AWARDS

The Adair Organization of the Year awards acknowledges exemplary recognized student organizations 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.

Congratulations to the 2023 Adair Student Organization and Advisor of the Year Recipients!

Adair Student Organizations of the Year: 

  • Registered Category: Indian Graduate Students Association
  • Affiliated Category: The Battalion
  • Sponsored Category: CARPOOL
  • New Organization of the Year: Bold Leaders in Urban Education

Adair Advisors of the Year:

  • New Advisor of the Year: Dawn Tonkinson, The 12th Can
  • Registered Category:Dr. Rebecca Creasy, Texas A&M University Food Science Club
  • Affiliated Category: Thomas Vũ Nguyễn, Asian Presidents’ Council
  • Sponsored Category: Jay Skye, Multicultural Greek Council

To learn more about the Adair Organization and Advisor of the Year Awards and apply for this year’s awards, click below on the “About the Adair Awards”, and follow us on social media at @tamustuact.

Think your organization or advisor is worthy of praise and recognition? Then make it official with The Adair Student Organization or Advisor of the Year Award!

Recipients of the advisor awards will receive monetary funds toward the organization they advise, and recipients of the organization awards will also receive monetary funds in their SOFC accounts. The Advisor, New Advisor, and The Adair Student Organization of the Year Awards will be presented at a reception in late spring. Applications consist of a one-page organization resume and short response questions. They must be submitted through the online form below.

Questions? Contact soladn@stuact.tamu.edu or 979.458.9269!

Applications for the 2024 Adair Awards will be available in Spring 2024.

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:

  • 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 per organization, per award.

Before you complete your nominations, please consider the following guidelines and criteria:

  • Nomination Guidelines
    • Nominations must be completed in their entirety. Incomplete nominations will not be considered.
    • Each nomination will require a one-page organization resume and short response essay questions. It is recommended that you prepare your essay responses before filling out this nomination form.
  • Nomination Criteria for Organization Awards
    • Each nomination must illustrate how the organization met the following criteria during the current academic year:
      • Demonstrate innovation in the pursuit of their mission;
      • Make an impact on the state, nation, or world;
      • Embody the Aggie spirit through their commitment to the growth and development of their members; and
      • Promote a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
  • Nomination Criteria for Advisor Awards
    • Each nomination must illustrate how the advisor met the following criteria during the current academic year:
      • Exceptional commitment to their role;
      • Serve as a guide, mentor, and/or leader for your organization; and
      • Fosters learning and growth opportunities for organization officers and members.

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. 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; and
  • Promote a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

One recognized student organization will be selected for each of the three Organization Categories in StuAct Online, and one additional organization will be selected as a new organization of the year (recognized for less than two years):

  • Registered Organization of the Year
  • Affiliated Organization of the Year
  • Sponsored Organization of the Year
  • New Organization of the Year

MSC Student Programs are recognized through a separate process and are therefore not eligible for this award.

Applications for the 2024 Adair Awards will be available in Spring 2024.

The Adair Advisor of the Year Awards recognize the outstanding contributions of faculty or staff advisors to recognized student organizations. 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. Advisors of the Year are committed to a philosophy of shared responsibility that develops leaders of character dedicated to serving the greater good. Awards will be presented to one advisor from each of the three categories (registered, affiliated, and sponsored). This award is also presented to one new advisor, who has served as an advisor for fewer than two years.

In order to be eligible to receive the Adair Advisor of the Year award:

  • Advisors must have served as the organization’s advisor for a minimum of two years. Advisors who have served for fewer than two years can be nominated for the New Advisor of the Year award.
  • The advised student organization must be actively recognized through the Department of Student Activities.*

*MSC Student Programs are recognized through a separate process and are therefore not eligible for this award.

Applications for the 2024 Adair Awards will be available in Spring 2024.