Criteria: The successful student for this award will have made a lasting, significant contribution to their organization and/or The University of Iowa community. This could be demonstrated through the following: 

• Significant contribution to the success of the organization through providing a lasting impact on the organization in the implementation of a new and successful program/event, strengthening and improving of existing program(s)/event(s), and/or execution of new initiatives. 
• Collaboration with others in the successful implementation of programs, events, initiatives, etc. that will leave a lasting impact on the organization and/or The University of Iowa community. 
• Provided exemplary leadership and commitment to the organization and/or The University of Iowa by mentoring future leaders and leaving a lasting impression on those served. 

Criteria: The successful organization for this award will have displayed significant effort for the improvement of the organization and therefore exhibited considerable progress in the development of the group. This could be demonstrated through the following: 

• Revitalized membership (by improving recruitment and retention of new and diverse members) 
• Improved focus on the organization’s mission and internal operation 
• Creation or improvement of program(s)/event(s) 
• Intentional collaboration with other student organizations or University departments 
• Established a plan to ensure continued organizational growth and sustainability of the organization. 

Criteria: The successful organization for this award will have demonstrated significant motivation, creativity, innovation, and perseverance. This could be demonstrated through the following: 

• Successful recruitment of members 
• Created new, interesting, and well-attended programs and events
• Provided new opportunities for students to participate in the community
• Collaborated with other student organizations or University departments
• Established a plan to transition future leaders to ensure continued organizational growth.

Criteria: For this award, the successful community partner should have displayed significant effort, made a meaningful contribution, and have supported University of Iowa students. This could be demonstrated through the following: 

• Working in collaboration with a student organization to enhance its mission, vision, or goals. 
• Provided support in programming or event planning. 
• Provided human (volunteers) or financial resources to develop successful programming. 

Criteria:The successful student for this award will have displayed significant effort for the improvement of the greater community outside of the University of Iowa campus. This could be demonstrated through the following: 

• Displayed outstanding academic achievement, inspired and motivated others to act through service and exemplified integrity in all words and actions. 
• Provided exemplary service, commitment, and strong leadership to the greater community (outside of the University of Iowa campus) and was committed to working with and for others. 
• Made a meaningful contribution to students, The University of Iowa, and the surrounding communities through service. 
• Identified an existing problem and demonstrated initiative by seeking ways to address that problem through service. 
• Demonstrated on-going flexibility, creativity, and perseverance in efforts. 

Criteria:The successful organization for this award should have made a meaningful contribution to the surrounding communities through program(s)/event(s). This could be demonstrated through the following: 

• Identified an existing problem and inspired and motivated others to act. 
• Committed to working with and for others in making an impact outside The University of Iowa. 
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and perseverance in seeking ways to challenge the present and enrich the future. 

Criteria: The successful program/event for this award should have focused on campus diversity or diversity issues, and encouraged acceptance and respect. This could be demonstrated through the following: 

• Program provided The University of Iowa community with an educational or entertaining program/event focused on diverse views, backgrounds, or experiences, or increased the awareness of diversity issues. 
• Program promoted and reflected the values of social justice, multiculturalism, and/or diversity. 
• This award will be presented to an organization that coordinated and managed a fiscally sound, well-planned diversity awareness program open to all University students. 

Criteria: The successful organization for this award will have displayed significant effort for the improvement of the UI campus through philanthropic leadership.  This could be demonstrated through any of the following:

• For the purpose of this award, "philanthropy" includes both service and philanthropic activity for the UI campus.
• Inspired and motivated others to act philanthropically, and exemplified leadership and integrity in all words and actions.
• Provided exemplary service, commitment, and strong leadership to the UI campus and was committed to working with and for others.
• Made a meaningful contribution to The University of Iowa through philanthropy.
• Identified an existing problem and demonstrated initiative by seeking ways to address that problem through philanthropy.
• Demonstrated on-going flexibility, creativity, and perseverance in efforts.

Criteria: The successful program/event for this award should have made a meaningful contribution to The University of Iowa community. This could be demonstrated through the following: 

Program enhanced The University of Iowa community and institutional values of diversity, integrity, and initiative by utilizing a creative and unique approach. 

Explored and fostered innovative and efficient ways of reaching and involving diverse student audiences. 

This award will be presented to an organization that coordinated and managed a fiscally sound, well-planned program open to all University students. 

Criteria: The successful organization for this award will have displayed significant effort and have made a meaningful contribution to The University of Iowa students. This could be demonstrated through the following: 

• Demonstrated consistent flexibility, initiative, creativity, and perseverance. 
• Attracted members from different backgrounds, life experiences, and diverse perspectives. 
• Worked in collaboration with other organizations to enhance organization’s goals. 
• Exemplified integrity in all areas of the organization. 
• Developed a responsible transition plan for the continued success of the organization. 

Criteria: The successful advisor for this award will have displayed significant effort for the improvement of the organization and therefore exhibited considerable progress in the development of the group. This could be demonstrated through the following: 

• Allowed students to take responsibility for their own learning and understanding of the organization while providing advice, encouragement, and support to all University students. 
• Conveyed values of integrity and respect. Related well to individual students. 
• Made himself/herself available to others, and was approachable and open to new ideas. 
• Valued initiative and student input. 
• Utilized different and creative approaches to educating and assisting members. 
• Served as a positive role model. 
• Helped organization reach its goals. 

Criteria: The recipient of this award should have made meaningful contributions to The University of Iowa community through collaborative efforts (either throughout the year or a single successful program). This could be shown through the following: 

• Demonstrating the collaborative spirit through work with numerous organizations or a one-time collaborative effort between two or more organizations. 
• Programming that enhanced The University of Iowa community and institutional values of collaboration and initiative by utilizing a creative and unique approach. 
• Explored and fostered innovative and efficient ways of reaching and involving diverse student audiences, while integrating the purpose of all organizations involved. 
• This award will be presented to the organization(s) that has strived to collaborate to coordinate and manage fiscally sound, well-planned programs. 

Criteria: The successful student for this award will have displayed significant effort for their student organization. This could be demonstrated through the following: 

• Displayed outstanding academic achievement, valued diversity, motivated and inspired others and exemplified integrity in all words and actions. 
• Provided exemplary service, commitment, and strong leadership to The University of Iowa community and demonstrated on-going flexibility, creativity, and perseverance in efforts. 
• Made a meaningful contribution to students, University, and surrounding communities while working with and for others (ex. included other organizations/departments in planning and implementing events). 
• Was willing to address existing problems and valued feedback from others. 
• Made herself/himself available to group members and brought out strengths and talents of individual group members. 
• Demonstrated initiative by seeking ways to enrich the future. 

Criteria: The successful student for this award will have demonstrated a significant contribution to their organization, without holding a leadership position. This could be demonstrated through the following: 

• Provided leadership to the organization through action not position. 
• Served as a role model and exerted a positive influence on his/her peers through unexpected leadership. 
• Demonstrated initiative and encouraged participation in the organization. 
• Made a meaningful contribution to students and/or the organization.