Please note you do not have to be nominated in order to apply for any awards. All
awards are open to those who want to apply.

Purpose:
The Division for Student Affairs Jackie Dale Thomas Green “S” Award is presented annually
to those students who have contributed to student life at Southeastern Louisiana University.

Eligibility:
1. Sophomore status or above
2. Enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
3. Good disciplinary standing
4. An active member in at least two (2) Recognized Student Organizations

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Purpose:
The Division for Student Affairs Student Organization Award of Excellence is presented
to student organizations who has made outstanding contributions to the University
through their community involvement and commitment as a whole to Southeastern Louisiana University.

Application Instructions
1. Complete this application with the requested information
2. Two letters of recommendations from faculty and/or staff members

Small Sized Organizations

Recognized Student Organizations who membership is less than 15 members.

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Medium Sized Organizations

Recognized Student Organizations who membership is between 16 and 30 members.

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Large Sized Organizations

Recognized Student Organizations who membership is greater than 31 members.

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Purpose:
The Division for Student Affairs Outstanding Freshman Leader of the Year Award is
presented to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the University
in their first year as a student and has outstanding personal characteristics.

Eligibility:
1. First-year Freshman
2. Enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
3. Good disciplinary standing
4. Have made outstanding contributions to the University and/or community
5. Have outstanding personal characteristics.
6. Must be an active member of at least one (1) Recognized Student Organization

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Eligibility:
1. Sophomore status
2. Enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
3. Must be a Louisiana Native
4. Must show leadership and service to the University and/or community

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Purpose:
The Division for Student Affairs Outstanding Man/Woman Award is presented annually
to a man and woman that have made outstanding contributions to the University and
has outstanding personal characteristics.

Eligibility:
1. Junior status or above
2. Full-time student during Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 (if graduating senior, must
be enrolled in the number of hours needed to graduate)
3. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
4. Good disciplinary standing
5. Have made outstanding contributions to the University and/or community
6. Have outstanding personal characteristics.
7. Must be an active member of at least two (2) Recognized Student Organizations

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Purpose:
The Nakia “Boog” Merrill Outstanding Fraternity/Sorority Member of the Year Award is presented to a FSL Member
who has made outstanding contributions to the University and the FSL community and
has outstanding personal characteristics.

Eligibility:
1. Junior Standing or above
2. Full-time student during Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 (if graduating senior, must
be enrolled in the number of hours needed to graduate)
3. 2.8 Cumulative GPA with no probationary period during the Fall 2023 and Spring
2024 semester
4. Outstanding leadership abilities within their chapter, Fraternity and Sorority
Life community, and the University community

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This award is presented to a full-time multicultural student with a 2.7 GPA or higher
and a classification of sophomore and above. This award should be for an individual
that has demonstrated strong involvement with the university and/or local community. 

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This international student must have a 3.2 or higher GPA and a classification of sophomore
or higher.  The individual must have demonstrated strong involvement with either the
university or the community and possess such characteristics as integrity, leadership,
an outgoing personality, and strong communication skills.  

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Purpose:
The Division for Student Affairs Influential Educator Award is presented to an individual
who provided outstanding advisement and support to our organizations and students
throughout the academic year. Individuals recognized for this award demonstrate an
exceptional commitment to working with students outside of the classroom as well as
both an interest and expertise that benefits their respective student organizations.

Eligibility:
1.Have made outstanding contributions to a registered student organization at Southeastern
2.Have made contributions to the University and/or community
3.Have outstanding personal characteristics

4. Be an employee of Southeastern Louisiana University

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If your Recognized Student Organization participated in community service from August
1, 2023 to March 20, 2024 submit it for an opportunity to win the Recognized Student
Organization Community Service Award.

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If your Fraternity and Sorority Life Organization participated in community service
from August 1, 2023 to March 20, 2024 submit it for an opportunity to win the Recognized
Student Organization Community Service Award.

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Purpose:
The Office of Career Services created the Ken Ridgedell Exceptional Student Worker
Award to highlight and recognize the many student workers across campus and to memorialize
the man who dedicated over 20 years of his life to helping students become successful
in life.  

Eligibility:
1. Enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours during the Fall 2023 semester 

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