Award Descriptions
Jack Kelsey Award for Outstanding Leadership
Nominees should demonstrate leadership qualities within the Department and the University of Miami community. Students should have made a significant impact on campus life as a leader of a student organization, programming board, resident assistant, club sports officer, etc.
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Charlie Green Award for Outstanding Student Employee of the Year
Recognizes students with exemplary job performance throughout their time as a DWR student employee. Nominees are seen as role models for fellow students and consistently go above and beyond their assigned responsibilities.
Lorraine Miller Award for Customer Service
For students with direct contact with patrons and guests, this award honors student employees who exhibit exceptional customer service at all times and show a strong commitment to creating a positive customer experience throughout the Herbert Wellness Center.
Soloman Graham Unsung Hero Award
The award is given to students who hold positions considered to be “behind the scenes” for the Department. Nominees should continually exceed expectations, perhaps with little supervision.
Out of the Norm Award
This award recognizes student employees who go out of their way to foster an environment of friendship, comradery, and family among their fellow student employees.
Patty Swift Rising Award
This award was intended to recognize an emerging leader with 1 year or less experience within DWR. This student has displayed attributes of professionalism, a good work ethic, enthusiasm, and reliability.
