Nominations for several awards presented at the Honors & Leadership Convocation are now being accepted. All faculty and staff at NMC can nominate students for Adult Student of the Year, Student Leader, and Award for Perseverance. Please also take the opportunity to highlight the work of student groups on campus and work with your Office Manager to nominate students in your area for academic awards. Nominations are being accepted until April 5. The winners will be invited to receive their award at Honors & Leadership Convocation on Friday, May 3.
Adult Student of the Year Award
This award recognizes an adult NMC student that has been an example to the NMC Community of balancing school and outside life obstacles. This person should not only be excelling in the classroom, but also making contributions to the campus community outside the classroom. Criteria for the student include being at least 25 years old and having a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0.
Student Groups Recognition
This award recognizes groups on campus making a positive impact at NMC and the greater community. They contribute to belongingness on campus and demonstrate leadership and empowerment on campus, are inclusive and have a shared vision.
Student Award for Perseverance (new this year)
Presented by the Department of Student Success, this award will go to a student that has overcome adversity and personal obstacles to continue towards their goals. They demonstrate a growth mindset, resilience, courage, passion and inspire others. The only academic requirement is that they are currently in good academic standing and at least half time enrolled for the last 2 semesters.
Student Leader of the Year Award
This award recognizes 3 students who are contributing to the culture of NMC outside the classroom and creating a community on NMC’s campus. Recipients will be selected based on campus involved in leadership activities and their contributions to move clubs or groups forward. They demonstrate outstanding leadership skills, empowers others, inspires a shared vision, role models inclusive and ethical leadership. The Student does not have to be graduating to be nominated or receive the award.