University Awards
The Office of Student Engagement is proud to present the following awards at the University of North Alabama Awards Gala each year. They are based on campus involvement, volunteerism, and achievement. For more information about each award, please click on the available web links. Applications will open on Saturday, December 1, 2020 and are due no later than Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
- DANIEL R. LEASURE AWARD (FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE)
Awarded to one sorority chapter and one fraternity chapter who exihibit excellence in the areas of campus involvement, chapter management and programming, community service and philanthropy, and academics. To apply for this award, chapters must submit a nomination letter and a letter of support from an advisor. A committee of fraternity and sorority professionals not affiliated with UNA will score the applicants and determine the winners.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY - FRATERNITY MAN/SORORITY WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Awarded to one fraternity man and one sorority woman of junior or senior status who has shown excellence in campus involvement, fraternity and sorority leadership, and community service. Each fraternity and sorority may. nominate two men and two women. A committee of fraternity and sorority professionals not affiliated with UNA will score the applicants and determine the winners. CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE - HALL OF FAME
The Hall of Fame recognizes four graduating seniors who have fulfilled their scholastic goal with honor and who have made outstanding contributions to the University through non-academic organizations.
CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE - LION'S CUP (RSO)
The Lion’s Cup was created in 2003 to recognize one outstanding student organization. It remains in the Student Engagement Center until it is presented to the president of the selected organization each spring at the University Awards Gala. To be considered the organization’s goals and achievements must strengthen the campus community and should include collaborating with other organizations, participating in university-sponsored trainings, and promoting university-sponsored initiatives. A committee selected by the Director of Student Engagement evaluates the organizations that apply.
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PAST WINNERS
- OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERISM (STUDENT GROUP)
Awarded to a student organization or group on campus who has shown exemplary service to the community on a local, national, and/or global scale.
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- OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERISM (INDIVIDUAL STUDENT)
Awarded to an individual student who has shown exemplary service to the community on a local, national, and/or global scale.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY - UNA FACULTY/STAFF OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD (FACULTY OR STAFF NOMINATED BY STUDENTS)
Awarded to an individual member of faculty or staff with at least 5 years of employment at the University who has shown exemplary service to the students. The top five nominees will be tabulated and considered for the award by a student committee.
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AWARD HISTORY AND PAST RECIPIENTS - UNDERGRADUATE SERVICE AWARDS
The Undergraduate Service Awards will recognize four students of freshman, sophomore, junior, or non-graduating senior standing who have fulfilled their scholastic goal with honor and who have made outstanding contributions to the University through non-academic organizations.
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UNIVERSITY MAN AND WOMAN OF THE YEAR
The University Man and Woman of the Year will recognize one male and one female student who have fulfilled their scholastic goal with honor and who have made outstanding contributions to the University through non-academic organizations.
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Past Award Winners
Past Winners
Year Winner
2020 American Marketing Association
2019 American Marketing Association
2018 Global Lions
2017 Military & Veterans Alliance
2016 Alpha Kappa Alpha
2015 Hispanic Culture Organization
2014 Phi Beta Sigma
2013 Alternative Break Band
2012 Chinese Student Organization
2011 Leadership UNA
2010 Alpha Tau Omega
2009 African Student Organization
2008 Indian Student Organization
2007 Habitat for Humanity
2006 Zeta Tau Alpha
2005 Alpha Tau Omega
2004 Residence Hall Association
In 2017, the Faculty/Staff Outstanding Service Award, was renamed the Kimberly Greenway Faculty/Staff Outstanding Service Award by the Vice President of Student Affairs, David Shields, to honor the service and commitment of Dr. Kimberly Greenway upon her retirement that year. This award is presented to a member of the administration, faculty, or staff who has made outstanding contributions to the students and the University.
Past Recipients
2020 K-9 Officer Greg Kirby and Toby
2019 Will Brewer
2018 Craig Christy
2017 Lloyd Jones
2016 Renee Vandiver
2015 Julie Taylor
2014 Ranee Mitchell
2013 Juliette Butler
2012 Peggy Bergeron
2011 Bob Hendren
2010 Alice Gross
2009 Cynthia Burkhead
2008 Claudia Heimmerman
2007 Tammy Jacques
2006 Patricia Blum
2005 Pat Sanders
2004 Donna N. Yancey
2003 Earnestine Davis
2002 Lawrence (Larry) Nelson
2001 Jerri Bullard
2000 Kim Mauldin
1999 Kimberly A. Greenway
1998 Gary Green
1997 Barbara M. Morgan
1996 G. Garry Warren
1995 Daniel Leasure
1994 Charlotte W. Jamieson
1993 Max Dillon Gartman
1992 Robert Kyle Glenn
1991 Patricia Nash Burns
1990 Noel Don McBrayer
1989 William Foster
1988 Jeanette Rochester
1987 Patricia Chandler
1986 Charles Key
1985 William R. Strong
1984 Frank Mallonee
1983 Leatrice Timmons
1982 Pauline Gravelee
1981 Maurine Maness
1980 Jack C. Martin
1979 Memorials: George Deboer and Jean Parker
1978 W.T. McElheny
1977 H.S. Abdul-Hadi
1976 Nicholas Winn, III