1. Tips and tricks to win awards for your org!
How to win awards
Tips and tricks to win awards for your org!

2. Student Organization Awards
May 29, 2018
6pm-8pm
HUB 302
FREE FOOD!

3. Where do I apply? Go.ucr.edu/awards
**Once you click on the award link(s), you will be prompted to log in to HighlanderLink**
Go.ucr.edu/awards

4. Some Awards available…
Advisor of the Year
This award is for non-students that advise your organization such as professional staff members that serve as advisors or volunteers/alumni that advise your organization.

5. Collaborative Program of the Year
This award is ideal for an event that was hosted by several student organizations and proves as an example of how groups can work together to create something greater than one group could do on its own.

6. Educational Program of the Year
Some events and activities are considered educational and this award is meant to recognize outstanding efforts in educating others about causes, academics, etc.

7. A winning application
Hosted large-scale networking event with 16 industry leaders
Three students offered internships on the spot!
Hosted large-scale outreach event for over 3,000 K-8 students in order to generate interest in engineering. The event entailed engineering-themed activities in a carnival-like atmosphere.
Developed ongoing relationship with Facebook; they facilitated five workshops which led to four of our members being hired!

8. Tips and tricks Thorough & concise
*Write LONG and provide specific examples (don’t be vague)
*don’t add irrelevant info
*use descriptive language (describe the activity, don’t just list it)
*Provide numbers (we passed out 500 meals)

9. Highlight successful events
*Describe how the event made a difference
*How many people attended?
*Submit pictures of members/attendees

10. Important dates! Applications open: TODAY, March 12, 2018
Deadline to apply: April 20, 2018

11. Time for questions!