Northwest accepting nominations for leadership, employment, organizational awards

Northwest Missouri State University is now accepting nominations for its annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony.

The collaborative celebration recognizes excellence among Northwest students, faculty and staff. Awards are presented by the B.D. Owens Library, Center for Engagement and Community Connection, Graduate Office, Office of Human Resources, International Involvement Center, Office of Student Involvement, Student Senate, Student Success Center and Student Employment.

A detailed list of the awards is provided below. Click here to view the criteria for each award and submit a nomination.

The deadline to submit papers or projects for the Owens Library's Undergraduate Library Research Awards is Friday, Jan. 30, by visiting https://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/libraryinfo/research-awards.htm.

Nominations for all other awards are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2. Nomination forms are accessible by signing into BearcatLink and clicking the links below.

There is no limit on the number of nominations an individual may submit or receive. Award recipients will be announced Monday, March 30, at the Northwest Awards and Recognition Ceremony.

B.D. Owens Library Undergraduate Library Research Awards

• Click here for information about submitting research papers.

Center for Engagement & Community Connection

• Northwest Community Impact Award

Student Employment Awards

• Student Employee of the Year
• Student Employment Supervisor of the Year
• Student Employment Team of the Year

Graduate Office Awards

• Graduate Assistant of the Year

Student Organizations and Leadership Awards

• Commitment to Community Leadership
• Outstanding Advisor of the Year
• Outstanding New Organization of the Year
• Outstanding Student Organization of the Year
• Outstanding Student Organization President of the Year
• Outstanding Program of the Year
• Outstanding Student of the Year

Student Success Center Awards

• First Generation Student Achievement Award
• Commitment to Student Success Award: Staff
• Commitment to Student Success Award: Faculty
• Commitment to Student Success Award: Student

Office of Human Resources Student Impact Awards

• Faculty Individual
• Staff Individual

International Involvement Center Award

• Outstanding International Student of the Year

Student Senate Awards

• Tower Service Award: Student
• Tower Service Award: Student Organization
• Tower Service Award: Team
• Tower Service Award: Staff
• Tower Service Award: Faculty