University of Southern Indiana

2008 Student Leadership Awards

Silent Inspiration Award

Description of the Award
This award is given to a student who has served his or her organization in an unassuming and quiet manner. This award is for a student who has not yet held a leadership role, but through a commitment of time and energy he or she has made an impact on the organization and the University community.

Eligibility criteria for 2008
The student is nominated by his/her peers or advisor for this award, without the nominee’s knowledge.

The 2005 Silent Inspiration Award winner, Jessica Hopkins of the Student Ambassadors (left), is pictured with members of the 2005 Outstanding Student Organization, Habitat for Humanity. The president of the USI chapter of Habitat for Humanity, Amber Wischmeier (right), was the 2005 Student Organization President of the Year.

Applications - Available January 22, 2008 and due March 3, 2008
Students nominating an individual for the Silent Inspiration award should submit eight (8) copies of the following:
- Nomination Form

The recommendation should address the following questions:
- In what capacities has the nominee served your organization?
- Why do you feel the nominee is deserving of this award?

Recognition of Award
Students selected to receive the award will receive recognition at the Student Leadership Awards and Recognition program on April 16, 2008.

If you have any questions about the process, please call the Office of Student Development Programs at 465-7167 or getinvolved@usi.edu.

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