Awards
Celebrating Excellence, Leadership and Aggie SpiritOur awards honor the remarkable contributions of student organizations, individual leaders, programs and advisors who embody the values of leadership, service, innovation and community impact. These recognitions shine a spotlight on the passion and dedication that make student life vibrant and transformative, from creative programming and organizational excellence to mentorship and steadfast support of the Aggie Spirit. Whether you’re here to learn about nomination opportunities, explore award categories, or celebrate our current recipients, this is where we recognize those who make a meaningful difference in the Texas A&M experience.
Buck Weirus Award
The Buck Weirus Spirit Award, named for Richard “Buck” Weirus ’42, recognizes students for their outstanding contributions to student life programs at Texas A&M University. Weirus served as executive director of The Association of Former Students from 1964 to 1980. Because of his unique leadership, vision and support of student involvement, this award was established by The Association’s Board of Directors in 1982 in his honor.
Learn how to be nominated
The Buck Weirus Spirit Award is specifically dedicated for Aggies who go above and beyond in creating positive experiences and strengthening the Aggie spirit through involvement outside the classroom. Named after Richard “Buck” Weirus, ’42, the Awards have been recognizing Aggies that have made student life at Texas A&M a better place since 1982. LEARN MORE HOW TO BE NOMINATED
Adair Organization, Program, & Advisor of the Year Awards
The Adair Awards acknowledge exemplary student organizations, their programs, and advisors that have made a significant effort to further their purpose through contributions to Texas A&M University and the surrounding community. The awards recognize groups that have demonstrated innovation, have made an impact on the state, nation, or world, embody the Aggie spirit through a commitment to the growth and development of their members, and develop leaders of character who are dedicated to serving the greater good.
About the Adair Awards
Think your organization, program, advisor, or student leader is worthy of praise and recognition? Then make it official with The Adair Student Organization, Program, Advisor, or Student Leader of the Year Award!
Recipients of the advisor awards will receive monetary funds toward the organization they advise, and recipients of the organization and program awards will also receive monetary funds in their SOFC accounts.
All Adair Award recipients will be presented at a reception in late spring. Additionally, the following prizes will be awarded alongside the monetary award:
For Student Organizations:
- $500 per organization
- Featured posts/stories in StuAct social media.
- Recognition on the Adair Award wall in the Student Activities Suite
- An engraved glass award
* The Student Leader of the Year award is not eligible to receive a monetary award.
For Advisors:
- $300 per organization
- A year-long membership to the Century Club, sponsored by the Association of Former students.
- Recognition on the Adair Award wall in the Student Activities Suite
- An engraved glass award
For Student Leaders*:
- Featured posts/stories in StuAct social media.
- Recognition on the Adair Award wall in the Student Activities Suite
- An engraved glass award
Applications consist of a one-page organization resume and short response questions. They must be submitted through the online form below.
Questions? Contact Kara Eliis at [email protected]!
Applications for the 2027 Adair Awards will open on December 1st. Save the date!
Before You Begin
Only one nomination for an organization or advisor will be considered for each award category. Awards will be presented to the winning organizations and advisors at a reception in late spring.
Key Nomination Guidelines to Consider:
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- Nominations must be completed in their entirety. Incomplete nominations will not be considered.
- Each nomination will require a response to several short response essay questions. It is recommended that you prepare your essay response(s) before filling out this nomination form.
- Each nomination will require a one-page organization resume. Examples can be found here.
- Only one (1) nomination for an organization, advisor, or student leader will be considered for each award category.
2026 Adair Student Organizations of the Year
- New Organization of the Year: A&M Street Medicine
- Registered Organization of the Year: Texas A&M China Hong Dance Society
- Associated Organization of the Year: Vietnamese Student Association
- Partnered Organization of the Year: Texas A&M Dairy Science Club
- Sponsored Organization of the Year: Aggie Recruitment Committee
2026 Adair Programs of the Year
- Sponsored Program of the Year: CARPOOL, Free Ride-Share Program, CARPOOL
- Partnered Program of the Year: Roland Reynolds Elementary STEAM Night, Texas A&M Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society
- Associated Program of the Year: High School Conference (HSC), The Society of Women Engineers at Texas A&M University
- Registered Program of the Year: Elysium 1.1, Texas A&M University Rocket Engine Design
2026 Adair Advisors of the Year
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New Advisor of the Year: Captain Brandon Flores, Space Delta 0
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Sponsored Advisor of the Year: Christa Paull, International Student Association
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Registered Advisor of the Year: Dr. Grace Adinku, African Graduate Students Association
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Associated Advisor of the Year: Dr. Nathan Harness, Brotherhood of Christian Aggies
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Partnered Advisor of the Year: Raye Leigh Stone, MSC Student Conference On National Affairs (SCONA)
New Adair Student Leader of the Year
Student organization leaders consistently work to enhance the experiences of their members and make a positive impact on the Texas A&M community. This award provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the outstanding leadership, dedication, and contributions of student leaders who strengthen their organizations and positively influence those around them. This award recognizes student organization leaders who:
- Demonstrate exceptional leadership within their student organization;
- Lead initiatives that benefit both their organization and the Texas A&M community;
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment for members; and
- Embody the Aggie spirit through their commitment to the growth and development of their members;
In order to be eligible to receive the Student Leader of the Year award:
- Student leaders must be listed on the organization’s Get Involved roster as a current Chief Student Leader, Treasurer, or Officer of their organization.
