Graduate Student Senate Awards

The GSS Executive Emeritus Award is the highest honor bestowed upon a former member of the Graduate Student Senate Executive Board. This award recognizes an executive officer whose exceptional leadership, integrity, and dedication have made a lasting impact on the graduate student community and the organization. The recipient has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing the mission of GSS, mentoring future leaders, and strengthening graduate student governance. Benefits of Executive Emeritus status include speaking privileges at future GSS meetings (including executive sessions) and a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS. This member will serve as a role model and reference for future GSS leaders.

The GSS Executive Emeritus Award is the highest honor bestowed upon a former member of the Graduate Student Senate Executive Board. This award recognizes an executive officer whose exceptional leadership, integrity, and dedication have made a lasting impact on the graduate student community and the organization. The recipient has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing the mission of GSS, mentoring future leaders, and strengthening graduate student governance. Benefits of Executive Emeritus status include speaking privileges at future GSS meetings (including executive sessions) and a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS. This member will serve as a role model and reference for future GSS leaders.

The GSS Senator Emeritus is the most honorable accolade received by a Graduate Student Senate member. The award exemplifies a person who proudly serves and represents graduate students with morality and honor in the University community. This is an award that symbolizes integrity, conscientiousness, and authentic leadership.   
Benefits of Emeritus Senator status include speaking privileges in future GSS meetings (including any executive sessions) and a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS. This member will serve as a role model and reference for future GSS members.

The recipient of this award has helped the graduate community envision the future, identify paths to success, and carry out a vision. This student has exhibited integrity, collaboration, and intellectual, emotional, and social growth. The GSS Distinguished Leader Award benefits include a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS. 

The GSS Most Engaged Member Award recognizes a Graduate Student Senate member who has demonstrated exceptional commitment through active participation in GSS meetings, events, initiatives, and programs throughout the academic year. This award honors a member whose enthusiasm, reliability, and consistent involvement have strengthened the graduate student community. The recipient will receive a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS.

The GSS Outstanding Department Representative Award recognizes a Department Representative who has exemplified outstanding service to both their academic program and the Graduate Student Senate. The recipient has consistently represented the interests of their constituents and actively contributed to the success of the organization. This award is open to both graduating and non-graduating Department Representatives. The recipient will receive a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS.

The GSS Outstanding Committee Chair Award recognizes a Committee Chair who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, organization, and commitment in guiding their committee throughout the academic year. The recipient has promoted collaboration among committee members, advanced committee goals, and made significant contributions to the mission and success of GSS. This award is open to both graduating and non-graduating Committee Chairs. The recipient will receive a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS.

The GSS Outstanding Committee Chair Award recognizes a Committee Chair who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, organization, and commitment in guiding their committee throughout the academic year. The recipient has promoted collaboration among committee members, advanced committee goals, and made significant contributions to the mission and success of GSS. This award is open to both graduating and non-graduating Committee Chairs. The recipient will receive a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS.

The GSS Outstanding Commissioner Award recognizes a Commissioner who has demonstrated exemplary initiative in advancing the mission of their interest group. The recipient has effectively represented their constituency, promoted meaningful programs and initiatives, and contributed significantly to the success of GSS throughout the academic year. This award is open to both graduating and non-graduating Commissioners. The recipient will receive a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS.

The GSS Outstanding Executive Staff Award recognizes an Executive Staff member whose exceptional professionalism has contributed to the success of the Graduate Student Senate. The recipient has provided outstanding support to the Executive Board, demonstrated initiative in carrying out responsibilities, and played a vital role in advancing the mission of GSS throughout the academic year. This award is open to both graduating and non-graduating Executive Staff members. The recipient will receive a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS.

The GSS New Member Award seeks to recognize the outstanding contributions of a newly appointed GSS member. This member may be anyone who joined the general body during the current academic year and not prior. This award is open to both graduating and non-graduating Committee members. GSS New Member Award benefits include a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS. 

The GSS New Member Award seeks to recognize the outstanding contributions of a newly appointed GSS member. This member may be anyone who joined the general body during the current academic year and not prior. This award is open to both graduating and non-graduating Committee members. GSS New Member Award benefits include a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS. 

The GSS Senator Emeritus is the most honorable accolade received by a Graduate Student Senate member. The award exemplifies a person who proudly serves and represents graduate students with morality and honor in the University community. This is an award that symbolizes integrity, conscientiousness, and authentic leadership.   
Benefits of Emeritus Senator status include speaking privileges in future GSS meetings (including any executive sessions) and a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS. This member will serve as a role model and reference for future GSS members.

The recipient of this award has helped the graduate community envision the future, identify paths to success, and carry out a vision. This student has exhibited integrity, collaboration, and intellectual, emotional, and social growth. The GSS Distinguished Leader Award benefits include a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS. 

The GSS Outstanding Committee Member Award seeks to recognize the outstanding contributions of Committee members within GSS. This Committee member has actively contributed to GSS during the current academic year. This award is open to both graduating and non-graduating Committee members. GSS New Commissioner Award benefits include a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS.

The GSS Continuing Leadership Award seeks to recognize the outstanding contributions of a GSS member who is not graduating in the Spring term of that academic year. The award is given based on peer recommendation.  The GSS Continuing Leadership Award benefits include a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS. 

The recipient of this award has helped the graduate community envision the future, identify paths to success, and carry out a vision. This student has exhibited integrity, collaboration, and intellectual, emotional, and social growth. The GSS Distinguished Leader Award benefits include a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS. 

