Student Group Excellence Awards
These awards are made possible by a generous gift from William D. Rutherford (UO class of 1961) in collaboration with the EMU and ASUO. They recognize and reward student groups that best inspire and engage others, promote inclusion and diversity, and create a fun and positive environment.
Student groups can receive cash awards in the following categories:
- $1,000 Rutherford Outstanding Student Organization
- $500 Excellence in Creative Co-Sponsorship
- $250 Excellence in Community Impact
- $250 New Student Organization of the Year
Any student group with at least five current student members that has been verified through the university's online student organization platform is eligible to apply.
Apply
Deadline: April 19, 2024
Apply for a Student Group Excellence Award
For more information, contact Sidney Noble, EMU Outreach Coordinator.
2024 AWARD RECIPIENTS
2024 Rutherford Outstanding Student Organization
Students for Indigenous and Environmental Justice
Students for Indigenous and Environmental Justice has been recognized for their outstanding accomplishments supporting Indigenous communities impacted by natural disasters and environmental destruction. Students for Indigenous and Environmental Justice’s mission is to support indigenous rights, environmental justice, gender empowerment, sustainability, and autonomy. They work continuously to support Indigenous led initiatives and have raised thousands of dollars to assist impacted communities in Bolivia. Through their work they have successfully supported fire relief efforts, provided donations of technology such as computers and cell phones, hosted Indigenous leaders at the UO, and much more!
Students for Indigenous and Environmental Justice has received a $1,000 award that may be used to strengthen, expand, and celebrate the group’s mission and work.
2024 Excellence in Creative Co-Sponsorship
Asklepiads Pre-Medical Society
Asklepiads Pre-Medical Society has been recognized for their incredible success hosting a wide array of collaborative workshops and events for students interested in pursuing careers in the medical fields. Asklepiads mission is to provide its club members with resources to help them on their path to medicine including connecting them with medical professionals, coordinating volunteer and leadership opportunities, and visiting medical schools.
Asklepiads Pre-Medical Society has received a $500 award that may be used to strengthen, expand, and celebrate the group’s mission and work.
2024 Excellence in Community Impact
Out in STEM
Out in STEM has been recognized for their efforts to create fun, unique, and engaging events designed to help students de-stress and build interpersonal connections. Out in STEM is an organization dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ people in STEM fields to succeed personally, academically, and professionally by cultivating environments and communities that nurture innovation, leadership, and advocacy.
Out in STEM has received a $250 award that may be used to strengthen, expand, and celebrate the group’s mission and work.
2024 New Student Organization of the Year
Women in Economics
Women in Economics has been recognized for their accomplishments as a newly established student organization. Their mission is to build community, provide a safe space, empower, and increase the participation of women and gender-diverse individuals in economics. Within their first year, Women in Economics successfully hosted many events to help grow their organization and foster community.
Women in Economics has received a $250 award that may be used to strengthen, expand, and celebrate the group’s mission and work.
