2026 Student Life Awards NominationLoading...Hidden YearFall 2025Spring 2026Summer 2026Fall 2026Spring 2027Summer 2027Fall 2027Spring 2028Summer 2028Fall 2028Spring 2029Summer 2029Fall 2029Spring 2030Summer 2030Fall 2030Spring 2031Summer 2031Fall 2031Spring 2032Summer 2032Fall 2032Spring 2033Summer 2033Fall 2033Spring 2034Summer 2034Fall 2034Spring 2035Summer 2035Prior to Fall 1998Summer 1998Fall 1998Spring 1999Summer 1999Fall 1999Spring 2000Summer 2000Fall 2000Spring 2001Summer 2001Fall 2001Spring 2002Summer 2002Fall 2002Spring 2003Summer 2003Fall 2003Spring 2004Summer 2004Fall 2004Spring 2005Summer 2005Fall 2005Spring 2006Summer 2006Fall 2006Spring 2007Summer 2007Fall 2007Spring 2008Summer 2008Fall 2008Spring 2009Summer 2009Fall 2009Spring 2010Summer 2010Fall 2010Spring 2011Summer 2011Fall 2011Spring 2012Summer 2012Fall 2012Spring 2013Summer 2013Fall 2013Spring 2014Summer 2014Fall 2014Spring 2015Summer 2015Fall 2015Spring 2016Summer 2016Fall 2016Spring 2017Summer 2017Fall 2017Spring 2018Summer 2018Fall 2018Spring 2019Summer 2019Fall 2019Spring 2020Summer 2020Fall 2020Spring 2021Summer 2021Fall 2021Spring 2022Summer 2022Fall 2022Spring 2023Summer 2023Fall 2023Spring 2024Summer 2024Fall 2024Spring 2025Summer 2025Hidden TypeStudent Life AwardsStudent Life Stipends Below, select the category for the award, and the specific awards and nomination box will appear. Nomination Criteria:All Nominations Must Include: Nominations should explain how the nominee demonstrates exemplary contribution in one or more of the nomination criteria as outlined in the Award Guidelines. Nominations should be detailed and specific, providing examples wherever possible. All Nominations should follow the Following Format: All nominations must be completed on the official nomination form. Deadline:Completed nominations are due by 4:30 p.m., Monday, March 16, 2026. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS to the nomination deadline. Contact Student Life at 763-424-0802 or hanh.le@nhcc.edu with additional questions. Nominator's InformationNominator's NameEmail AddressNominee InformationNominee Star ID/Tech IDNominee First NameNominee Last NameNominee EmailAward(s) for Nomination Select the option(s) below to view the eligibility criteria for each award and submit your nomination. Each option will guide you to: Review the award’s eligibility requirements Space to provide the nomination reasoning You may nominate a person for multiple awards using one form per nominee. You will need a separate form for another nominee. Choose the award category to get started. Award(s) for Nomination Select the option(s) below to view the eligibility criteria for each award and submit your nomination. Each option will guide you to: Review the award’s eligibility requirements Space to provide the nomination reasoning You may nominate a person for multiple awards using one form per nominee. You will need a separate form for another nominee. Choose the award category to get started. Academic Achievement AwardsStudent of the Year AwardAthlete of the Year AwardStaff Member of the Year AwardFaculty Member of the Year AwardOutstanding Club or Organization Officer of the YearOutstanding Club or Organization Advisor of the YearOutstanding Club or Organization Member of the YearStudent Leader for DiversityOutstanding Club or Organization of the YearOutstanding Campus Program of the YearOutstanding Diversity Program of the YearInternational Student of the YearResiliency AwardsExceptional Growth & Development AwardStudent Employee Excellence in Service AwardAcademic Achievement Awards Eligibility: Student who is currently or was enrolled at NHCC sometime within the current academic year (Summer, Fall, and/or Spring semester). Student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 and a 67% completion rate or higher.** Nominees should demonstrate one or more of the following award criteria: Shown engagement and excellence in their work in the classroom or in co-curricular areas related to their areas of study Contributed to their discipline in the form of research, presentations, shows, performances, committees, or other work outside of their traditional academic work Shown resilience, commitment, and/or persistence toward their academic goals **The Selection Committee will verify GPA and completion rate. Academic Achievement AwardsAcademic Achievement AwardsNursing and Allied ProfessionsBusiness, Careers, Education, and Workforce InnovationLiberal Arts and Academic FoundationsScience, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and MathNominee's Exceptional Contributions Please explain why you are nominating this candidate for the elected award and describe the nominee's exceptional contributions, service to the campus, examples of them being a role model. Student Senate Awards Eligibility: Student who is currently or was enrolled at NHCC sometime within the current academic year (Summer, Fall, and/or Spring semester). Faculty or staff must have been employed at NHCC during the current academic year. Student Senate AwardsStudent Senate AwardsStudent of the YearStaff Member of the YearFaculty Member of the YearNominee's Exceptional Contributions Please explain why you are nominating this candidate for the selected award and describe the nominee's exceptional contributions, service to the campus, and/or examples of them being a role model. Athlete of the YearEligibility: Nominee's Exceptional Contributions: Student Life Involvement