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Civic Engagement Awards

The Center for Civic Engagement celebrates Illinois State University's core vale of civic engagement by annually recognizing individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to civic engagement. The Civic Engagement Awards were first presented in 2017 by the American Democracy Project. Recipients are honored each year at the University's Civic Engagement Day event in April.

The 2021 awards will be presented during a virtual ceremony on Tuesday, April 13. 

Nominations

Nominations for 2021 awards are due at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 8, 2021, and should be submitted through this online form.

Please review the eligibility requirements for each award prior to submitting a nomination.

To be fully considered, each submission should include: 

  • A brief summary of the individual or organization's community engagement activities
  • A statement of how the nominee has contributed to civic engagement on and/or off campus (not to exceed five pages)
  • One or more letters of impact from students, community partners/organizations, or colleagues
  • (Optional) Appendices with representative materials, such as brochures, reports, news coverage, photos, or student work (maximum of five items)

Categories

Civic Engagement Awards are presented in the following categories.

RSO Award 

This award recognizes a Registered Student Organization (RSO) that has been significantly involved in civic engagement activities at Illinois State University and/or in the broader community. These RSOs prepare their members to be informed and engaged global citizens who will promote and further the goals of society.

Unit Award 

This award recognizes a campus unit/department that has developed a civic engagement initiative or activity at Illinois State University and/or in the broader community. This recognition honors the department’s commitment to advancing the core value of civic engagement and contribution to the public good.

Interdisciplinary Award 

This award recognizes a group, team, or initiative that is a multi-department effort that has developed a civic engagement initiative or activity at Illinois State University or in the community. This recognition acknowledges that civic engagement has no boundaries and that collaboration is often required.

Faculty Award 

This award recognizes a faculty member who has contributed significantly to incorporating civic engagement into their teaching, scholarly and creative productivity, and/or professional and community service while at Illinois State University. This recognition honors the faculty member's commitment to the public good and advancement of civic engagement within their discipline.

Staff Award 

This award recognizes a staff member who is significantly involved in civic engagement activities at Illinois State University and/or in the broader community. This recognition honors staff members who contribute to the public good and embody the core value of civic engagement personally and/or professionally.

Student Award 

This award recognizes a student who is significantly involved in civic engagement activities at Illinois State University and/or in the broader community. These students embody informed and engaged global citizens.

Community Partner Award 

This award recognizes a community organization that is significantly involved with Illinois State University. This recognition honors organizations and individuals who contribute to student learning and support student engagement with the community in a curricular or co-curricular setting.

 

 

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