Social Justice Leader of the Year 2026

Social Justice Leader of the Year 2026

The Social Justice Leader Award honors a student who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to social justice in the areas of leadership and community engagement. This award will honor a student who has utilized their assets and passions to serve as a change agent and made a tangible impact on the university and/or community promoting equity, inclusion, and civic responsibility.

Selection Criteria and nominee requirements:
1) Student must have made a significant contribution through participation in campus involvement and/or community engagement. Evidence of socially responsible, ethical and outstanding leadership, either in specific responsibility or during community engagement activities, are indicators of a nominee's qualifications for the award.
2) The student must be in good academic standing with the University.
3) Must be and remain in good social standing (minimal conduct history).