Student Awards Nominations

The Student Awards Committee invites all faculty and staff to nominate students for the awards listed below. You need only to provide the name(s) of the student(s) you are nominating; however, the committee urges you to read the criteria carefully and indicate why you are nominating the student. If convenient, you can obtain information directly from the student you are nominating. If your student nominee wins the award, your comments could be read on stage by the presenter, so please be thorough.

Please submit your nomination(s) by Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Award nominees and award winners will be recognized at the annual Celebration of Leaders program on Thursday, April 23, 2026, beginning at 7 p.m. at the West Plains Civic Center Theater. All faculty, staff, and students are invited and encouraged to attend. Catered hors d’oeuvres will be served after the event.

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For which award(s) do you wish to nominate a student?

For which award(s) do you wish to nominate a student? Community Service Campus Service Outstanding Student Employee Outstanding Corps of Opportunity Student First Generation Outstanding Student Leader Global Community Impact Award
Community Service Award

Criteria: Recognizes a student at Missouri State University-West Plains who makes the greatest contribution to community efforts. The award is intended to recognize those individuals volunteering their time to serve significant interests. Individuals must demonstrate a personal action to serve community causes, be in good standing with the University, have a significant and sustained record of volunteer service and demonstrate a significant contribution to improve the quality of life and uphold values consistent with the betterment of society.

Coordination: Student Awards Committee
Process: Nomination by faculty/staff. Final selection by Student Awards Committee.
Award Procedure: Recognition at Celebration of Leaders.
Community Service Award Nomination:
Enter Student's BearPass #(Mxxxxxxxx)
Reason for Community Service Award Nomination:
Campus Service Award

Criteria: Recognizes a student at Missouri State University-West Plains who makes the greatest contribution to campus efforts. The award is intended to recognize those individuals volunteering their time to serve significant interests. Individuals must demonstrate a personal action to serve campus causes, be in good standing with the University, have a significant and sustained record of volunteer service and demonstrate a significant contribution to improve the quality of life and uphold values consistent with the betterment of campus life.

Coordination: Student Awards Committee
Process: Nomination by faculty/staff. Final selection by Student Awards Committee.
Award Procedure: Recognition at Celebration of Leaders.
Campus Service Award Nomination:
Enter Student's BearPass #(Mxxxxxxxx)
Reason for Campus Service Award Nomination:
Outstanding Student Employee

Criteria: Students must be currently enrolled and employed, either work-study or budget, at Missouri State University-West Plains. He/she will also be evaluated on quality of work, initiative/judgment, reliability, attitude and uniqueness of contribution.

Coordination: Student Awards Committee
Process: Nomination by faculty/staff. Information provided by supervisor. Final selection by Student Awards Committee.
Award Procedure: Recognition at Celebration of Leaders.
Outstanding Student Employee Award Nomination:
Enter Student's BearPass #(Mxxxxxxxx)
Reason for Outstanding Student Employee Award Nomination:
Outstanding Corps of Opportunity Student Award

Criteria: Students must be currently selected for and participating actively in the Corps of Opportunity program at Missouri State University-West Plains. He/she will also be evaluated on quality of work, initiative/judgment, reliability, attitude and uniqueness of contribution.

Coordination: Student Awards Committee
Process: Nomination by faculty/staff. Information provided by supervisor. Final selection by Student Awards Committee.
Award Procedure: Recognition at Celebration of Leaders.
Outstanding Corps of Opportunity Student Award Nomination:
Enter Student's BearPass #(Mxxxxxxxx)
Reason for Outstanding Corps of Opportunity Student Award Nomination:
(Provide specific information and examples about job duties, work ethic, and “above and beyond” work performance.)
First-Generation Award

Criteria: Awarded to a member of the graduating class who is the first of his/her family to earn a college degree and has demonstrated a record of personal achievement, service and scholastic attainment. The criteria for nomination are achievement, (e.g., leadership positions held in campus or community organizations, overcoming life’s obstacles to finish his/her degree and other award nominations), service (e.g., volunteer work, community service, and involvement in activities to help others) with scholastic attainment of a 3.00 or higher GPA (Missouri State University-West Plains and transfer). (Note: For your convenience, a list of eligible nominees may be viewed in the office of academic affairs in Lybyer 206 or the office of student services in Lybyer 207)

Coordination: Student Awards Committee
Process: Nomination by faculty/staff. Final selection by Student Awards Committee.
Award Procedure: Recognition at Celebration of Leaders.
First-Generation Award Nomination:
Enter Student's BearPass #(Mxxxxxxxx)
Reason for First-Generation Award Nomination:
Outstanding Student Leader Award

Criteria: Chosen based on involvement in organizations/activities, offices held in organizations or committees, overall contribution to the University and minimum 2.5 GPA.

Coordination: Student Awards Committee
Process: Nomination by faculty/staff. Final selection by Student Awards Committee.
Award Procedure: Recognition at Celebration of Leaders.
Outstanding Student Leader Award Nomination:
Enter Student's BearPass #(Mxxxxxxxx)
Reason for Outstanding Student Leader Award Nomination:
Global Community Impact Award

Criteria: The Global Community Impact Award honors a student leader who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to fostering connection, understanding, and positive change within both the campus and the broader global community. This award recognizes individuals who champion cultural awareness, service, and collaboration, using their leadership to bridge differences and inspire meaningful engagement across communities. Recipients of the Global Community Impact Award exemplify compassion in action—whether through community service, intercultural initiatives, advocacy, or programs that promote global perspectives.

Coordination: Student Awards Committee
Process: Nomination by faculty/staff. Final selection by Student Awards Committee.
Award Procedure: Recognition at Celebration of Leaders.
Global Community Impact Award Nomination:
Enter Student's BearPass #(Mxxxxxxxx)
Reason for Global Community Impact Award Nomination:
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Student Awards Nominations

Student Awards Nominations

Community Service Award

Campus Service Award

Outstanding Student Employee

Outstanding Corps of Opportunity Student Award

First-Generation Award

Outstanding Student Leader Award

Global Community Impact Award