The Student Luminary Awards are designed to shine a light on exceptional undergraduate and graduate students who make a difference through their leadership and extraordinary commitment to improving the campus or community while excelling in their academic pursuits. The university community is encouraged to submit nominations through January 24, 2020.
Each student luminary recipient will receive a $1,000 monetary award. Award recipients will be honored at a reception on March 13, 2020.
NOMINATION PROCESS
The lead nominator should coordinate the nomination packet. Students are not responsible for soliciting nominations.
The nomination form must be completed in one session, as the form cannot be saved. All letters and information should be ready to enter/upload prior to completing the form.
Each nomination packet should include:
Nomination Form
The nominator should provide summaries to address first-hand knowledge to showcase the student’s exceptional abilities to consistently:
-Provide leadership or initiate activities that demonstrate a sincere and dedicated commitment to ensure every Husker feels like a valuable member of the campus community.
-Create a positive campus environment.
-Display the courage and vision to advocate for positive change through service on the campus, in the community or abroad.
-Demonstrate a significant and active commitment to eliminating bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination while fostering tolerance and understanding among the campus community.
-Model and demonstrate academic excellence both inside and outside the classroom.
Two Letters of Recommendation
The lead nominator should solicit two additional letters of recommendation, preferably from a faculty mentor or staff advisor. Suggested length is 1 page.
Waiver
Students must sign a release of information allowing Student Affairs to review violations to the Student Code of Conduct. Violations of the Student Code of Conduct may be taken into consideration.
Student Résumé (not to exceed two pages)
After you've compiled the above items, complete and submit the nomination form found here: https://studentaffairs.unl.edu/student-luminary-awards-nomination-form
Nominees and recipients will be notified after February 17, 2020. Nomination packets will be shared with students at that time.
More details at: https://studentaffairs.unl.edu/awards