



The Annual Student Leadership Awards is an event in which we celebrate and recognize our student leaders, organizations and advisors for their contributions to the Kent State community during the current academic year. As part of the evening's celebration, the newly elected directors and senators of the Undergraduate Student Government take the Oath of Office and the incoming USG president delivers their inaugural address.
2021 Awards & Recognition April 19th
The nomination process is hosted online and links to the applications being found below. Faculty, staff, students, and community members may submit a nomination for the categories listed below for themselves or a peer/colleague. Nominees must meet the award criteria
Submissions typically open mid-February and remain open for one month. Finalists and their nominators will be notified via email with an invitation to the event.
Please contact lead@kent.edu with questions.
Recognition for excellence in leadership through campus and community involvement.
We invite you to nominate a student who you believe exemplifies leadership through personal development, organizational leadership and/or community engagement. To receive this recognition, the student must be in good academic standing.
Nominations will be reviewed and selected by members of the Kent State University Leadership Center staff.
Student Leader of the Month recipients will receive:
If you have any questions, please contact lead@kent.edu.