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This award recognizes the efforts of a newly-registered student organization that has been registered for only 1-2 years (was registered for the first time during the 2024-2025 or 2025-2026 academic years). Nominees should demonstrate a high level of potential in one or more areas, such as campus and/or community engagement, collaboration, events and programming, or leadership development in their first 1-2 years on campus.

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This award recognizes the efforts of a registered student organization (RSO or SSO) that has been consecutively-registered for more than 2 years (has been registered since the 2023-2024 academic year). Nominees should demonstrate a high level of achievement in one or more areas, such as community engagement, collaboration, events and programming, and/or leadership development.

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This award recognizes the efforts of two or more registered student organizations (RSO or SSO) that worked together on a specific program/event/project during the academic year 2025-2026.  (If the collaboration effort was tied to an event, the event must have been registered in compliance with the Dean of Students, Student Organization Event Policy, approved by the Office of University Events, and be in compliance with any other applicable policies governing student organizations). The outcome should mutually benefit all organizations involved in the collaboration as well as any participants. 

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This award recognizes an outstanding event that has occurred during the 2025-2026 academic year (August 2025-April 2026) coordinated by a registered student organization (RSO or SSO) that has had a unique impact on the university community. Events are created by students, for students, and occurred one time or over a period of time.

* Per the Dean of Students, Student Organization Event Policy, all student organization events must be registered through the Events Management System and BBNvolved and be approved by the Office of University Events. Events without an EMS number or which were not approved will not be considered. All applications must also be in compliance with all applicable policies governing student organizations.*

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The Wildcat Spirit Award is presented to a registered student organization (RSO or SSO) that promotes campus spirit through programming and participation in campus traditions (campus-wide events such as Homecoming, K Week, Involvement Fairs, etc.). This award is presented to a registered student organization who has made a positive contribution to the University by showcasing exceptional school spirit, leadership, and collaboration.

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This award honors the exceptional commitment and service to the community by a registered student organization (RSO or SSO). Nominees should demonstrate achievement in community engagement though one or more of the following areas: membership involvement and participation, active participation in UK campus activities, community service and/or philanthropy.

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This award recognizes a registered student organization (RSO or SSO) whose programming or events this academic year were unique in nature and contributed something new on campus. For the purpose of this award, innovation is described as either (1) the creation of new programming/events or (2) the use of new ideas, technologies, products, collaborations, etc. to improve existing programming/events. 

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This award recognizes a registered student organization (RSO or SSO) who has used the BBNvolved platform in unique or exceptional ways. This can include, but is not limited to, the following: recruitment of members, promotion of events or outstanding use of any BBNvolved tool (about, roster, events, news, gallery, documents, forms, elections, and/or service hours).

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Take time to recognize your registered student organization (RSO or SSO) for a milestone which occurred during the 2025-2026 academic year (August 2025- April 2026). Milestones are defined as something that marks a significant accomplishment or stage of growth for your organization. Examples need to come from one of the following categories: membership growth, anniversaries of 5 years or more (5, 10, 15 years, etc.), or significant registered event.

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The Wildcat Spirit Award is presented to a University of Kentucky student that promotes campus spirit through participation in campus traditions (campus-wide events such as Homecoming, K Week, Involvement Fairs, etc.). This award is presented to a student who has made a positive contribution to the University by showcasing exceptional school spirit, leadership, and collaboration.

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This award recognizes a first-year or second-year undergraduate student or first-year graduate student who has made a significant impact on the UK community, and who demonstrates the potential for continued service and leadership at the University of Kentucky. Nominees should demonstrate a high level of potential or success in one or more areas, such as membership engagement, leadership, organization development, active participation in UK campus activities, and community service or philanthropy.

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This award recognizes a junior or senior (undergraduate student) or graduate or professional student whose leadership and involvement experiences have made a lasting impact on the University of Kentucky community and who demonstrates outstanding character and commitment to developing future leaders.  Nominees should demonstrate a high level of success in one or more areas, such as membership involvement, leadership, organization development, active participation in UK campus activities, and community service or philanthropy.

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This award recognizes an outstanding member of a registered student organization (RSO or SSO) who has made a significant impact on their student organization, (please note students nominated in this category should not be currently serving in an officer position such as President, Treasurer, etc.)  Nominees should demonstrate a high level of potential or success in the following areas: support of the organization, contributions to membership engagement, and contributions to the campus community.

*Nominees must be listed as a member within their BBNvolved organization roster to be considered for this award*

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This award recognizes an outstanding officer of a registered student organization (RSO or SSO) who has made a significant impact on their student organization while serving in an officer role (such as President, Treasurer, etc.).  Nominees should demonstrate a high level of success in one or more of the following areas: showcasing responsibility to the continued development of the organization, leadership and development of members, and contributions to the campus community.

*Nominees must be listed as an officer within their BBNvolved organization roster to be considered for this award*

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This award honors the exceptional commitment and service to the community by a University of Kentucky student, who embodies a “spirit of service.” Nominees should demonstrate achievement in community engagement through one or more of the following areas: active participation in UK campus activities, community service and/or philanthropy.

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The Outstanding Senior Award recognizes two graduating student leaders for their demonstration of superior student involvement through leadership and service at the University of Kentucky throughout their undergraduate career. Areas of leadership involvement include, but are not limited to: publications and scholarship, student organizations, fine arts, athletics, and campus and community service. Recipients of this award will receive $1,000.00.

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