- Must be in good standing with the university in accordance with Student Rule 41.2
One recognized student organization student leader will be selected for each of the following four categories:
- Registered Student Organization Leader of the Year
- Associated Student Organization Leader of the Year
- Partnered Student Organization Leader of the Year
- Sponsored Student Organization Leader of the Year
Nomination Guidelines and Criteria for the Adair Awards
The Adair Organization of the Year Awards are presented to recognized student organizations that have made a significant effort to further their purposes through their contribution to Texas A&M University and the surrounding community.
Organization Awards
Student Organizations are at the heart of student involvement, connecting individuals to each other and creating a sense of belonging. This award provides an opportunity for student organizations to be recognized for the incredible work they do. It honors groups that demonstrate innovation, make a meaningful impact on campus and in the community, and embody the Aggie spirit through their commitment to member growth. This award recognizes student organizations that:
- Demonstrate innovation in the pursuit of their mission
- Make an impact on Texas A&M and the local/global community
- Embody the Aggie spirit through their commitment to the growth and development of their members.
One recognized student organization will be selected for each of the following five categories:
- New Organization of the Year
- Registered Organization of the Year
- Associated Organization of the Year
- Partnered Organization of the Year
- Sponsored Organization of the Year
Program Awards
Student organizations are dedicated to creating meaningful impact, working diligently throughout the year to organize programs that enrich our campus and community. This award recognizes organizations that have thoughtfully planned and executed programs advancing their mission, while making a significant contribution to Texas A&M University and the surrounding community. Through this award, we celebrate the creativity, commitment, and positive influence of student-led initiatives. This award recognizes student organization programs that:
- Advance the organization’s mission and goals;
- Showcase creativity and innovation in their approach;
- Make a positive contribution to Texas A&M University and the surrounding community; and
- Address relevant campus or community needs
One recognized student organization will be selected for each of the following four categories:
- Registered Program of the Year
- Associated Program of the Year
- Partnered Program of the Year
- Sponsored Program of the Year
Advisor Awards
Advisors serve as guides, mentors, and leaders to their respective student organizations, and individuals recognized for this award demonstrate an exceptional commitment to working with students outside of the classroom. This award recognizes the outstanding contributions of faculty or staff advisors to recognized student organizations. Advisors are committed to a philosophy of shared responsibility that develops leaders of character dedicated to serving the greater good. This award recognizes student organization advisors who:
- Demonstrate exceptional commitment to mentoring and supporting students;
- Serve as positive role models, fostering leadership and personal growth;
- Make a lasting impact through their dedication and involvement; and
- Make a positive contribution to Texas A&M University and the surrounding community
One recognized student organization will be selected for each of the following five categories:
- New Advisor of the Year
- Registered Advisor of the Year
- Associated Advisor of the Year
- Partnered Advisor of the Year
- Sponsored Advisor of the Year
Student Leader Awards
Student organization leaders consistently work to enhance the experiences of their members and make a positive impact on the Texas A&M community. This award provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the outstanding leadership, dedication, and contributions of student leaders who strengthen their organizations and positively influence those around them. This award recognizes student organization leaders who:
- Demonstrate exceptional leadership within their student organization;
- Lead initiatives that benefit both their organization and the Texas A&M community;
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment for members; and
- Embody the Aggie spirit through their commitment to the growth and development of their members;
In order to be eligible to receive the Student Leader of the Year award:
- Student leaders must be listed on the organization’s Get Involved roster as a current Chief Student Leader, Treasurer, or Officer of their organization.
- Must be in good standing with the university in accordance with Student Rule 41.2
One recognized student organization student leader will be selected for each of the following four categories:
- Registered Student Organization Leader of the Year
- Associated Student Organization Leader of the Year
- Partnered Student Organization Leader of the Year
- Sponsored Student Organization Leader of the Year
