Awards Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is new in this year’s awards program?

There is a slight change in the titles of the awards program or awards. To be clear, the name of the awards program is the Norbertine Leadership and Service Awards, sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs.
There will be two primary categories of awards given. One will be the Student Life Award to recognize outstanding contributions of students over the past 12 months. The other will be Awards of Distinction which will include named awards, scholarships and Who’s Who.
The Beloved Community Social Justice Award has been added to be awarded to one student and one faculty or staff member.

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 (except Who’s Who) require an application that includes a resume and two short answer questions. The Ashmore and Harvey Award requires an additional essay and the WFIC Scholarships require a one page biography.
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?

What are important dates to remember?

How much are the awards valued at?

The amount of each scholarship for the 2010 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 the Student Affairs Division, 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 Student Affairs Division is committed to working with students to achieve proficiency in the Student Affairs Core Competencies.

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