(Feb. 12, 2019) — The UTSA community is encouraged to recognize the faculty, staff and students who have made an impact on their lives during the 43rd Annual University Life Awards Ceremony. Hosted by the UTSA Council of Student Organizations and the UTSA Student Government Association, the awards recognize achievements in leadership, academics and community involvement. Nominations are now open through Sunday, March 10.
>> Access the nomination forms on RowdyLink. Go to the Council of Student Organizations page and select “Forms” to nominate a student organization. Go to the Student Government Association page and select “Forms” to nominate a student, faculty or staff member.
The highlight of the University Life Awards is the presentation of the Golden Feather, a UTSA lifetime achievement award for student leaders. Past Golden Feather winners have gone on to study law, higher education, administration and work for Fortune 500 companies.
Individual Awards
Most Outstanding Freshman
Most Outstanding Sophomore
Most Outstanding Junior
Most Outstanding Senior
Most Outstanding Graduate/Professional Student
Fraternity and Sorority Member of the Year
Jane Findling Award
Golden Feather Award
Organization Awards
Outstanding Community Service Program
Outstanding Religious/Spiritual Program
Outstanding Program Celebrating Culture, Diversity, and Inclusion
Outstanding Educational Program
Outstanding Professional Development Program
Outstanding Membership Development Program
Outstanding Collaborative Program
Outstanding Community Activism Program
Outstanding Performing Organization
Diane Abdo Outstanding Organization Advisor
Outstanding Student Organization President
Outstanding New Student Organization
Outstanding Registered Student Organization
Outstanding Sponsored Student Organization
Staff and Faculty Awards
Outstanding Faculty Member
Outstanding Professional Staff Member
Awards will also be presented to the most outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in each college. The Office of Housing and Residence Life, the Office of Volunteer Services and Campus Recreation will also recognize outstanding students in their respective areas.
UTSA community members are invited to the award ceremonies. The student organization awards will be presented by the Council of Student Organization at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3 and the individual student, faculty, and staff awards will be presented by the Student Government Association at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 4 in the H-E-B Student Union Ballroom (HSU 1.104) on Main Campus. This year’s theme is honoring UTSA’s 50th Anniversary. Cocktail attire is encouraged.
