Redbud

Redbud awards have been established in order to acknowledge and commend TWU student leaders, chartered & University sanctioned student organizations, and student organization advisers for exemplary performance in an academic year. These awards were developed to recognize their dedication and to emphasize the importance of co-curricular life in the educational process. If you are looking for information regarding the Dallas awards ceremony please contact Chre Parnell in the Student Life Department. If you are interested in information regarding the Houston awards ceremony please click here. For all questions regarding the Denton Redbud Awards please contact Davida Robinson at 940-898-3626 or drobinson9@twu.edu.

Denton Redbud Awards and their criteria include the following:

Outstanding Campus Leader
    Students who have been on TWU's campus for three or more semesters
    Demonstrated significant leadership within the academic year
    Involvement with campus life, academics, and the community

Emerging Student Leader
    Student who have been on TWU's campus for less than three semesters
    Demonstrated significant leadership within the academic year
    Involvement with campus life, academics, and the community

Glenda Brock Simmons Community Service Award (Individual and Organizational)
    Demonstrated significant contributions to the university and/or community
    Activities completed within the academic year
    Impact involvment has had on self and/or the University and/or Community

Outstanding Faculty/Staff Advisor for a Student Organization (This award is given at the Fall Organization Advisor Dinner)
    Invovlement with the organization 
    Contributions made to the organization
    Impact he/she has on the organization
    Activities completed within the academic year
    Nomination form

Outstanding Chartered Student Organization 
    Membership Development
    Programming/activities
    Operations of the organization
    Community Service
    Relationship with the University
    Activities completed within the academic year
    Involvement with the House of Representatives during the academic year

Outstanding Sanctioned Student Organization
    Membership Development
    Programming/activities
    Operations of the organization
    Community Service
    Relationship with the University
    Activities completed within the academic year
    Involvement with the House of Representatives during the academic year

^{*Please note the difference between an organization and a University sanctioned organization is that University sanctioned organizations are sponsored by a department (The Center for Student Development, Admissions, Alumni Relations, etc.) and have support from staff to help ensure their success.  The organization is also funded through that department and is not reliant upon fundraising or dues.}

1. Awards are open to all TWU students, chartered & University sanctioned student organizations, and their advisers.
2. Organizations or students may be nominated for awards by faculty or staff at TWU, by a member of the organization, or by any student enrolled at TWU. Self-nomination is applicable in all categories except for Outstanding Faculty/Staff Adviser. No late forms will be accepted and no incomplete forms will be considered.
3. Nomination forms must be returned to the Center for Student Development, Student Center 1st floor, Denton campus or at the Student Life Coordinator's office on the Dallas Campus, by 5pm on February 10, 2012. See Below for Nomination Forms:
   1. Outstanding Campus Leader Nomination Form
   2. Emerging Campus Leader Nomination Form
   3. Outstanding Faculty/Staff Nomination Form
   4. Glenda Brock Simmons Community Service Nomination Form- Individual
   5. Glenda Brock Simmons Community Service Nomination Form- Organization
   6. Outstanding Chartered Student Organization Nomination Form 
   7. Outstanding Sanctioned Student Organization Nomination Form
4. All persons nominated must complete a Biographical Sheet (and two recommendation forms, if required), which will be e-mailed to the nominee upon receipt of a completed nomination form. Biographical Sheets/recommendation forms are due Feburary 24, 2012. See Below for the appropriate biographical and recommendation forms:
   1. Outstanding Campus Leader 
   2. Emerging Campus Leader 
   3. Outstanding Factulty/Staff Advisor for a Student Organization
   4. Glenda Brock Simmons Community Service- Individual
   5. Glenda Brock Simmons Community Service- Organization
   6. Outstanding Chartered Student Organization Outstanding Chartered Student Organization
   7. Outstanding Sanctioned Student Organization
   8. Campus Leader Recommendation Form
5. An award review committee consisting of students, faculty, and staff will review all nominations for each award.
6. All awards will be presented at the Redbud Awards Festival on April 19, 2012 at 5pm in the Southeast Dining Room of Hubbard Hall, Denton Campus.

 ** Please note that if you are nominating someone that is attending classes or works on the Dallas or Houston Campuses please nominate them by contacting the appropriate Student Life Representative on that campus.