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 2022-23 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:

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

PAST NOVA RECIPIENTS

  • 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