Student Leadership Awards
A Student Government Association initiative in partnership with Omicron Delta Kappa
and the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life
Our Goal
Student leaders are essential to our campus community. They contribute to a vibrant campus life, help advance the University’s mission, and engage their peers in countless meaningful ways. The Student Leadership Awards program exists to recognize and celebrate these contributions.
In partnership with Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) and Fraternity & Sorority Life, the Student Leadership Awards program aims to:
- Recognize Excellence — Formally acknowledge outstanding student contributions.
- Highlight Service — Celebrate students dedicated to serving the University and their fellow students.
- Inspire Others — Showcase examples of impactful leadership across campus.
We encourage the campus community to participate by nominating deserving student leaders or applying for an award. Let’s celebrate the dedication and impact of TTU’s student leaders!
Please consider applying for an award or nominating a student today. For questions, contact sga@tntech.edu or engagement@tntech.edu.
Award Categories
SGA Awards
These awards recognize outstanding student leadership, organizational excellence, and impactful programming across the Tennessee Tech community. Students and organizations can apply or be nominated depending on the award, with opportunities for both individual and group recognition.
FSL Awards
These awards honor excellence within the FSL community, celebrating chapters and individuals who demonstrate leadership, service, scholarship, and values-based achievement. Categories include Fraternal Excellence Recipients, Legacy Awards, Greek Woman of the Year, Fraternity Man of the Year, Brotherhood/Sisterhood Program of the Year, and Philanthropy Program of the Year.
SGA Applications
Applications are required for the awards listed below. All applications are due April 6.
Individual Leadership Awards
Students must apply to be considered for:
- Rising Student Organization Leader
- Outstanding Graduate Student Leader
- Outstanding Student Organization Officer
- Outstanding Student Organization President
Individual Leadership Award Application
Student Organization Awards
Organizations must apply to be considered for:
- Organization Excellence Recognition
- Breakout Organization of the Year
- Best New Organization
- Student Organization of the Year
Organization Excellence Application
Outstanding Program Awards
Organizations may also be recognized for sponsoring an outstanding program or event. Finalists will receive the Outstanding Program award, and one program will be named Program of the Year.
Outstanding Program Application
SGA Nominations
The following awards are determined solely through nominations. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to nominate individuals who exemplify these qualities.
- Unsung Heroes – Students not serving as their organization's president or chief officer are eligible for this award, which recognizes work "behind the scenes" to make organizations and programs better.
- Changemaker Award - This award recognizes individual achievements in advocating for a cause, working toward community growth and improvement, and/or seeking to advance peace and human dignity.
- Spirit of Tennessee Tech Award - This award recognizes students' overall contributions to the Tennessee Tech community and their embodiment of Tennessee Tech school spirit and values. Nominees will not be judged based on the positions they have held, but their impact on others and their positive influence on the University.
- Student Organization Advisor of the Year - Students may nominate a volunteer Faculty/Staff Advisor who has made a significant impact on their organization. Only advisors who serve voluntarily (not as part of their job description) are eligible; students should confirm volunteer status before submitting.
Student Leadership Awards Nomination Form
Student Organization Advisor of the Year Nomination Form
FSL Applications
Applications are required for the awards listed below. All applications are due April 6.
Students must apply to be considered for:
Chapter Awards:
- FSL President of the Year
- Brotherhood/Sisterhood Program of the Year
- Philanthropy Program of the Year
- Fraternity Man of the Year & Sorority Woman of the Year
- Best Cross‑Council Collaboration
- Outstanding Chapter Branding & Marketing
- Most Improved Chapter
- Outstanding Alumni Engagement Award
- Golden Eagle Spirit of Greek Life Award
Individual Awards:
- New Member of the Year
- Emerging Leader Award
- Council Officer of the Year
- Outstanding Campus Leader Award
- Outstanding Council Delegate Award
- Legacy Award
- Career & Professional Development Award
NOTE: We will also be recognizing the chapter with the highest GPA in each council. However, no nomination is required since this information is already on file.
Student Leadership Awards Ceremony
All finalists will be invited to attend the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 23 at 6pm in the Ashraf Islam Atrium. The event will feature a variety of awards presentations and student recognition, as well as an opportunity to meet student leadership and University administrators. More information to come.