Leadership Awards
Student Leadership Awards – Leadership development, academic achievement, and service to the community are key elements for success on a university campus. Students who excel in these areas deserve to be recognized for their achievements. The program is designed to celebrate and pay tribute to the many contributions student leaders and recognized student organizations have made to the community throughout the academic year. The program recognizes the following awards: Men & Women of Mines, Who’s Who in American Colleges & Universities, Emerging Leaders, and Distinguished Leader.
The oldest honor that UTEP bestows upon its students, Men and Women of Mines, recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding service to the University.
Qualifications
Those who are ultimately chosen for this honor must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2, have completed at least 90 credit hours, have not received this award before, and demonstrate outstanding “Campus Involvement and Service” in these areas: Student Organizations & Campus Activities, College & Academic Departments, and University-Wide Committees.
This award identifies students who demonstrate outstanding qualities in their achievements during their first and second year at The University of Texas at El Paso. Recipients are selected based on their involvement in programs and organizations that contribute to the quality of campus life; their ability to motivate and energize their fellow students; and their demonstration of University spirit and leadership qualities.
Qualifications
- Each recipient must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Demonstrate outstanding campus engagement, leadership development, and service to UTEP
- Less than 60 credit hours toward degree
- Must not be on disciplinary probation with the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution*
Distinguished Leader Award (New)
Students will be selected from the pool of nominations and completed applications for the Men & Women of Mines Award.
Qualifications
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25
- Graduation date of spring, summer, fall or winter of 2017
- Demonstrate outstanding campus engagement, leadership development, and service to UTEP
- Must not be on disciplinary probation with the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution*
Here is a list of recipients from last year’s awards ceremony.
