Award Description 

An agent of change is someone who sees a problem and takes action to create change. This award recognizes student leaders who have led their student organization(s) through change brought on by COVID-19 while still meeting the mission and vision of their organization.  

There is no limit to the number of recipients who may earn this award.  

Eligibility  

The recipients of this award will be students who demonstrate a commitment to their peers and organizations while transitioning during COVID-19 through innovative approaches and meaningful interactions that:  

• aid in maintaining membership,  
• hosting meetings,  
• engaging members in safe, virtual settings, 

• participating in campus events, and more.  

You may nominate yourself, or someone else you believe is an agent of change.  

Award Prompt 

1. How do you/does the nominee exemplifyy leadership? (250-word limit) 
2. How have you/the nominee demonstrated commitment to the organization as an agent of change? (250-word limit) 
3. What are some innovative approaches taken by you/the nominee to support engagement? (250-word limit) 
4. What change has been implemented to support the student organization during this time? (250-word limit) 
5. Optional: Upload one letter of recommendation in PDF format

Application link: https://minetracker.utep.edu/submitter/form/start/526333

Purpose 

The Emerging Leader Award recognizes first-year and second-year students who have begun making noteworthy contributions to the University and/or community. 

Eligibility 

The Emerging Leader Award is earned by students classified as a freshman or sophomore with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. These recipients must also: 

• have been engaged in one or more UTEP Edge Experiences.  

You may nominate yourself, or someone else you believe is an emerging leader. 

Award Prompts 

1. How do you/how does the nominee exemplify leadership? (250-word limit) 
2. Which student organization(s) are you/the nominee a member of? (250-word limit) 
3. Outline and discuss your/the nominee’s contributions to UTEP and/or the greater community? (250-word limit) 
4. Outline and discuss your/the nominee’s engagement experience(s) regarding UTEP Edge. (250-word limit) 
5. Optional: Upload one letter of recommendation in PDF format

Application link: https://minetracker.utep.edu/submitter/form/start/526336

Purpose 

The Lux Award recognizes graduate and doctoral students who have demonstrated excellence in academic achievement as well as campus and community engagement and have made a contribution to the UTEP community through their leadership.  

Eligibility 

The Lux Award is earned by students classified as graduate or doctoral who: 

• have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, 
• have maintained membership in an organization (on-campus, in the community, or otherwise) 

• have held a leadership role in one or more organizations, 
• and have been engaged in at least one UTEP Edge Experience while enrolled in their graduate/doctoral program at UTEP.  

You may nominate yourself or someone else who meets the criteria who you believe should be considered for the Lux Award. 

Award Prompts 

1. How do you/does the nominee exemplify leadership? (250-word limit) 
2. Which student organization(s) are you/the nominee a member of? (250-word limit) 
   1. How long have you/the nominee been a member of this/these student organizations? 
   2. What is the leadership role you/the nominee held or at least one academic year? 
3. Outline and discuss your/the nominee’s meaningful contributions to the UTEP Community. (250-word limit) 
4. Outline and discuss your/the nominee’s meaningful contributions to your community. (250-word limit) 
5. Outline and discuss your/the nominee’s engagement experience(s) regarding UTEP Edge. (250-word limit) 
6. Optional: Upload one letter of recommendation in PDF format 

Application link: https://minetracker.utep.edu/submitter/form/start/526338

Purpose 

The Resilient Leader Award recognizes student leaders who have experienced and overcome obstacles during their college career. 

Eligibility 

The Resilient Leader Award is earned by one student who overcame hardship while positively impacting others. This award is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.  

You may nominate yourself, or someone else you believe is a resilient leader. 

Award Prompts 

1. How do you/does the nominee exemplify leadership? (250-word limit) 
2. Discuss your/the nominee’s most meaningful engagement experiences on campus. (250-word limit) 
3. Discuss the challenge(s) you/the nominee overcame to complete your/their degree. (250-word limit) 
4. Discuss an impact you/the nominee made on campus or in your community, despite your/the nominee’s challenges. (250-word limit) 
5. Optional: Upload one letter of recommendation in PDF format. 

Application link: https://minetracker.utep.edu/submitter/form/start/526640

Purpose 

The Leaders of Mines Award is the University’s oldest student leadership recognition. The recipients will be students who have demonstrated significant and sustained leadership, have made contributions to UTEP and the greater community while maintaining evidence of quality academic achievement.  

The Distinguished Leader Award recognizes student leaders who demonstrate outstanding excellence in academic achievement, campus and community engagement, and have made significant contributions to UTEP, the greater community, and their academics through their leadership and experiences. 

There is no limit to the number of recipients for either of these awards.  

Eligibility

The Leaders of Mines Award and Distinguished Leader Award are earned by students classified as juniors or seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.