The GSS Outstanding Committee Member Award seeks to recognize the outstanding contributions of Committee members within GSS. This Committee member has actively contributed to GSS during the current academic year. This award is open to both graduating and non-graduating Committee members. GSS New Commissioner Award benefits include a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS.

The GSS New Member Award seeks to recognize the outstanding contributions of a newly appointed GSS member. This member may be anyone who joined the general body during the current academic year and not prior. This award is open to both graduating and non-graduating Committee members. GSS New Member Award benefits include a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS. 

The GSS Senator Emeritus is the most honorable accolade received by a Graduate Student Senate member. The award exemplifies a person who proudly serves and represents graduate students with morality and honor in the University community. This is an award that symbolizes integrity, conscientiousness, and authentic leadership.   
Benefits of Emeritus Senator status include speaking privileges in future GSS meetings (including any executive sessions) and a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS. This member will serve as a role model and reference for future GSS members.

The recipient of this award has helped the graduate community envision the future, identify paths to success, and carry out a vision. This student has exhibited integrity, collaboration, and intellectual, emotional, and social growth. The GSS Distinguished Leader Award benefits include a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS. 

The GSS Outstanding Committee Member Award seeks to recognize the outstanding contributions of Committee members within GSS. This Committee member has actively contributed to GSS during the current academic year. This award is open to both graduating and non-graduating Committee members. GSS New Commissioner Award benefits include a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS.

The GSS Continuing Leadership Award seeks to recognize the outstanding contributions of a GSS member who is not graduating in the Spring term of that academic year. The award is given based on peer recommendation.  The GSS Continuing Leadership Award benefits include a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS. 

The GSS New Member Award seeks to recognize the outstanding contributions of a newly appointed GSS member. This member may be anyone who joined the general body during the current academic year and not prior. This award is open to both graduating and non-graduating Committee members. GSS New Member Award benefits include a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS. 

The GSS Senator Emeritus is the most honorable accolade received by a Graduate Student Senate member. The award exemplifies a person who proudly serves and represents graduate students with morality and honor in the University community. This is an award that symbolizes integrity, conscientiousness, and authentic leadership.   
Benefits of Emeritus Senator status include speaking privileges in future GSS meetings (including any executive sessions) and a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS. This member will serve as a role model and reference for future GSS members.

The recipient of this award has helped the graduate community envision the future, identify paths to success, and carry out a vision. This student has exhibited integrity, collaboration, and intellectual, emotional, and social growth. The GSS Distinguished Leader Award benefits include a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS. 

The GSS Commissioner Award seeks to recognize the outstanding contributions of Committee members within GSS. This Committee member has actively contributed to GSS during the current academic year. This award is open to both graduating and non-graduating Committee members. GSS New Commissioner Award benefits include a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS.

The GSS Continuing Leadership Award seeks to recognize the outstanding contributions of a GSS member who is not graduating in the Spring term of that academic year. The award is given based on peer recommendation.  The GSS Continuing Leadership Award benefits include a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS. 

The GSS Senator Emeritus is the most honorable accolade received by a Graduate Student Senate member. The award exemplifies a person who proudly serves and represents graduate students with morality and honor in the University community. This is an award that symbolizes integrity, conscientiousness, and authentic leadership.   Benefits of Emeritus Senator status include speaking privileges in future GSS meetings (including any executive sessions) and a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS. This member will serve as a role model and reference for future GSS members.

The recipient of this award has helped the graduate community envision the future, identify paths to success, and carry out a vision. This student has exhibited integrity, collaboration, and intellectual, emotional, and social growth. The GSS Distinguished Leader Award benefits include a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS. 

The GSS Continuing Leadership Award seeks to recognize the outstanding contributions of a GSS member who is not graduating in the Spring term of that academic year. The award is given based on peer recommendation.  The GSS Continuing Leadership Award benefits include a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS. 

The GSS New Member Award seeks to recognize the outstanding contributions of a newly appointed GSS member. This member may be anyone who joined the general body during the current academic year and not prior. This award is open to both graduating and non-graduating Committee members. GSS New Member Award benefits include a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS. 

The recipient of this award has helped the graduate community envision the future, identify paths to success, and carry out a vision. This student has exhibited integrity, collaboration, and intellectual, emotional, and social growth. The GSS Distinguished Leader Award benefits include a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS. 

The GSS Continuing Leadership Award seeks to recognize the outstanding contributions of a GSS member who is not graduating in the Spring term of that academic year. The award is given based on peer recommendation.  The GSS Continuing Leadership Award benefits include a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS. 

The recipient of this award has helped the graduate community envision the future, identify paths to success, and carry out a vision. This student has exhibited integrity, collaboration, and intellectual, emotional, and social growth. The GSS Distinguished Leader Award benefits include a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS. 

The GSS Senator Emeritus is the most honorable accolade received by a Graduate Student Senate member. The award exemplifies a person who proudly serves and represents graduate students with morality and honor in the University community. This is an award that symbolizes integrity, conscientiousness, and authentic leadership.   Benefits of Emeritus Senator status include speaking privileges in future GSS meetings (including any executive sessions) and a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS. This member will serve as a role model and reference for future GSS members.

The GSS Senator Emeritus is the most honorable accolade received by a Graduate Student Senate member. The award exemplifies a person who proudly serves and represents graduate students with morality and honor in the University community. This is an award that symbolizes integrity, conscientiousness, and authentic leadership.   Benefits of Emeritus Senator status include speaking privileges in future GSS meetings (including any executive sessions) and a certificate of thanks on behalf of GSS. This member will serve as a role model and reference for future GSS members.