Each year, the Division of Student Affairs recognize the outstanding contributions of student organizations to the Marquette community. Please help us celebrate a wonderful year by nominating the outstanding programs, officers, advisors, and organizations, in the 2022-2023 academic year.

Nominees will receive notification of their recognition and be asked to submit supplemental information to help in the selection process. Students are welcomed to nominate themselves or their own organizations.

Nominations can be submitted online.

Nominations are open through February 26, 2023. Nominees will have until April 1 to complete the supplemental information form.

The Awards Program will take place on Friday, April 14. Stay tuned for more information.

Program of the Year Awards

Program or Event of the Year

This award is designed to recognize a program or event that have had a significant impact on the Marquette campus community. The Event/Program of the Year Award will be presented to registered student organization that implements the most successful, innovative event or program.

Community Service Program of the Year

The program that receives this award will be a community service program sponsored by a student organization at Marquette that contributed to the broader mission of Marquette and encouraged students to engage in service beyond this one experience.

Diversity Program of the Year

The program that receives this award will be a diversity program sponsored by a student organization at Marquette that allowed a broad range of participants to experience and learn about diversity. The program will have a focus on developing understanding, tolerance, and acceptance.

Educational Program of the Year

The program that receives this award will be an educational program sponsored by a student organization at Marquette that contributed to the broader mission of Marquette and encouraged students to continue their learning outside of the classroom.

Social Program of the Year

The program that receives this award will be a social program sponsored by a student organization at Marquette that contributed to the broader mission of Marquette and encouraged students to interact positively with their peers and community.

Group and Individual Awards

Advisor of the Year

The recipient of this award will be a Marquette employee who serves as an advisor to a student organization while exemplifying Marquette's ideals of faith, leadership, service, and excellence.

Student Organization Member of the Year

This award is designed to recognize a member of a student organization that has exemplified excellence among his/her peers in the dedication and development of its members, contributions to the campus community, and beyond.

Officer of the Year

The recipient of this award will have exemplified good leadership throughout their term as an officer of a student organization at Marquette. They will have made significant contributions to strengthen their organization and/or will have impacted the members of the organization in a positive manner.

New Student Organization of the Year

This award will be given to an organization new to the campus in the current academic year. The organization will demonstrate a progression of growth throughout the year as indicated by their programming and membership. Along with fostering personal and professional excellence in its members, this organization will have had an impact on the Marquette community.

The Reverend Robert A. Wild, S.J. Spirit of Marquette Award

The Reverend Robert A. Wild, S.J. Spirit of Marquette Award was established in 1992 to honor recognized student organizations for carrying out the Mission of the University through contributions to the Marquette and Milwaukee communities. Up to three awards are given annually and are accompanied by a monetary gift of at least one hundred dollars to support the future activities of the organization.

The Reverend Robert A. Wild, S.J. Spirit of Marquette Award is given to organizations that have most exemplified the University mission through their programs and services. Specific contributions through fostering personal and professional excellence, forming ethical and informed leaders, developing men and women dedicated to the service of others, and/or promoting a life of faith are considered. Applications are reviewed by the Awards Committee to determine which student organizations have made significant contributions to the development of a positive campus culture through the activities they sponsor and the manner in which the organization members conduct their work.

Special consideration is given to those applicants that have not received a Reverend Robert A. Wild, S.J. Spirit of Marquette Award in the previous three years.

See the list of past Marquette University Student Organization Award winners