Frequently Asked Questions

What is new in this year’s awards program?

• The Office of Career Services has added a new category this year to recognize the leadership experiences student gain through the internship program. One student will receive an award, and one internship organization (on or off campus) will be recognized for providing leadership opportunities.
• The Student Life Awards will recognize outstanding contributions of students over the past 12 months, and the Who's Who awards honor outstanding junior and senior campus leaders for their scholastic and community achievements.
• The Awards of Distinction which will include several named awards and scholarships, including the new Sally Thompson Endowed Scholarship.
• The Organizational Awards will once again be part of this awards program instead of a separate event.

How will students be selected for these awards?

• The Student Life Awards will be selected based only on the information provided by the nominator. 
• Who’s Who will be selected based on either a nomination for the Student Life Awards or an application completed by the student.
• The Awards of Distinction require an application that includes a resume and two short answer questions.  If eligible, the Ashmore and Harvey Memorial Scholarship and the Golden Family Endowed Scholarship each require an additional essay,  as noted on the application form. 
• New awards are under consideration.  See the on-line award descriptions for more details.

Who can nominate?

• All students and employees of the college are eligible to nominate students for an award.

Can I nominate myself for an award?

• Students can apply directly for the Awards of Distinction, but must be nominated by someone else for a Student Life Award.

Can I get more than one award?

• Yes!  One selection committee will review all the nominations for Student Life Awards; a second committee will review all applications for the Awards of Distinction.  Students can receive awards in both categories.

When is the Norbertine Leadership and Service Awards program?

• Saturday, April 28,  2012, 3:00-4:30 pm in the Bemis International Center - Fort Howard Theater

What are important dates to remember?

• Nominations are DUE February 13, 2012
• Applications are DUE February 20, 2012

How much are the awards valued at?

• The amount of each scholarship for the 2012 awards will be determined in early March.

What is the history of the Norbertine Leadership and Service Awards?

• The Student Life Committee initiated the Awards program in 1979 to recognize and thank students for the significant contributions they have made to campus life at St. Norbert College.
• Consistent with the mission of Student Affairs, students who receive an award must demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge, values, and skills necessary to change themselves, their community, and their world. These competencies are important because they are the hallmark of student learning outside of the classroom, and help manifest the personal attributes that embed the College’s core values in each of our students. This type of meaningful involvement in our community relates to the development of students in all areas of their lives – socially, psychologically, cognitively and intellectually. The division of Mission and Student Affairs is committed to working with students to achieve proficiency in the Student Affairs Core Competencies.

Additional Questions?

• Please contact the Office of Leadership, Student Engagement and First Year Experience at (920) 403-4023