Borealis Night of Excellence Awards

Student Leadership Award

This will be presented to one undergraduate student and one graduate student.

• Has completed one full year of studies at CFANS
• Holds a significant leadership position on campus in a recognized student organization, club sport, athletic team, house community or student employment position
• Demonstrates the ability to prepare, motivate and impact other student leaders
• Volunteers their services to help create a stronger campus community
• Demonstrates commitment to academic achievement

Exemplary Student Organization

This is presented to one undergraduate organization and one graduate organization

• Is a registered student club/organization
• Has demonstrated leadership in three or more of the following categories;
  • Collaborative partnerships
  • Member recruitment
  • Community Building
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Innovative programming
  • Philanthropy

Outstanding Club Advisor

• Club advisor during the current academic year
• Has made outstanding contributions to a student organization
• Serves as a professional role model to student organization participants

Exemplary Staff Award

• Has made outstanding contributions to the CFANS community
• Current CFANS staff with at least five years of service
• Goes above and beyond in support of students, alumni, faculty and staff and/or constituents
• Is thought of highly by college students, alumni, faculty and staff and/or constituents

Exemplary Faculty Award (Fewer than five years of service)

• Has made outstanding contributions to past or present students of CFANS
• Current CFANS faculty with fewer than five years of service
• Demonstrates sustained excellence, leadership and contributions to the CFANS community. 
• Is thought of highly by college students, alumni, faculty and staff and/or constituents

Exemplary Faculty Award (More than five years of service)

• Has made outstanding contributions to past or present students of CFANS
• Current CFANS faculty with more than five years of service
• Demonstrates sustained excellence, leadership and contributions to the CFANS community.
• Is thought of highly by college students, alumni, faculty and staff and/or constituents

Exemplary Post-Doc Award

• Has made outstanding contributions to CFANS and the Post-Doc community
• Current CFANS post-doc with at least two years of service
• Is thought of highly by college students, alumni, faculty and staff and/or constituents

Little Red Oil Can

May be awarded to an individual or a group of individuals. 

Nominee has made an outstanding contribution to the enhancement of St. Paul Campus Life resulting in one or more of the following:

• The Campus is a friendlier and more inclusive place as a consequence of that individual’s or organization’s contribution
• The academic, research, or service contributions of that individual or organization have strengthened the educational reputation of the St. Paul campus
• Because of the individual’s or organization’s efforts, the campus has been able to resolve recognized needs in the form of services, facilities, or financial support
• Campus morale has been strengthened as the result of the service of the individual or organization
• Campus communication and community sociability has increased as a consequence of the individual’s or organization’s efforts and/or example

Outstanding Friend Award

• Is not a graduate of CFANS
• Contributes to the efforts of CFANS and/ or the CFANS Alumni Society
• Is an exceptional volunteer and/or donor to CFANS
• Has demonstrated commitment to building a greater CFANS community

Cultivating Future Leaders Award

• A high school instructor of a CFANS undergraduate student  
• Had an influence on the student's academic interest in a CFANS related discipline
• Positively impacted the student through their enthusiasm for teaching and/or subject matter
• Nominator must be a CFANS undergraduate student enrolled in the current academic year

Community Builder 

• Is a graduate of CFANS 
• An individual who has made a significant and positive impact on the lives of others and embodies the values of diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice.
• Nominee may have addressed critical social, economic, health or environmental needs within society.

Rising Star

• Is a graduate of CFANS - within 10 years  
• Demonstrated continued interest and connection to CFANS since their graduation 
• Has excelled as a leader in their community, their career and/or a public service sector
• Consistently goes above and beyond expectations 

Alumni Service Award

• Is a graduate of CFANS 
• Contributes to the efforts of CFANS and/or the CFANS Alumni Society
• Is an exceptional volunteer and/or donor to CFANS
• Has demonstrated commitment to building a greater CFANS community

Distinguished Alumni Award

• Is a graduate of CFANS
• Has contributed significantly to their profession, industry and/or greater community
• Has held office or a significant leadership position in professional or civic organizations
• Has demonstrated commitment to building a greater CFANS community
• Is currently working as a professional in their field.
• Is recognized as an authority in their field via any or all of the following: published research, journal articles, patents, testimony and/ or speeches in a public forum, etc.

Lifetime Achievement Award

• This award may recognize an individual posthumously.
• Is a graduate of CFANS 
• Has made outstanding contributions to CFANS and/or to the food, agriculture and/or natural resources industries over the course of their lifetime
• Is retired from their profession.
• Is recognized by their peers as a leader in the CFANS community and beyond