SOAR Awards
2018 SOAR Awards winners with President Morehead, Vice President Wilson, and Dean McDonald.
18th annual H. Gordon and Francis S. Davis SOAR Awards
The Center for Student Activities & Involvement will host the 18th annual Student Organization Achievement and Recognition (SOAR) Awards on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 6:00PM in Tate Grand Hall. The SOAR awards recognize student organizations and advisors for their commitment to excellence and significant contributions to the campus and community.
Questions can be directed to the Center for Student Activities and Involvement at 706-542-6396 or soarawards@uga.edu.
Pandora Yearbook presents the OSL Award to honor those that have gone above and beyond in their commitment to leadership, academics, campus involvement, and community service. Complete your application here.
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Awarded to the student organization that positively impacted the UGA community through sponsoring an original project or program. Applicants should be able to describe their program/event’s creativity and innovation.
At the minimum, application materials should include:
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.
At the minimum, application materials should include:
Given to a student organization or student organization-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.
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Awarded to one large (50+ members) and one small (less than 50 members) student organizations that exemplify outstanding organizational service to the UGA and/or Athens community. These organizations will have given their time and/or talents to positively advance a campus or community issue. If applicable, applicants are encouraged to look beyond their philanthropic efforts to the actual service that was completed.
At the minimum, application materials should include:
Awarded to one large (50+ members) and one small (less 50 members) student organization hosting/sponsoring a program or event. Applicants should demonstrate exemplary skills in ideation, planning, promotion, and execution of the event. Event must have occurred from February 2018 to January 2019.
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Awarded to the student organization that has taken significant steps in order to improve its overall level of effectiveness from one year to the next. Applicable improvement should have occurred from February 2018 to present.
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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.
At the minimum, application materials should include:
Awarded to the student organization that displayed promise and potential through its purpose, structure, and programs during its first year of existence. Only organizations registered as a new student organization since February 2018 will be considered.
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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.
At the minimum, application materials should include:
***If selected as a finalist for the award, applicants will participate in a five-minute presentation to a panel of judges. Finalists will be notified no later than March 1, 2019 with details about the next steps, presentation suggestions, and possible interview times.***
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.
At minimum, materials should include a description of:
Awarded to a seasoned student leader, having earned more than 60 credit hours, 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.
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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.
At the minimum, application materials should include:
Awarded to a student leader, having earned less than 60 credit hours, 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.
At the minimum, application materials should include: