Nova Award

Most Promising New Campus Organization
Application

Purpose: Recognizes a newly registered student organization exhibiting initiative in organizational development and strong potential to contribute to the quality of life as a recognized student organization at Youngstown State University. Established a positive presence within the University and/or in the surrounding community. Collaborated with other student organizations and/or University departments.

This award is given to an organization registered during the 2023-24 academic year that displays outstanding effort based on the following criteria:

Contribution to the overall YSU community (i.e., students, staff, faculty, programs)
Contribution to the community through service projects
Contribution to the development of its members
Demonstrated commitment to the organization's purpose and those served by it
Communication with related YSU departments and other student organizations

Selection: The Nova Award will be awarded by the Student Awards Committee based upon application materials submitted.

Application Questions:

What has this organization done to positively impact student life on campus this year?
Why does this organization deserve the New Student Organization of the Year award?
Please describe some specific examples of the successes and challenges this organization has experienced since its founding.

PAST NOVA RECIPIENTS

2024 Pre-Physician Assistant Society
2023 The National Society for Leadership and Success
2022 Penguins for Life
2021 Muslim Student Association
2020 Knit Together, Stitch Together
2019 Students for Sight
2018 Barbershop Chorus of YSU
2017 Pi Sigma Alpha
2016 Pi Sigma Epsilon
2015 YSUscape
2014 Minority Education Association
2013 Youngstown State Famine