Life in Our Halls

This award recognizes the efforts of an individual, group, or initiative that has advocated to positively impact change within the residence halls. The change efforts and/or initiative was one that reinforced and represented the needs and voices of the community. This award highlights actions carried out through implementation of awareness campaigns, programming, and/or community initiatives that impact students within the residence hall community. An individual or initiative nominated for this award should have identified community needs and contributed in a positive manner to the resolution of that need.

• Nominations may range anywhere from 350 to 600 words.

This award recognizes programs and events that are student initiated and implemented in the halls with community building in mind. The nomination should demonstrate how the program has had an impact on a residence hall community, as well as how the program was planned and implemented by students.

• The nomination statement should summarize the scope and impact of the program on the residential community and how the program was planned and implemented (see above description for more information).
• Nominations may range anywhere from 350 to 800 words in length

This award recognizes an individual who has served in a leadership capacity in their current Neighborhood Empowerment Team and has demonstrated leadership towards the NET goals and missions above and beyond what is expected. The nomination should include detailed examples of their contribution to the floor; how the individual has worked towards creating a sense of community on their floor; how the individual has motivated others in the floor community to participate in NET through SIP's, Community Wide Programs, Spirit Week, and more. Student and staff testimonials are encouraged in nomination letters. Multiple leaders may be recognized for this award Student and staff testimonials are encouraged in nomination letters. Multiple leaders may be recognized for this award.

• This nomination should include a summary of the scope and impact of the leader on their residential community and leadership in fostering a strong NET community (see above description for more information). 
• Nominations may range anywhere from 350 to 800 words in length.

This recognition highlights individuals who have had a positive impact on the residence hall experience of another student or students. This award should recognize a resident who has helped make living on campus an experience characterized by kindness, friendship, personal growth, and/or learning. Multiple students may be recognized for this initiative.

• Nominations should include support detailing this resident’s contribution(s) to individuals or the community. 
• Nominations may range anywhere from 350 to 600 words.

This award recognizes the efforts and contributions of a student in advancing the UD commitment to embrace, enhance and celebrate diversity in their floor, building, and/or area. The nominee should have a) demonstrated respectful and inclusive ways of being when interacting with others in their floor, building, and/or area; b) promoted, enhanced, and implemented an event that promoted perspective building amongst residents c) advocated for inclusion of underrepresented groups where students feel a sense of belonging in the floor, building, and/or area.

• The nomination statement should summarize the scope and impact of the individual’s contributions to the community. 
• Nominations may range anywhere from 350 to 800 words in length.

This award recognizes any community: floor, multiple floors, building, complex, Special Interest Housing or Living Learning communities whose individual members have been significantly involved in the growth and development of the community. The nominated communities also may have made contributions to the larger complex and/or University community. The nomination should include detailed examples of resident involvement in the community (this may include information about NET activities); benefits to individuals in the community; and contributions to complex and University communities. Up to two awards may be given.

• The nomination statement should summarize the involvement of community members and any significant contribution to the larger complex or University community. This nomination should capture why this community is unique to other communities throughout campus. 
• Nominations may range anywhere from 350 to 800 words in length.
• At least one statement of support from a staff member is required and should focus on personal knowledge of the nominated community and the community’s contributions to the residence halls. Multiple statements of support will be accepted and each statement can range from at least 1 paragraph to 1 page (350 words minimum).

This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to their community above and beyond what is typically expected of residential students. This award should recognize a resident who is a great role model, and has positively impacted the residential experience of those around them. Nominations should include support detailing this resident’s involvement in complex activities; change they have initiated in self, peers, or the community; and/or other contributions this student has made to their community. Up to two awards will be given (one for First-Year area and one for Upper Division).

• The nomination statement should highlight the impact and contributions to their community outside of formal or elected leadership roles (see above description for more information). 
• Nominations may range anywhere from 350 to 800 words in length.
• At least one statement of support from a staff member is required and should focus on personal interactions and observations of the nominee. Multiple statements of support will be accepted and each statement can range from at least 1 paragraph to 1 page (350 words minimum).

This award recognizes a student who embodies the Division of Student Life Values of Amplifying Student Voices, Pursuing Equity, Transformational Collaboration, Learning & Innovation, and Integrity & Respect. Read more about these values on our About Us page. As the Division of Student Life pursues excellence, these values guide our interactions, our decision-making, and ultimately the collective culture we build that enables Residence Life and Housing to achieve our vision and mission. This award should recognize an individual who exemplifies one or more of these values through their contributions in their residence hall or community.

• The nomination statement should include support detailing this individual’s ability to embody the Division of Student Life Values through their actions towards others and within their floor or building communities. Please articulate how the student demonstrates a connection to one or more of those values.
• Nominations may range anywhere from 350 to 600 words.

This award recognizes an individual, organization, or department whose work and efforts to collaborate have contributed to enhance the residence hall experience through day to day interactions with students in the residence halls.

• The nomination statement should address how the nominee has made an impact through their work with students and what outstanding contributions they have made to the floor or building community (examples include but are not limited to, Custodial Staff, Facilities, Dining, Disability Support Services, Student Health Services, Counseling Services Staff).
• Nominations may range anywhere from 350 to 600 words.