Awards (Individual) Eligibility: Student who is currently or was enrolled at NHCC sometime within the current academic year (Summer, Fall, and/or Spring semester). (Advisor) Staff or faculty who is currently or was employed at NHCC within the current academic year (summer, fall and/or spring semester). Student Life Involvement Awards (Individual) Student Life Involvement Awards (Individual) Outstanding Club or Organization Officer of the YearOutstanding Club or Organization Advisor of the YearOutstanding Club or Organization Member of the YearStudent Leader for DiversityNominee's Exceptional Contributions Please explain why you are nominating this candidate for the elected award and describe the nominee's exceptional contributions, service to the campus, examples of them being a role model. Student Life Awards (Group/Program)Eligibility: Club or Organization must be NHCC student-led and recognized by Student Senate. Make sure to specify in the explanation that this is for: Club/Organization of the year Program of the year Diversity Program of the year Nominee's Exceptional Contributions Please explain why you are nominating this group or program for the elected award and describe the nominee's exceptional contributions, service to the campus, etc. International Student of the Year Eligibility: Candidates must be F-1/International Students who: Have an active SEVIS record maintained by NHCC. Are in good standing academically. Have taken courses at NHCC during the current academic year. Nominee's Exceptional Contributions Please explain why you are nominating this candidate for the elected award and describe the nominee's exceptional contributions, service to the campus, examples of them being a role model. Resiliency Award Description: Recognizes students who have or are currently overcoming significant challenges and obstacles in order to be successful in their own capacity. This award goes to a student who embodies the definition of resiliency, grit, determination, and perseverance, as they pursue their goals at NHCC and beyond. Eligibility: Student who is currently or was enrolled at NHCC sometime within the current academic year (Summer, Fall, and/or Spring semester). The nomination must be consistent with award criteria and provide specific examples of extraordinary achievement. Nominee's Exceptional Contributions Please explain why you are nominating this candidate for the elected award and describe the nominee's exceptional contributions, service to the campus, examples of them being a role model. Exceptional Growth & Development Award Description: Recognizes students who show great personal growth and development in area(s) within and/or outside of the classroom (ie. Social advocacy, academic learning, empathy, life skills, leadership, etc). This award is a celebration of the commitment to personal development and improvement that a student has had throughout this year, where they have challenged themselves in new ways and stretched outside of what’s expected to better themselves. Eligibility: Student who is currently or was enrolled at NHCC sometime within the current academic year (Summer, Fall, and/or Spring semester). The nomination must be consistent with award criteria and provide specific examples of extraordinary achievement. Nominee's Exceptional Contributions Please explain why you are nominating this candidate for the elected award and describe the nominee's exceptional contributions, service to the campus, examples of them being a role model. Student Employee Excellence in Service AwardDescription: This award is intended to encourage, recognize, and reward the work of our student employees in ways separate from the performance appraisal process. Eligibility Students who are currently employed at NHCC through the Federal, State, or Institutional Work Study program and who are in good academic standing.Process Submitting a nomination The written nomination must be consistent with one or more nomination criteria (below) and provide specific examples of the distinctive and/or extraordinary achievement for which the nomination is being made. Nominations of eligible student employees may be made by the student's supervisor Criteria Select one or more category and write a statement about the candidate and their contributions to the NHCC community. Department Nominee is Employed inAcademic AffairsAcademic and Student AffairsAcademic and Technology ServicesAccess ServicesAccounting and FeesAdmissions and OutreachAdvising CenterBookstoreCARE CenterCareer ServicesEquity & InclusionFacilities ServicesFinance and FacilitiesFinancial AidFoundationFoundation, Marketing, and CommunicationsFour-Year PartnerHuman ResourcesInstitutional ResearchIntegrated ServicesMarketingMath Resource CenterMedical Laboratory SciencePartnership UnitPlant ServicesPresidents OfficePublic SafetyRecords and RegistrationRecreational SportsScienceStudent AffairsStudent DevelopmentStudent LifeStudent Support Services/TRIOTechnology ServicesTesting CenterTutoringUpward BoundVice President of Equity, Inclusion and CultureWorkforce Innovation and Experiential LearningEmployee CategoryEmployee CategoryReliabilityInitiativeQuality of WorkProfessionalismUniqueness of ContributionNominee's Exceptional Contributions Please explain why you are nominating this candidate for the elected award and describe the nominee's exceptional contribution within the selected categorie(s). 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