Student Organization Awards
Undergraduate Student Organization Awards
Undergraduate Student Organization (USO) award nominations are now open! Please nominate a student organization, student organization leader, or advisor to be recognized for their accomplishments throughout the year and their contributions to student engagement at USF.
All nominations must be submitted by Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
All awards will be announced in early April.
Please contact sle@usfca.edu with any questions.
The Undergraduate Student Organization of the Year award is presented to a recognized undergraduate student organization that has consistently shown a significant impact on the undergraduate student community. The organization participates in undergraduate student life, successfully plans campus-wide events, and contributes to the engagement of undergraduate students. Organizations nominated for this award have shown long-term commitment to USF and serve as a role model for peer organization.
Eligibility
- A registered undergraduate student organization with Student Leadership and Engagement that has been established for at least two academic years.
- Demonstrates significant programmatic efforts, leadership, and presence within the USF community and beyond.
- Maintains a substantial membership base.
- Serves as a role model for peer organizations.
2023-2024 Award Recipient
Latine Undergraduate Network of Activists (L.U.N.A)
2022-2023 Award Recipient
Latinas Unidas
2021-2022 Award Recipient
Tri-Gamma Women's Nursing Society
2020-2021 Award Recipient
Active Minds
2019-2020 Award Recipient
Model United Nations
2018-2019 Award Recipient
Model United Nations
2017-2018 Award Recipient
Rock Climbing Club
2016-2017 Award Recipient
Latinas Unidas
2015-2016 Award Recipient
Kasamahan at USF
2010-2011 Award Recipient
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Muslim Student Association
2009-2010 Award Recipient
Umthombo
The Emerging Undergraduate Student Organization of the Year award is presented to a newly recognized undergraduate student organization that has achieved recognition within the past academic year. Organizations nominated for this category have shown the campus community they have a lot to offer and have shown a strong desire to engage students! They serve as a role model for new peer organizations.
Eligibility
- A recognized undergraduate student organization with Student Leadership and Engagement (SLE) that has been established in the 2024-2025 academic year.
- Maintains strong and consistent communication with SLE in their first year.
- Demonstrates steady growth in membership within the first year.
- Serves as a role model for newly established peer organizations.
2023-2024 Award Recipient
Society of First-Generation Students
2022-2023 Award Recipient
Girl Gains Co and Running Club
2021-2022 Award Recipient
Craft Club
2020-2021 Award Recipient
Business Analytics Club
2019-2020 Award Recipient
Dons Esports
The Event of the Year award is presented to a recognized undergraduate student organization that has successfully planned and hosted an event that has fulfilled the mission of the student organization.
Eligibility
- A recognized undergraduate student organization with Student Leadership and Engagement (SLE).
- Exemplified excellence in creating, planning, and implementing an outstanding on-campus event for USF community.
- Produced an event that fulfilled the mission of the student organization.
- Welcomed the entire USF community and/or public.
2023-2024 Award Recipient
Fun Run - Running Club
2022-2023 Award Recipient
Latinx Heritage Celebration - L.U.N.A., Latinas Unidas and Folklorico Club
2021-2022 Award Recipient
PCN (Kasamahan)
2020-2021 Award Recipient
Partnership Meeting - Pre-Health Peer Mentor Program
2019-2020 Award Recipient
Rocky Horror Picture Show - College Players
The Excellence in Advising award is presented to a full-time USF faculty or staff advisor to a currently recognized undergraduate student organization under SLE that has positively impacted the student organization and USF community.
Eligibility
- A full-time USF faculty or staff advisor to a currently recognized undergraduate student organization with Student Leadership and Engagement (SLE).
- Positively impacts the student organization and USF community.
- Demonstrates strong advising skills.
- Is appropriately available to students.
- Aids in the development of student leaders.
2023-2024 Award Recipient
Rick Roberts, ASUSF Voices
2022-2023 Award Recipient
Teresa Moore, San Francisco Foghorn
2021-2022 Award Recipient
Rick Roberts, ASUSF Voices
2020-2021 Award Recipient
Rabbi Camille Angel, Qmmunity
2019-2020 Award Recipient
Megan Royal, TransferNation
2010-2011 Award Recipient
Travis Becker, RHA
Kristen Marshall, RHA
2009-2010 Award Recipient
Marisa Knight
Marissa Lithman
The Excellence in Collaboration award is presented to a recognized undergraduate student organization(s) that have successfully collaborated or partnered with another organization/department/program on an event that benefited the organization members and/or USF community.
Eligibility
- Successfully collaborated to sponsor or host an event/program/initiative that has benefitted their own members and the greater USF campus community.
- All contributing organizations must be currently recognized as undergraduate student organizations under SLE for 2024–2025.
2023-2024 Award Recipient
DonsHack - Women in Technology & Association of Computing Machinery
2022-2023 Award Recipient
Culturescape - International Student Association
2021-2022 Award Recipient
"Know the Signs, Know the Science" - Active Minds & Club for Neuroscience Students
2020-2021 Award Recipient
Pre-Health Peer Mentor Program, Pre-Physician Assistant Society, Pre-Dental Society, Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students, and Active Minds
2019-2020 Award Recipient
"Amazing Race" - SEASA, Thai Student Union, International Students Association
The Outstanding Student Organization Leader of the Year award is presented to an outstanding student leader to a recognized undergraduate student organization under SLE that has positively impacted their student organization.
Eligibility
- A student organization executive to a currently recognized undergraduate student organization under Student Leadership and Engagement (SLE).
