Nominations are now open for College of Western Idaho's (CWI) 2027 Student Leadership Awards, recognizing students, clubs, programs, and advisors for their contributions to campus and the community.
Through these awards, CWI hopes to acknowledge and celebrate inspiring people who have made a meaningful impact on campus life and in the community, while creating a lasting legacy.
This year's awards include:
- Community Service Program of the Year — Recognizes a program that has engaged students in service and encouraged them to continue serving beyond the program.
- Outstanding Officer of the Year Award — Recognizes a student leader who has demonstrated strong communication, collaboration, and decision-making while encouraging others to get involved.
- Quiet Influence Award — Recognizes a person who has contributed to their club and campus community in a meaningful, behind-the-scenes way.
- Rising Leader Award — Recognizes a first-year student, including those returning from a break, who has taken on a leadership role without needing a title and exemplifies CWI's values.
- Social Program of the Year Award — Recognizes a student club program that enhances the campus community through creativity, planning, and opportunities for students to connect.
- Student Organization of the Year Award — Recognizes a student club that has demonstrated excellence in community engagement, collaboration, and leadership development.
- Student Organization Advisor of the Year Award — Recognizes a student club advisor who has provided support and assistance that has contributed to a club's success.
- Trailblazing Leadership Award — Recognizes a second-year or graduating student who has demonstrated leadership, creativity, innovation, and initiative through their involvement on campus.
Nominations will remain open through Sunday, March 7. Award recipients will be announced at the 2027 Student Leadership Awards Banquet on Friday, April 30, at Jack's Urban Meeting Place (JUMP).
For questions or more information, contact the Office of Student Engagement at studentengagement@cwi.edu or visit the Club Awards page.
