Volunteer of the Year
Student Volunteer of the Year
Students focused on volunteerism and social justice.
The Student Volunteer of the Year Award has been established to recognize outstanding volunteerism by a current student within the community and/or on campus.
The Award recipient will have made a significant contribution to the wider community and/or campus life through volunteering.
Eligibility Criteria
This award is given to a current WNMU student who has contributed to the community, both on and off campus.
The nominee must:
- Have been enrolled as a full-time or part-time student at WNMU for at least one academic year.
- Have dedicated a minimum of 30 hours or 15 individual volunteer events that enhanced the WNMU or regional community.
- Take initiative and be action-driven.
- Reflect a spirit of cooperation, leadership, and be an inspiration for others.
- Encourage others to get involved.
- Have pride in being a WNMU Mustang.
Application Procedure
Nominations may be submitted by WNMU students, staff, faculty, or community members.
Submit a written or video statement (maximum 500 words or a 2-minute video statement) that illustrates how the nominee exemplifies the above criteria.
The committee will notify the nominee that he/she has been nominated. Nominee must submit a list of dates and names of volunteers events for which he/she has participated during his/her time at WNMU.
Award Presentation
The Award recipient will be recognized at the annual WNMU Student Hall of Fame Induction. The 2020 ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 6 in Light Hall Theater.
Nominations are due April 15.
Award recipient will be notified on April 22.
Contact
Abe Villarreal, Assistant Dean of Student Support & Civic Engagement
Phone: (575) 538-6304
Email: Abe.Villarreal@wnmu.edu
Office: Center For Student Success (Juan Chacon Building)