Student organizations are receiving recognition for their work with the University and community.
Twelve groups and two individuals were honored with 2015 Student Organization Awards from St. Cloud State University and the Department of Campus Involvement.
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The Student Council for Exceptional Children received the Outstanding Collaboration Award for starting a project to help raise $300,000 to build an inclusive playground for children with disabilities in St. Cloud.
The group is partnering with United Cerebral Palsy of Central Minnesota, St. Cloud Parks and Recreation, Aaron Cross-Motivation on Wheels, the Miracle Field and Shane’s Inspiration in California on the project.
“The 2015 Student Organization Awards highlight the work the students are doing in their programming and event planning throughout the year,” said Sami Bosacki, assistant director for Greek Life and Student Organizations.
“The 2015 Student Organization Awards highlight the work the students are doing in their programming and event planning throughout the year.”
Assistant director for Greek Life and Student Organizations
The awards are selected by a committee of students, faculty and staff. The committee reviews applications based on the impact of programming for the campus and community, contribution to growth and the development of the students.
“This allows the Department of Campus Involvement to really understand and recognize the great work the students are doing and share that information with the rest of campus,” Bosacki said.
Award recipients will attend the annual Excellence and Leadership Awards Banquet at 5:30 p.m. April 26 in the Atwood Memorial Center Ballroom.
Individual awards
Outstanding Member – Anne Jeske, Women’s Rugby Team
Outstanding Adviser – Nathan Winter, Pre-Pharmacy Club
Group awards
Outstanding Professional Development Initiative – American Marketing Association
Outstanding Collaboration – Student Council for Exceptional Children
Outstanding St. Cloud Community Building – Medical Professions Association
Outstanding Campus Community Building – Ayubowan Sri Lanka Organization
Outstanding Student Development – Acacia Fraternity
Outstanding New Student Organization – Theta Phi Alpha Sorority
Outstanding Cultural Program – African Student Association
Outstanding Diversity Initiative – African Student Association
Outstanding Educational Program – Physics and Astronomy Club
Outstanding Civic Engagement Initiative – Student Council for Exceptional Children
Outstanding Husky Pride and Spirit Award – University Ambassadors
Outstanding Student Organization – Ayubowan Sri Lanka Organization