To be considered for the Leaders of Mines Award, applicants must have: 

• Maintained membership in a student organization for at least one academic year
• Held a leadership role in a student organization for at least one academic year 
• Demonstrated contributions to UTEP
• Demonstrated contributions to the greater community 
• Have been engaged in two or more UTEP Edge Experiences.  

To be considered for the Distinguished Leader Award, applicants must have: 

• Maintained membership in a student organization for at least two academic years 
• Have held a leadership role in a student organization for at least one academic year 
• Made significant contributions to UTEP 
• Made significant contributions to the greater community 
• Have been engaged in three or more UTEP Edge Experiences. 

You may nominate yourself or someone else you believe is a Leader of Mines or Distinguished Leader. 

Note: The application for these awards is the same. All students who meet the additional criteria outlined above will be considered for the Distinguished Leader Award along with the Leaders of Mines Awards. Ultimately, student recipients will receive either the Distinguished Leader Award or the Leaders of Mines Award, not both. 

Award Prompts 

1. How do you/does the nominee exemplify leadership? (250-word limit) 
2. Which student organization(s) are you/the nominee a member of? (250-word limit) 
   1. How long have you/the nominee been a member of this/these student organizations? 
   2. What is the leadership role you/the nominee held for at least one academic year? 
3. Outline and discuss your/the nominee’s meaningful contributions to the UTEP Community. (250-word limit) 
4. Outline and discuss your/the nominee’s meaningful contributions to your community. (250-word limit) 
5. Outline and discuss your/the nominee’s engagement experience(s) regarding UTEP Edge. (250-word limit) 
6. Optional: Upload one letter of recommendation in PDF format. 

Application link: https://minetracker.utep.edu/submitter/form/start/529327

The Program/Event of the Year award is presented to a student organization that has facilitated a successful program/event that positively impacted UTEP students or the greater community. This program/event will have exemplified the student organization’s mission and vision while fostering a sense of belonging amongst its members. 

Award Prompt 

1. Summarize the program/event from fall 2021 – spring 2022 your student organization is nominating. (300-word limit) 
   1. Please include the following: 
      1. program/event name 
      2. date 
      3. location 
      4. target audience and total attendance 
      5. program/event goals 
      6. program description  
2. Describe the impact this program/event had on the audience. (250-word limit) 
3. Explain why this program/event was successful. (250-word limit) 
4. Explain how this program/event impacted your student organization. (250-word limit) 

Application Link: https://minetracker.utep.edu/submitter/form/start/527068

The Student Organization of the Year award is presented to a student organization that goes above and beyond in the areas of academics, programming, member recruitment/engagement, and the development of student leaders. 

Award Application Prompts 

1. Tell us about your organization and your organization’s mission/vision/goals. (250-word limit)
2. Provide information and examples of the major successes and accomplishments made during the 2020-2021 academic year in the areas of: 
   1. Academics/scholarship
   2. Facilitating programs/events
   3. Member engagement  
   4. Recruitment/intake and new member education and development
3. Summarize your student organization’s involvement in campus-wide programs (i.e. Minerpalooza, Homecoming, etc.) (250-word limit)
4. Share the biggest challenge your student organization faced this academic year and how you overcame that challenge. (250 word maximum)
5. Discuss why your student organization is the most outstanding student organization on campus. (250-word limit) 

Application Link: https://minetracker.utep.edu/submitter/form/start/527157

**FSL Chapters are not eligible for this award. Please see Fraternity/Sorority of the Year award information. 

The Community Service Event of the Year award is presented to a student organization that goes above and beyond in community service, raising awareness, and contributing to a greater cause. 

Award Application Prompt

1. Summarize a community service project that your organization organized and executed during the 2020-2021 academic year. Please include a brief summary of the project and describe the community that benefited from this project. (300-word limit) 
2. What was the total number of volunteers from your organization who participated in this event and how long did each member volunteer for?  
3. What were the goals established for the event? Were these goals achieved? (250-word limit) 
4. Summarize what your members found most rewarding about the community service you participated in this year. (250-word limit)  
5. Please provide any photos of your project that you have available. (Optional)  

Application Link:

The Spirit Award is presented to a student organization that is actively involved in programs, events, and activities on campus and demonstrates UTEP pride. 

Award Prompt 

1. List UTEP programs, events, and activities your organization attended in the 2020-2021 academic year. 
2. List programs, events, and activities your organization sponsored/hosted in the 2020-2021 academic year 
3. Tell us about your organization and your organization’s mission/vision/goals. (200-word limit) 
4. Summarize how your student organization has demonstrated UTEP pride on campus. (250-word limit)  
5. Explain how your participation in these events created meaningful experiences for your members and/or others. (250-word limit) 
6. Describe what your organization gained from being involved on campus and how you will encourage others to get involved in the upcoming year. (250-word limit) 

Application Link:

The Student Organization Top GPA award recognizes the academic achievements of the members of a student organization. This award is presented to student organizations that have the highest average GPA for the spring and fall semesters. To be considered for this award, an organization must complete the form below. 