- Demonstrates outstanding dedication to the student organization mission.
- Excels in assisting in membership development.
- Serves as a role model for peer student organization members.
- Is currently a participating member within their respective undergraduate student organization for 2024–2025.
2023-2024 Award Recipient
Kayla Schucker - Delta Delta Delta
2022-2023 Award Recipient
Donald Singleton - Brother Connection
Elizabeth Velez - Craft Club
2021-2022 Award Recipient
Munachiso Joy Anwukah - Alpha Phi Omega
2020-2021 Award Recipient
Maria Aviles-Sandoval - Pre-Health Peer Mentor Program
Frances Capupus - Kasamahan
2019-2020 Award Recipient
Andrew McReynolds - TransferNation
The Service award is presented to a recognized undergraduate student organization under SLE that has demonstrated outstanding service to their community.
Eligibility
- A currently recognized undergraduate student organization with Student Leadership and Engagement (SLE).
- Demonstrates outstanding service to the University of San Francisco and San Francisco community.
- Promotes the public good, not for financial gain.
- Demonstrates innovation, creativity, and engagement through a service initiative.
- Creates valuable learning experiences for undergraduate students.
2023-2024 Award Recipient
Best Buddies
2022-2023 Award Recipient
Delta Zeta
2021-2022 Award Recipient
Rotaract
2019-2020 Award Recipient
Food Recovery Network
The Dedication to Social Justice award is presented to a recognized undergraduate student organization under SLE that has demonstrated outstanding service to their community.
Eligibility
- A currently recognized undergraduate student organization with Student Leadership and Engagement (SLE).
- Demonstrates exceptional contribution to one's campus community in the area of education awareness and and social justice.
- Showcases significant contribution through a wide range of identifiable outcomes, such as furthering community engagement in dialogue and education, examining and modifying current practices and policies, and implementing projects and initiatives that foster social awareness.
- Executes efforts with focus and positive intentionality.
2023-2024 Award Recipient
Muslim Student Association
2022-2023 Award Recipient
Syria/Turkey Earthquake Relief - Arab Student Union, Iranian Student Union, Middle Eastern and North African Club and Muslim Student Association
2021-2022 Award Recipient
Culturally Focused Clubs Council (CFCC)
2020-2021 Award Recipient
Latinas Unidas
2019-2020 Award Recipient
Alliance for C.H.A.N.G.E.
Graduate Student Organization Awards
Graduate Student Organization (GSO) award nominations are now open! Please nominate a student organization, student organization leader, or advisor to be recognized for their accomplishments throughout the year and their contributions to student engagement at USF.
All nominations must be submitted by Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
All awards will be announced in early April.
Please contact Caitlyn Rei at ccrei@usfca.edu with any questions.
The graduate student organization of the year award is presented to a graduate student organization that has consistently shown a significant impact on the graduate student community. The organization participates in graduate student functions, successfully plans campus-wide events, and contributes to the engagement of graduate students on diverse topics to create a holistic graduate education. Organizations nominated for this award have shown long-term commitment to USF.
Eligibility
A registered graduate student organization with Student Leadership and Engagement that has been established for at least two academic years. Has shown active contributions and commitment to contributing and increasing graduate student engagement. Has built strong relationships and gained respect from students, faculty, and staff.
2023-2024 Recipient
Graduate Women in Business
2022-2023 Recipient
Start Up Club
2021-2022 Recipient
Graduate Nursing Association
2019-2020 Recipient
Museum Studies Graduate Association
2018–2019 Recipient
Graduate Nursing Association
2017–2018 Recipient
Graduate Women in Business
2016-2017 Recipient
Women in Business
2015–2016 Recipient
Marriage & Family Therapy Graduate Association
The emerging graduate student organization award is presented to a graduate student organization that has established itself in the past academic year. The organization has shown an immediate impact on graduate student life, participates in graduate student functions, and contributes to graduate student engagement through programming and tabling. Organizations nominated for this award also strive toward a long-term commitment to USF through the organization.
Eligibility
A registered graduate student organization with Student Leadership and Engagement that has been established within the past two academic years. Has shown active interest and commitment to contributing and increasing graduate student engagement. Has built strong relationships and gained respect from students, faculty, and staff.
2023-2024 Recipient
AI in Business
2022-2023 Recipient
Net Impact
2021-2022 Recipient
School of Management Graduate Student Board
2019-2020 Recipient
Association for Information Systems
2018–2019 Recipient
Graduate Latinx Caucus
The award is presented to a graduate student organization advisor who has been exemplary in their commitment to graduate students and organizations. They have shown commitment and engagement to the graduate student community through support and encouragement. Advisors nominated for this award have consistently participated in graduate student events and demonstrated commitment to the betterment of graduate student life.
Eligibility
An advisor to a registered graduate student organization with Student Leadership and Engagement. Has shown active contributions and commitment to supporting the growth of the graduate student organization. Has demonstrated a commitment to supporting the holistic growth and development of the organization membership.
2023-2024 Recipient
Christine Yeh, School Counseling Graduate Association Advisor
2022-2023 Recipient
John Coughlan, Start Up Club Advisor
2021-2022 Recipient
Dr. Stephen Kraus - Graduate Marketing Association Advisor
2019-2020 Recipient
Nathan Dennis - Museum Studies Graduate Association Advisor
2018–2019 Recipient
Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga - Graduate Latinx Caucus Advisor