Honors & Awards
Stony Brook University Given Honors & Awards
Student Program Awards
Award Criteria: Awarded to an innovative student program sponsored by a recognized
organization registered with the Department of Student Activities OR supported by
a campus department, appealed to a wide audience, was well planned, organized, and
executed, and made a significant impact on the University community. Program must
not have previously received an award in the same category within the past two years.
Advocacy Program Award
Honors a unique program that makes the campus community aware of a major social issue
and implements an action-based response.
Community Service Program Award
Awarded to a community service program or project that has helped others in the community
and provided enrichment through active service and service learning.
Educational Program Award
Awarded to a creative program that promotes greater awareness of an existing academic,
political, or social issue through educational efforts that enhance student learning and provide a meaningful exchange of ideas.
Multicultural Program Award
Recognizes an innovative program that promotes cross-cultural learning and interaction,
educates the campus community, and appeals to a diverse audience.
Recreational and Leisure Activities Program Award
Recognizes an outstanding recreational or leisure program (e.g. sporting, fitness,
games, crafts, etc.) whose outcome had a significant impact on the University community.
Social Program Award
Awarded to an exceptional campus program that has broad-based appeal and provides
opportunities to meet new people.
Student Organization Awards
Award Criteria: Awarded to a recognized organization registered with the Department of Student Activities, must be in good standing with the University, fulfills the mission of the organization,
provides a strong sense of community for its members, plans and presents appropriate
programs or services, and represents the University well at all times. Organization
must not have previously received an award in the same category within the past two
years.
Best New Organization Award
Honors an organization newly registered within the past 12 months and is dedicated
to student life. This organization takes the initiative to make itself visible on
campus, has grown in membership since its recognition, and shows potential for continued
growth and success.
Collaboration Award
Honors a student organization that has consistently collaborated with a variety of
student groups and/or University departments throughout the academic year to produce
quality activities and/or services.
Student Life Enhancement Award
Honors an organization for developing and implementing improvements in the quality
of student life. Organization fosters positive change within the Stony Brook community
with focus on enhancing the student experience through effective programming and/or
student activism.
Distinguished Service Award
Honors an organization that has made a continuous effort to service the student body
and the University community. This organization's efforts are exceptional, meaningful,
and make a lasting impact on the campus.
Most Outstanding Organization Award
Honors an organization which has been able to fulfill its mission, involve the campus
in its purpose, plays a leadership role on campus, is involved in the campus community,
is open minded and diverse, has the ability to accept and overcome challenges, and
sustains itself in creative ways.
Student Program Awards
Award Criteria: Awarded to an innovative student program sponsored by a recognized organization registered with the Department of Student Activities OR supported
by a campus department, appealed to a wide audience, was well planned, organized, and executed, and made
a significant impact on the University community. Program must not have previously
received an award in the same category within the past two years.
Advocacy Program Award
Honors a unique program that makes the campus community aware of a major social issue
and implements an action-based response.
Community Service Program Award
Awarded to a community service program or project that has helped others in the community
and provided enrichment through active service and service learning.
Educational Program Award
Awarded to a creative program that promotes greater awareness of an existing academic,
political, or social issue through educational efforts that enhance student learning and provide a meaningful exchange of ideas.
Multicultural Program Award
Recognizes an innovative program that promotes cross-cultural learning and interaction,
educates the campus community, and appeals to a diverse audience.
Recreational and Leisure Activities Program Award
Recognizes an outstanding recreational or leisure program (e.g. sporting, fitness,
games, crafts, etc.) whose outcome had a significant impact on the University community.
Social Program Award
Awarded to an exceptional campus program that has broad-based appeal and provides
opportunities to meet new people.
Student Organization Advisor Award
Award Criteria: Awarded to a faculty or staff member who serves as an advisor to a club or organization.
Advisor must not have previously received an award in the same category within the
past two years.
Outstanding Advisor Award
Honors a faculty or staff member who serves as an advisor to a student club or organization.
Advisor is involved with the student leaders, offers knowledge and experience to the
organization, and provides assistance and support on an ongoing basis
Office of Commuter Student Services Awards
Each semester, the Office of Commuter Student Services recognizes an undergraduate
commuter student who has positively impacted Stony Brook University by contributing
to the success of a campus department or office.
This student is awarded with a certificate of recognition and a gift certificate to
the bookstore.
Additional Honors & Awards
US PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD
Individuals and groups are eligible to receive federal recognition from the President
of the United States for hours served in the community over a 12-month period. As
a certifying organization, Stony Brook University can assist individuals and groups
with verifying their volunteer hours and submission of applications. For more information
on the U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award, click here.
PRESIDENT’S HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITY SERVICE HONOR ROLL
Stony Brook University has been recognized for its community engagement on the 2014
President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll in four different categories. For
Interfaith Community Service, SBU has been named to the Honor Roll with Distinction as one of 45 educational institutions.
SBU was also named to the Honor Roll for the following three categories
Community Service,
Economic Opportunity, and
Education. To continue to maintain this recognition, we need to know how the students are volunteering,
share your experience with us here to help SBU maintain recognition on the President's
Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. In addition to sharing your experience
with us, you can apply for individual recognition for the
US President's Volunteer Service Award!
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION
The Classification is provided to institutions that have a proven record of community
engagement, and revisited every five years to determine if new and returning institutions
qualify for this recognition. Stony Brook has a long history as a community-engaged
institution with various initiatives. Each year SBU students, staff, and faculty take
part in opportunities that make meaningful and lasting contributions to communities.
The reach of SBU’s community service has no bounds. Initiatives take place across
campus, Long Island, New York City, nationally, and internationally. To continue to maintain this recognition, we need to know how the students are volunteering,
share your experience with us here to help SBU maintain recognition for the Community
Engagement Classification.
