Excellence Awards Nominees

Below are the nominees for the 2020 Tony Diggs Excellence Awards.

Student groups may be nominated in the following categories:

Excellence in Academics

This award recognizes student groups that are committed to continuing academic conversations and development outside the classroom to support the academic excellence of their members and community.

Excellence in Career Readiness

This award recognizes student groups that provide opportunities for members to explore their future careers and build networks.

Excellence in Civic Engagement

This award recognizes student groups that show a commitment to civic engagement and the civic engagement of its members.

Excellence in Community Building

This award recognizes groups that build communities to create a sense of belonging for its members and the community at large.

Excellence in Cultural Celebration and Recognition

This award recognizes groups that create space for cultural engagement and appreciation within the University community.

Excellence in Health and Wellness

This award recognizes groups have an outstanding impact on the health and wellness of its members and/or community at large.

Excellence in Leadership Education

This award recognizes groups that have gone above and beyond in supporting and developing the leadership capabilities of its members.

Excellence in Recreation and Entertainment

This award recognizes student groups that excel in their work to create a fun and positive environment for its members and/or the community at large.

Excellent Student Group Advisor

This award recognizes an outstanding advisor of a student group who has gone above and beyond to help their group accomplish its mission and goals. Nominees must be advisors for student groups currently registered with Student Unions & Activities (advisor does not need to be a University of Minnesota employee to be eligible).