The student organization awards are three awards that recognize outstanding individuals and organizations who demonstrate exceptional dedication and achievements in the UNO community.
Award Packets and Applications
Applications for the awards are released during the spring semester. Information about awards, applications, and timelines is published every year in an award information packet.
Awards List
Outstanding Commitment to Service Award
Service is the cornerstone to being a Maverick. The Outstanding Commitment to Service Award is awarded to a student organization that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to promoting the public good and service to the community.
Student Organization Advisor of the Year Award
A great advisor can truly take a student organization to the next level. The Student Organization Advisor of the Year Award is awarded to a faculty, staff, or graduate advisor of a student organization who has had a positive impact on their associated student organization and demonstrates a strong ability to cultivate learning and growth in student leaders.
Student Organization Initiative of the Year Award
How does your organization advance its mission outside of just meeting? The Student Organization Initiative of the Year Award is awarded to a student organization (or more in the case of a collaborative initiative) who successfully conceives, plan, and executes a program, event, or other initiatives that has demonstrated a meaningful impact on its audience.
Previous Winners
|
Year |
Outstanding Commitment to Service |
Adviser of the Year |
Initiative of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | Midlands Sexual Health Research Collaborative | Jodeane Brownlee, MavRadio.fm | UNO Sexploration Week, Midlands Sexual Health Research Collaborative |
| 2019-2020 | Allies for Sign Language | Bari Marshall, Maverick Productions | Talk, Not Talking Points, UNO Public Relations Student Society of America |
| 2020-2021 | University of Nebraska at Omaha National Student Speech-Language and Hearing Association/Collegiate Sertoma | Jessi Hitchins, Women and Gender Equity Center | Essential Supply Program, Women and Gender Equity Center |