Champion Award
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Honoring resilience, transition excellence, and students who uplift others while overcoming challenges.
What the Award Recognizes
The CALS Champion Award recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional resilience and persistence in the face of adversity, significant transitions, or personal challenges while still actively supporting and encouraging their peers. This award honors individuals who rise strong and help others rise with them.
Students in any CALS major or program, including the Agricultural Technology Program, are eligible and encouraged to be nominated.
Who the Award Is Designed For
Students who:
- Overcame notable personal, academic, health, financial, or life challenges
- Demonstrated strength, perseverance, and determination
- Navigated major transitions (including transfer students or students returning after time away)
- Continued to uplift classmates and contribute positively to their community despite personal obstacles
What Makes a Strong Nominee
A strong nominee will have:
- A compelling story of resilience, recovery, or adaptation
- Evidence of personal growth and persistence through barriers
- Examples of supporting or championing peers, whether formally or informally
- Contributions that show courage, compassion, and community-mindedness
Who Can Nominate
Students, faculty, advisors, staff, mentors, organizational leaders, or community partners. Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged.