1. Student Leadership Awards
Application Packet
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“If your actions inspire other to dream more, learn more, do
more, and become more, you are a leader.”
John Quincy Adams 2010-2011
Monday, June 21, 2010

2. Award Nomination Criteria
Recognizing Leadership Initiatives of Dalton State College Students During the 2010-11 Academic Year
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Only the information submitted in this Student Leadership Awards Packet and letters of support for
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presented at the annual Student Leadership Banquet on Friday, April 15, 2011.
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All packets for individual students or staff must:
Include awards application.
Text Be completed and returned by 5 pm on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, to the Division of Student
Activities Office in Pope Student Center Upper Level, room 107.
All student organization packets must:
Include a CD or scrapbook with photos (10 minimum/50 maximum) showing activities, events,
members, and programs hosted/participated in by your organization.
Include awards application.
Contain recommendation letters from individuals who support organization objectives.
Be completed and returned by 5 pm on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, to the Division of Student
Text Activities Office in Pope Student Center Upper Level, room 107.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Jami Hall, Director of Student
DSC Activities, at 706-272-2505 or jhall@daltonstate.edu.
Monday, June 21, 2010

3. Awards Descriptions
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Student/Staff Awards
Advisor of the Year
The Spence Higgins Hall of Leaders Award for Excellence in Service
Presented to a registered student organization advisor who has gone
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above and beyond the basic requirements of an organization advisor.
Nominee must be an advisor of an active recognized student
Named in honor of first student body President and Dalton State College
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organization. Past recipients are eligible for this award after three years.
alum, this award is given to a select group of seniors who have
demonstrated outstanding involvement with campus life and
extracurricular activities and who, through this service, have exemplified
a 4-year commitment to the positive enhancement of the Dalton State
College campus. This is a one-time award.
Student Organization Awards
Catch a Rising Star Award Student Organization of the Year
Presented annually to rising student leaders with less than two years of Presented to the RSO, which through its activities, programs, and
dedicated involvement in student life, and who have exemplified a projects has had a significant positive influence on Dalton State and the
commitment to enhancing Dalton State College campus life. This is a Dalton community. This award is based on the quality of events held,
one-time award. amount of community service performed, and participation in other
campus events. This organization will have demonstrated the initiative
Volunteer of the Year Award to further advance the collegiate experience of Dalton State students
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Presented to a student with above 45 credit hours who has beyond the classroom.
demonstrated an exemplary commitment to their community through
service with non-profit organizations. Outstanding Campus Event
Presented to the organization sponsoring the most innovative, creative,
Unsung Hero Award - Student or ground-breaking non-fundraising project or program which
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This award recognizes a student, who does not hold an executive established a higher standard on the Dalton State College campus.
leadership position, for the work they do behind-the-scenes. Through
work with their organization or on campus he/she makes a positive Outstanding Community Service Project
impact by improving the organization or the campus community. Presented to the organization that has reflected the ideals of good
citizenship through service to the community. This is not a fundraiser,
Unsung Hero Award - Faculty/Staff
Presented to a member of the Dalton State College faculty/staff not
directly affiliated with any organization, but who has assisted an
but an innovative and effective community service project. The project
can be a one-day program or an extensive, on-going project. Text
organization(s) above and beyond the call of duty. This is a behind-the- Outstanding Charitable Fundraiser
scenes award for faculty or staff not directly linked to any one group. Presented to the organization which sponsored the most successful
Student Employee of the Year
Presented to a student employee who has exemplified professionalism,
fundraiser to benefit a charitable cause. The project can be a one-day
program or an extensive on-going project. DSC
dedication, and a strong drive while being employed at Dalton State
College. This is a one-time award.
Monday, June 21, 2010