Nominate, Celebrate Outstanding DU Students

Honor the dedication, leadership and vibrant spirit that our students bring to the University as well as their learning and service outside of the classroom. Participate in the award-nomination process and celebrate our exemplary students.

Explore the information below and discover how to nominate a deserving Duquesne University student for recognition.

Spirit of Community Building Awards sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Diversity and Student Inclusion:

• Purpose: Celebrates leadership and academic achievements, highlighting a commitment to the initiatives of the Center for Excellence in Diversity and Student Inclusion.
• Nomination Information: Email%20nominations%20to%20Amber%20Satterwhite with a detailed explanation of the reasons for the nomination. Specific criteria and details for the Ron L. Swain Award nominations are available online. 
• Nomination Deadline: Friday, March 14
• Awards Celebration: Friday, April 4, at 5 p.m. in the Power Center Ballroom. Invitations and request for RSVP details coming soon!
• Contact: Email%20Quincy%20Stephenson, executive director of diversity and student inclusion.

Student Life Excellence in Student Leadership Awards sponsored by Student Housing and Residence Life:

• Purpose: Recognizes students who have made significant contributions to the goals of the Division of Student Life through leadership, service and advocacy.
• Nomination Information: Nomination information is available via the Campus Link Student Leadership Awards Nomination form.
• Nomination Deadline: Friday, March 21
• Awards Celebration: Thursday, April 24, at 6 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. Invitations and request for RSVP details coming soon!
• Contact: Email%20Charles%20Forrester, director of student housing and residence life.

Student Organization Leadership and Service Awards (SOLSA) sponsored by the Center for Student Involvement:

• Purpose: Recognizes student organizations and leaders who excel in fostering connections, inspiring peers and engaging students through fellowship and community building.
• Nomination Information: Detailed information about the award categories and nomination process can be found online. Please ensure you are signed into Campus Link using your DU Multi-Pass to view the nomination process and forms.
• Nomination Deadline: Friday, March 21
• Categories:
  • Organizational Awards: Outstanding Student Organization; Best Collaborative Program/Event; Exemplary Dedication to Community and Spirit; Emerging Excellence Award for New Student Organizations; Program/Event of the Year; Dean’s Cup for Greek Chapter of the Year; Most Improved NPC Sorority and IFC Fraternity GPAs; and Greek Week 2025 Winner
  • Individual Awards: Dean of Students Excellence in Leadership, Student Organization Advisor of the Year, Greek Chapter Man/Woman of the Year and Outstanding Senior (sponsored by Student Government Association)
• Awards Celebration: Wednesday, April 23, at 6 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. Invitations and request for RSVP details coming soon!
• Contact: Email%20Ashley%20Kane, director for student programming and first-year experience

Thank you in advance for participating in the nomination process and joining us for the awards celebrations. Your support not only fosters a supportive and thriving community for our students, it empowers them to continue to pursue their bigger goals and paves the way for meaningful and successful careers.