Student Organization Achievement and Recognition (SOAR) Awards
17th Annual H. Gordon and Francis S. Davis SOAR Awards
Most Innovative Program
Awarded to the student organization that positively advanced the UGA community through sponsoring a groundbreaking project or program. Applicants should be able to describe their program/event’s creativity and innovation.
Apply for Most Innovative Program
Outstanding Cross-Cultural Program
Awarded to the student organization that realizes no community can reach its fullest potential without celebrating and encouraging respect for diversity and works to create a more-inclusive climate. This program will have improved the UGA campus climate by working to present a program or series of programs of lasting impact that increases the understanding of different cultures and provides opportunities for cross-cultural exchanges. Applicants should be able to demonstrate how their program benefitted the University community during and after the time of the event, as well as articulate what attendees learned as a result of participation.
Apply for Outstanding Cross-Cultural Program
Commitment to Social Justice
Given to a student group or student led-initiative whose programs or efforts educate people on social justice issues on campus and/or abroad and have shown evidence of a significant impact on addressing power, privilege, and discrimination to foster inclusiveness and a socially-just society.
Apply for Commitment to Social Justice
Outstanding Service to the Community
Given to the student organization that sponsored an event or program with attendance of more than 120 people. This organization showed exemplary skill in the development, promotion, and execution of the event.
Apply for Outstanding Service to the Community
Outstanding Campus Event
Given to the student organization that sponsored an event or program with attendance of 120 people or fewer. This organization showed exemplary skill in the development, promotion, and execution of the event.
Note: These events can fall between March, 2017 and February, 2018
Apply for Outstanding Campus Event
Organizational Improvement
Given to the student organization that has taken significant steps in order to improve its overall level of effectiveness from one year to the next. This will focus on student improvement from March 2017 to present.
Apply for Organizational Improvement
Organizational Collaboration
Awards to two or more registered student organizations that have embraced the spirit of collaboration through co-sponsorship and partnership of an activity or event. Collaboration is about more than shared resources; it is also about shared vision, planning, and purpose of an event meant to reach a greater segment of the University community.
Apply for Organizational Collaboration
Outstanding New Organization
Awarded to the student organization that displayed tremendous promise and potential through its purpose, structure, and programs during its first year of existence. Only organizations registered as a new student organization since March 2017 will be considered.
Apply for Outstanding New Organization
Organization of the Year
Awarded to the student organization, which through its activities, programs, and projects, has had a significant positive influence on the University of Georgia campus and local communities. This award is based on the quality of events hosted, quality of service performed, and participation in other campus events. This organization will have demonstrated their initiative to further advance the collegiate experience of UGA students beyond the classroom.
Apply for Organization of the Year
Awards Requiring Nomination
Advisor of the Year
Awarded to the student organization advisor who has gone above and beyond the basic expectations of an advisor. The nominee must be an active advisor of a registered student organization.
Nominate for Advisor of the Year
Bulldog Vision
Awarded to a student or group of students (e.g., executive board, committee, etc.) who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and vision. Nominees for this award will have helped their organization and/or community envision the future, identify paths to success, and implement their vision for the betterment of their organization and/or community.
Pillar of the Community
Awarded to an individual or entity affiliated with the UGA community, but not necessarily with any one organization, who assists others above and beyond the call of duty. This award highlights the behind-the-scenes contributions that further the mission of the institution. Those eligible include faculty, staff, community members, and students.
Nominate for Pillar of the Community
Candice Sherman Emerging Leader
Awarded to a first- or second-year student who has demonstrated leadership qualities within their organization on campus or in the community. Nominees should display the potential and desire to give back to the university and community through their leadership. Potential is not measured merely by position held, but rather the significant contributions the individual has made on campus or in the community. Award recipients will demonstrate that they have participated in experiences that have helped develop their leadership skills