Award Application Prompts & Selection Criteria

• The form will ask for the following information: 
  • Organization Name
  • Total # of members for spring 2021 
  • Total # of members for fall 2021 
• Official MineTracker rosters for each semester will be used for membership verification and GPA calculation
• The organization average GPA will be calculated based on each member's semester GPA, not cumulative 
• Awards will be presented to the top 3 organizations for each semester 

Application link: https://minetracker.utep.edu/submitter/form/start/530962

Award Description 

The Chapter President of the Year award is presented to an outstanding chapter president who leads their fraternity or sorority in alignment with their values, effectively motivates its members, and leaves a positive legacy within their chapter. Presidents are eligible to apply for this award if they have served in the 2020-2021 academic year.  

This application can be submitted by the nominee, fellow-peer, or advisor who wants to recognize an outstanding president.  

Award Prompt 

1. Summarize how the nominee embodies the values of your Fraternity/Sorority.  (250-word limit)  
2. Briefly describe the characteristics that makes the nominee an outstanding chapter president. (250-word limit) 
3. Explain what the nominee has done to motivate and/or empower members of your chapter to remain involved in activities and student life events. (250 word maximum) 
4. Share one significant contribution this nominee made while leading the organization. (250-word limit) 
5. Summarize this nominee's impact on your chapter and why they should be recognized as Chapter President of the Year. (250-word limit) 

Application link: https://minetracker.utep.edu/submitter/form/start/526335

Award Description 

The  Chapter  Advisor of the Year  is awarded to an advisor who has gone above and beyond. Eligible advisors for this award include Chapter Alumni Advisor or a Faculty/Staff Advisor. This application must be completed by a current member of the chapter that is advised by this alumni/faculty/staff member. 

Award Prompt 

1. How long has this advisor served in this role with your chapter? 
2. Name three characteristics that best describe your advisor and why. (200-word limit)  
3. Explain why your advisor is a role model for your chapter. (200-word limit) 
4. List and describe the contributions your advisor has made to the organization and/or its members. (200-word limit) 
5. Why should this advisor be recognized as Chapter Advisor of the Year? (250-word limit) 

Application link: https://minetracker.utep.edu/submitter/form/start/526339

The Sorority of the Year award is presented to a fraternity and sorority that goes above and beyond in the areas of service, philanthropy, academic achievement, Greek unity, and development of student leaders.  

One application is allowed per chapter.    

Eligibility  

To be eligible, for consideration a chapter may not be on a probationary status and may not have more than 2 strikes on their Good Standing record for the current academic year.  

Award Criteria 

1. Tell us about your chapter and your chapter’s mission/vision/goals. (200-word limit)  
2. Discuss one major community service or philanthropy event your chapter hosted in/participated in during the past academic year. How was the community or organization you served impacted? (200-word limit) 
3. Describe one major program or initiative that your organization executed to support members’ academic success over this past year. (200-word limit) 
4. Summarize how your organization has shown Greek Unity to other organizations of the FSL community. (200-word limit)
5. Share how your chapter members have been impacted by participation in any or all of the campus events listed below. (200-word limit) 
   1. UTEP’s Student Leadership Conference 
   2. Hazing Prevention Week 
   3. Alcohol Awareness Week 
   4. Greek Day of Service 
6. Discuss overall why your sorority is the most outstanding sorority on campus. (250-word limit) 

Application link: https://minetracker.utep.edu/submitter/form/start/526340

The Fraternity of the Year award is presented to a fraternity that goes above and beyond in the areas of service, philanthropy, academic achievement, Greek unity, and development of student leaders.  

One application is allowed per chapter.    

Eligibility  

To be eligible, for consideration a chapter may not be on a probationary status and may not have more than 2 strikes on their Good Standing record for the current academic year.  

Award Criteria 

1. Tell us about your chapter and your chapter’s mission/vision/goals. (200-word limit)  
2. Discuss one major community service or philanthropy event your chapter hosted in/participated in during the past academic year. How was the community or organization you served impacted? (200-word limit) 
3. Describe one major program or initiative that your organization executed to support members’ academic success over this past year. (200-word limit) 
4. Summarize how your organization has shown Greek Unity to other organizations of the FSL community. (200-word limit)
5. Share how your chapter members have been impacted by participation in any or all of the campus events listed below. (200-word limit) 
   1. UTEP’s Student Leadership Conference 
   2. Hazing Prevention Week 
   3. Alcohol Awareness Week 
   4. Greek Day of Service 
6. Discuss overall why your fraternity is the most outstanding fraternity on campus. (250-word limit) 

Application link: https://minetracker.utep.edu/submitter/form/start/529329