publication
Presented to an RSO that consistently produces publications or media that represent the organization in a positive manner, appeal to their intended audience and fulfill a specific niche on campus.
Rising Leader Award
Presented to a student who has exhibited significant potential in their work and leadership within the last academic year, and improved their overall time management and follow through, or the organization’s normal operations and overall programming.
SU Spirit Award
Presented to a student who has demonstrated pride in Syracuse University by promoting, attending and being involved in a variety of student organizations and events, demonstrating to other students the importance of being part of the Orange Nation.
Unsung Hero Award
This award is presented to an individual who has helped their organization achieve success. Recipients may not be in a formal leadership position, but have gone above and beyond what is typical for a general member.
The Vitamin C Scholar and Leadership Award
This award recognizes a student who demonstrates excellence in both scholarship and leadership, a positive attitude and an above and beyond commitment to their organization and its activities.
Syracuse University Libraries’ Department of Access and Resource Sharing received a Central New York Library Resources Council Catalyst Grant for $2,000 to provide train-the-trainer workshops on book repair to local school district media specialists. Preservation librarian Marianne Hanley submitted the…
Get ready to light up your Independence Day with a bang! From lakeside launches to park-side pyrotechnics, Central New York (CNY) is bursting with fireworks displays to celebrate the Fourth of July. Here’s your guide to the best local shows…
For most of his time as a public servant, Sean O’Keefe G’78 adhered to a few guiding principles: Step up when someone calls upon you to serve. Be open to anything. Challenge yourself. Those values helped O’Keefe navigate a career…
Jorge Morales ’26, a double major in history and anthropology in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs with a minor in English and textual studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded the highly competitive…
Syracuse University and global esports and gaming organization Gen.G have opened general registration at campustakeover.gg for its first Campus Takeover Sept. 20-21. The two-day conference will bring students and administrators to Syracuse to highlight career opportunities within the esports industry…
If you need help with your subscription, contact sunews@syr.edu.
