2021-2022 Solar Award Winners
Outstanding Educational Program
Given to an organization that exhibits the following:
- Activities consist of educating, instructing and/or providing further academic support and learning for students.
- Educational programs. I.e. guest speakers/lectures, demonstration, hands-on project.
- An event or program designed to enhance the academic experience outside of the classroom.
Awarded to:
Pilipinx American Student Association - Kapatid Program
Community Service Leadership Award
Given to a campus community member that demonstrate examples of a leader creating and fostering sustainability through the following:
- Contributed to the campus community through their actions
- Consistent flexibility, initiative, creativity, and perseverance through its virtual activities and programs
- They are a role model for other organizations on campus
Awarded to:
Resident Hall Association - Toys for Pups
Outstanding Diversity Social Justice Program
Given to an event or program that promotes a deeper understanding of diversity and social justice topics to create intercultural understanding, respect, appreciation, and skills development and demonstrates:
- Diversity Respect
- Intercultural Impact
- Social Justice
- Cultural Awareness
Awarded to:
Pilipinx American Student Association - Pilipinx Consciousness Night 50
Outstanding Social Media and Marketing
Given to an organization that exhibits the following:
- Have been innovative with their social media marketing efforts
- Have hosted consistent virtual events throughout the year
- Demonstrated that they are role models for other organizations on campus marketing
Awarded to:
Orientation Team
Outstanding Organization of the Year
The Student Organization of the Year award is given to organizations that exhibit the following:
- Contributed to the campus community through their actions
- Consistent flexibility, initiative, creativity, and perseverance through its virtual activities and programs
- They are a role model for other organizations on campus
Awarded to:
Pilipinx American Student Association
Outstanding Student Leader
A student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and has made a positive impact on campus and the surrounding campus community. Nominations should demonstrate examples of the following:
- Serves as a role model and leader among their peers
- Builds inclusive community
- Promotes diversity and social justice
- Works collaboratively across the community
- Acts responsibly and ethically
- Evokes the campus mascot of being a Pioneer
Awarded to:
Thavry Khun - Asian Pacific Islander Club
Outstanding Organization of the Year
A staff/faculty advisor who has demonstrated outstanding support and personal commitment to student organization(s). Staff/Faculty nominee must currently be serving in the role of an on-campus student organization advisor. Nominations should demonstrate examples of the following:
- Positive interactions with the student organizations
- Provides time, talent, energy and service to the student organization
- Guides the development and growth of the organization and student leaders
Awarded to:
Dr. Antonio Martinez
Outstanding Service Leadership
A student who has demonstrated a significant commitment to unpaid/volunteer service with on-campus or off-campus community. This award recognizes a student committed to contributing to the public good, and providing service and philanthropic efforts through their student organization, in collaboration with a student organization, and/or across the campus community.
- Active participation in volunteer and service events
- Serves as a role model and leader among their peers
- Coordination of programming/events focused on philanthropy and/or community service
Awarded to:
Joanne Cabanlit
Outstanding Sustainability Leadership
A campus leader who has demonstrated initiative, leadership, productivity, and a dedication to foster the university's commitment to sustainability. The award seeks to recognize the efforts put forth by a campus member committed to providing sustainability efforts through their organization, in collaboration with a student organization, and/or across the campus community.
- Serves as a role model and leader among their peers
- Builds inclusive community
- Leader for organization’s culture and initiatives
Awarded to:
Nick Rougely
Outstanding Pioneer Pride
A student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and has made a positive impact on campus and the surrounding campus community. Nominations should demonstrate examples of the following:
- Contributed to the campus community through their actions
- Actively involved in many on campus events
- They are a role model for other students on campus
Awarded to:
Ashwini Manmode