School of Leadership Awards
The School of Leadership is pleased to announce a call for the Spring 2023 Student
Awards. Annually, the School of Leadership recognizes outstanding academic, University,
and community service for both undergraduate and graduate students. Students within
School of Leadership academic programs are eligible to complete a self-nomination
application:
Accounting, BSBA (Gulf Park campus)
Applied Technology, BAS
Industrial Engineering Technology, BS
Management, BSBA (Gulf Park campus)
Marketing, BSBA (Gulf Park campus)
Logistics, Trade, and Transportation, MS
Human Capital Development, MS
Human Capital Development (Instructional Technology and Design), MS
Human Capital Development, PhD
Human Capital Development (Instructional Technology and Design), PhD
Please read the award descriptions below related to each award category and apply
based on your meeting the award criteria. The deadline for submitting a self-nomination
is Sunday, February 12, 2023, at midnight. For questions or concerns, please contact
Dr. Casey Maugh Funderburk, casey.maughFREEMississippi .
Undergraduate Student Awards
Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Accounting
Criteria:
GPA - minimum 3.75 (in the major)
Senior standing - number of hours earned >90
Contribution to the school/university
Ceremony: Gulf Coast Awards
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Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Applied Technology
Criteria:
GPA - minimum 3.75 (in the major)
Senior standing - number of hours earned >90
Contribution to the school/university
Ceremony: Gulf Coast Awards
Apply Now
Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Industrial Engineering Technology
Criteria:
GPA - minimum 3.75 (in the major)
Senior standing - number of hours earned >90
Contribution to the school/university
Ceremony: Gulf Coast Awards
Apply Now
Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Management
Criteria:
GPA - minimum 3.75 (in the major)
Senior standing - number of hours earned >90
Contribution to the school/university
Ceremony: Gulf Coast Awards
Apply Now
Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Marketing
Criteria:
GPA - minimum 3.75 (in the major)
Senior standing - number of hours earned >90
Contribution to the school/university
Ceremony: Gulf Coast Awards
Apply Now
Graduate Student Awards
Outstanding Master's Student in Human Capital Development
Criteria:
Demonstrates academic excellence
Shows collegiality among SoL community
Contributes to the department, university and HCD community through outreach activity
Any other notable or outstanding characteristics which make the nominee exceptional
Ceremony: Gulf Coast Awards
Apply Now
Outstanding Master's Student in Human Capital Development (ITD)
Criteria:
Demonstrates academic excellence
Shows collegiality among SoL community
Contributes to the department, university and HCD(ITD) community through outreach
activity
Any other notable or outstanding characteristics which make the nominee exceptional
Ceremony: Gulf Coast Awards
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Outstanding Master's Student in Logistics, Trade, and Transportation
Criteria:
Demonstrates academic excellence
Shows collegiality among USM, SoL and LTT communities
Contributes to the department, university and LTT community through outreach activity
Any other notable or outstanding characteristics which make the nominee exceptional
Ceremony: Gulf Coast Awards
Apply Now
Outstanding Doctoral Student in Human Capital Development
Criteria:
Demonstrates academic excellence
Represents the SoL through presentations and publications
Shows collegiality among SoL community
Contributes to the SoL, university and HCD community through outreach activity
Any other notable or outstanding characteristics which make the nominee exceptional
Ceremony: Gulf Coast Awards, School of Leadership Awards
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Outstanding Doctoral Student in Human Capital Development(ITD)
Criteria:
Demonstrates academic excellence
Represents the SoL through presentations and publications
Shows collegiality among SoL community
Contributes to the SoL, university and HCD community through outreach activity
Any other notable or outstanding characteristics which make the nominee exceptional
Ceremony: Gulf Coast Awards, School of Leadership Awards
Apply Now
Additional Awards
These awards are open to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Outstanding Veteran Student Award
Criteria:
GPA - in good academic standing
Contribution to the school/university
Must display distinctive leadership and meritorious service related to the award
Prior Military Service (any branch)
Ceremony: Gulf Coast Awards
Apply Now
Outstanding Military Student Award
Criteria:
GPA - in good academic standing
Contribution to the school/university
Must display distinctive leadership and meritorious service related to the award
Current, active military service - any branch, reserves, or active guard
Ceremony: Gulf Coast Awards
Apply Now
Outstanding International Student Award
Criteria:
GPA - in good academic standing
Contribution to the school/university
Must display distinctive leadership and meritorious service related to the award
International student status registered with University
Ceremony: Gulf Coast Awards
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Outstanding Woman Student in School of Leadership
Criteria:
GPA - in good academic standing
Contribution to the school/university
Must display distinctive leadership and meritorious service related to the award
Ceremony: Gulf Coast Awards
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Outstanding First Generation College Student Award
Criteria:
GPA - in good academic standing
Contribution to the school/university
Must display distinctive leadership and meritorious service related to the award
Verified first generation via University
Ceremony: Gulf Coast Awards
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Outstanding Diversity Student Award
Criteria:
GPA - in good academic standing
Must display distinctive leadership and meritorious service related to the award
Contribution to the school/university (APA's definition of diversity includes race,
ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, class status, education
& religious/ spiritual orientation)
Ceremony: Gulf Coast Awards
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Important Dates:
Application deadline
February 12
Recipients notified
March 1
Gulf Coast Awards Ceremony
April 27
School of Leadership Awards Ceremony
May 5