Eubie Awards

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President's Award

Presented to up to two graduating students (undergraduate or graduate), who demonstrates academic excellence (3.75 GPA or higher) and makes outstanding contributions in student activities and community outreach activities that bring credit to The University of Baltimore. Students can only win one of these awards: President’s or Student Services.  

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Student Services Award

Presented to up to four graduating students (undergraduate or graduate), who are in good academic standing (at least 2.0), who have made outstanding contributions to student activities and/or community outreach activities that bring credit to The University of Baltimore. Students can only win one of these awards: President’s or Student Services.  

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Sigma Alpha Omicron Award

Presented to up to three students (undergraduate or graduate who are not graduating in the upcoming semester), who are in good academic standing (at least 2.0) and have made significant contributions to student life at The University of Baltimore through student government or student activities. 

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Gabriel Aguirre Award

Presented to a non-Student Government Association student (undergraduate, graduate or law) who has made outstanding contributions to student life at The University of Baltimore. The award is given in honor of the late Gabriel Aguirre, a former UBalt student who provided outstanding service to the UBalt community.   

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Beth Mizell Grit Award

Presented to a UBalt student who has demonstrated hard work, resilience and passion in the pursuit of their education at The University of Baltimore. Recipients exhibit a commitment to excellence exemplified by achievements accomplished through character, grit and perseverance over adversity and should be in good academic standing (GPA 2.0 or better). 

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Student Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Award   

Presented to a student in good academic and disciplinary standing (at least 2.5 for Undergraduate Students and 3.0 for Graduate Students) who have demonstrated a sincere commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) by meeting one or more of the following criteria: 

• Demonstrates behaviors reflective of diversity, equity, and inclusion (e.g., involvement and contribution to committees or organizations both internal and external);  
• Identifies opportunities to address systematic barriers and provides solutions to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (e.g., contribution to policies or procedures to ensure equity and inclusiveness); and 
• Develops/initiates programming or activities that foster an inclusive campus environment (e.g. educational or cultural programming that promote knowledge related to diversity, equity, and inclusion). 

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Rising Star Award

Presented to a freshman or sophomore student who has demonstrated a potential for leadership through great drive and commitment to student engagement at The University of Baltimore. 

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Mental Health Ally Award

This award, offered in partnership with the Office of Student Support, recognizes a student who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to mental health advocacy for The University of Baltimore and/or the greater Baltimore city community. Allyship may take many forms that help others feel comfortable discussing mental health, sharing stories, and seeking treatment. 

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Mentor of the Year Award

This award, offered in partnership with the Office of Student Support, recognizes a student mentor for their integral role in growing a culture of mentoship at UBalt through time and dedication they have put in to creating a successful mentee/mentor relationship.  This student has demonstrated a commitment to developing an engaged and connected campus. Through their valuable mentorship they have served the greater UBalt community.

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Bee Engaged Award 

The Bee Engaged award recognizes students for their commitment to service‐learning and community and civic engagement through volunteer efforts, class projects, or contribution to the community through service. 

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Student Employee of the Year Award 

The Student Employee of the Year Award recognizes exceptional undergraduate and graduate student employees.  The nominees all will have worked for a campus employer for at least six months over the past year. Nominees are selected based on the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Core Competencies of communication, critical thinking, equity and inclusion, leadership, professionalism, teamwork and technology.  

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*Please note that all award nominees must be non-law student organizations that are registered and recognized through the Center for Student Engagement and Inclusion. 

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Student Organization of the Year Award

This award recognizes a student organization and has existed for more than one academic year. The award recognizes a student organization that has impacted the UBalt community through membership development, leadership, programming and service. In addition, the organization has made a consistent contribution to campus life. 

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On the Move Award

This award is given to a student organization that has been in existence for less than three years and has made significant contributions toward improving campus life, student engagement and inclusion at UBalt. 

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Event or Initiative of the Year Award 

This award is presented to a student organization for a specific event or initiative that has bettered campus life at UBalt. Students may be advised by professional staff but planning and implementation must be executed primarily by students. The event or initiative should demonstrate excellence in programming, achieve its outcomes and should exemplify outstanding creativity or introduce new approaches.  

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Award   

Presented to a student organization that has demonstrated a sincere commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) by meeting one or more of the following criteria: 

• Demonstrates behaviors reflective of diversity, equity, and inclusion (e.g., involvement and contribution to committees or organizations both internal and external);  
• Identifies opportunities to address systematic barriers and provides solutions to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (e.g., contribution to policies or procedures to ensure equity and inclusiveness); and 
• Develops/initiates programming or activities that foster an inclusive campus environment (e.g. educational or cultural programming that promote knowledge related to diversity, equity, and inclusion).
  

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Bee Engaged Award 

The Bee Engaged award recognizes a student organization for their commitment to service‐learning and community and civic engagement through volunteer efforts, class projects, or contribution to the community through service. 

 

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*Faculty, Staff, and Community Partners are not eligible to win the same award within 10 years.  

 

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Lifetime Achievement Award

This award recognizes a faculty and/or staff member who has been employed at UBalt for at least five years and demonstrates outstanding service distinctly above and beyond the call of duty to students and the UBalt community. 

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Advisor of the Year Award

This award is given to a student organization advisor who has made a significant and positive impact on a UBalt student organization. Any student organization advisor who has served for at least one year is eligible for this award.  

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Mental Health Ally Award

This award, offered in partnership with the Office of Student Support, recognizes a faculty and/or staff member who demonstrated an outstanding commitment to mental health advocacy for The University of Baltimore and/or the greater Baltimore city community. Allyship may take many forms that help others feel comfortable discussing mental health, sharing stories, and seeking treatment. 

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Mentor of the Year Award

This award, offered in partnership with the Office of Student Support, recognizes a faculty and/or staff mentor for their integral role in growing a culture of mentorship at UBalt through the time and dedication they have put in to creating a successful mentee/mentor relationship. This faculty or staff member has demonstrated a commitment to developing an engaged and connected campus. Through their valuable mentorship they have served the greater UBalt community. 

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Bee Engaged Award 

The Bee Engaged award recognizes a faculty and/or staff member and a community partner for their commitment to service‐learning and community and civic engagement through volunteer efforts, class projects, or contribution to the community through service. 

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