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SPAA Ambassadors Accepting Nominations for 2022-2023 S.P.A.A. Awards; Ceremony on April 26

S.P.A.A. Awards Nominations

The School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) Student Ambassador Program will be hosting the second annual Service, Professional, Achievement Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 7 to 9 pm. This event will celebrate and honor Rutgers University–Newark current undergraduate and graduate students and SPAA alumni who have made significant impact within the RU-N and SPAA community. SPAA Ambassadors are now accepting nominations for the 2022-2023 S.P.A.A. Awards.

Nomination Process:

  • The application for nominations will close on April 14, 2023 at 11:59 pm.
  • The award committee will review each nomination and select a recipient based on the criteria listed. 
  • Award recipients will be notified by April 21, 2023, with the expectation of attendance at the ceremony on April 26, 2023.

Ceremony Date/Time/Location:

  • Wednesday, April 26, 2023
  • 7 to 9 pm
  • Paul Robeson Campus Center – Bergen Room
    Rutgers University–Newark
    350 Martin Luther King Blvd.
    Newark, New Jersey 07102

Rutgers University–Newark Student Awards

> Unsung Hero Award

NOMINATE: https://go.rutgers.edu/unsung23
Awarded to a student who is consistently doing significant work out of the public eye, with no request for recognition. Through their exemplary leadership, their work continues to serve the community at large. This individual finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.

Include:

  • Nominator’s name, title, and email address
  • Nominee’s name and email address
  • Nominee must be currently enrolled for Spring 2023 semester
  • Must be nominated by faculty or staff who in 200 words or less shares how the student has overcome challenges while being successful academically
  • The nominator must obtain consent from the nominee prior to submission
  • Open to all RU-N undergraduate and graduate students
    • School of Public Affairs and Administration
    • School of Criminal Justice
    • School of Arts and Sciences-Newark
    • Rutgers Business School-Newark
    • Graduate School-Newark
    • Rutgers Law School-Newark
> SPAA Service Award

NOMINATE: https://go.rutgers.edu/service23
Awarded to a student who embodies the values and mission of School of Public Affairs and Administration and has shown endless dedication to the Rutgers University–Newark community.

Include:

  • Nominator’s name, title, and email address
  • Nominee’s name and email address
  • Nominee must be currently enrolled for Spring 2023 semester
  • An undergraduate or graduate student - no GPA requirement
  • Passionate about community service initiative
  • Nominators must submit a statement describing their community service initiative or commitment to the RU-N community in 200 words or less stating why this candidate should be chosen
  • Self-nominations welcomed
  • Open to all RU-N undergraduate and graduate students
    • School of Public Affairs and Administration
    • School of Criminal Justice
    • School of Arts and Sciences-Newark
    • Rutgers Business School-Newark
    • Graduate School-Newark
    • Rutgers Law School-Newark
> Student Organization of the Year Award

NOMINATE: https://go.rutgers.edu/runorg23
Highlighting an organization that is a well-rounded addition to the Rutgers community embodying the values and mission of the School of Public Affairs and Administration:

  • Diversity, Competency, Knowledge, Service, Ethical Practice

Include:

  • Nominator’s name, title, and email address
  • Name of the organization
  • Mission statement of the organization
  • Nominations must include why this organization should be the recipient of this award
  • Nominators must submit a statement, highlighting the values and mission that correlate to SPAA of 200 words or less stating why this organization should be chosen
  • Self-nominations welcomed

School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) Alumni Awards

> The Promising Professional Alumni Award

NOMINATE: https://go.rutgers.edu/promise23
Awarded to a SPAA alum who shows a promising future in their career field of choice using research, professional display, and/or academic success. The eligible nominee is an alum who has recently graduated within the last 1-3 years and has displayed great leadership and commitment within their profession.

Include:

  • Nominator’s name, title, and email address
  • Nominee’s name and academic program of completion (must be a SPAA graduate)
    • BA – Public and Nonprofit Administration Undergraduate Program
    • BA/MPA – Accelerated Program
    • MPA – Master of Public Administration
    • EMPA – Executive MPA
    • Online MPA
    • PhD – Doctorate in Public Administration Program
  • Nominee’s email address
  • Nominee’s place of employment, industry, or profession
  • Nominators must submit a statement of 200 words or less as to why this person should be selected as a promising professional
  • Self-nominations welcomed
  • The nominator must obtain consent from the nominee prior to submission
> Trailblazer Alumni Award

NOMINATE: https://go.rutgers.edu/trail23
Awarded to a SPAA alum who is not afraid to challenge the status quo, take risks, and make a difference in their community. This is an individual who exemplifies what it means to be a professional and advocate within their community.

  • Nominator’s name, title, and email address
  • Nominee’s name and academic program of completion (must be a SPAA graduate)
    • BA – Public and Nonprofit Administration Undergraduate Program
    • BA/MPA – Accelerated Program
    • MPA – Master of Public Administration
    • EMPA – Executive MPA
    • Online MPA
    • PhD – Doctorate in Public Administration Program
  • Nominee’s email address
  • Nominee’s place of employment, industry, or profession
  • Nominators must submit a statement of 200 words or less about an alum who exemplifies what it means to be a professional and advocate that creates new opportunities to support the greater good of the public
  • Self-nominations welcomed
  • The nominator must obtain consent from the nominee prior to submission
> Legacy Alumni Award

NOMINATE: https://go.rutgers.edu/legacy23
Awarded to a SPAA alum who embodies the spirit of SPAA and advances its mission by creating a lasting impact through their service and commitment to SPAA. This individual displays exemplary leadership and has made a notable impact throughout their professional career and at Rutgers University–Newark School of Public Affairs and Administration.

  • Nominator’s name, title, and email address
  • Nominee’s name and academic program of completion (must be a SPAA graduate)
    • BA – Public and Nonprofit Administration Undergraduate Program
    • BA/MPA – Accelerated Program
    • MPA – Master of Public Administration
    • EMPA – Executive MPA
    • Online MPA
    • PhD – Doctorate in Public Administration Program
  • Nominee’s email address
  • Nominee’s place of employment, industry, or profession
  • Nominators must submit a statement of 200 words or less about an alum who exemplifies what it means to be a leader who makes a lasting impact to improve the lives of others
  • Self-nominations welcomed
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