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Awards

Awards ceremonies are an important opportunity for reflection on student philanthropy courses and the grant making process, as well as an opportunity to increase public awareness about the project.  While awards ceremonies vary among institutions in size and scope, typically they provide a format for the public awarding of funds and an opportunity for community leaders, students and faculty to reflect upon the process.  Attention to media is key to both highlighting the work of the nonprofits and to generating additional investment in the project (from both inside and outside of the institution).

GrantPresentation-Southwestern-College-2010Awards ceremonies are an important opportunity for reflection on student philanthropy courses and the grant making process, as well as an opportunity to increase public awareness about the project. While awards ceremonies vary among institutions in size and scope, typically they provide a format for the public awarding of funds and an opportunity for community leaders, students, and faculty to reflect upon the process. Attention to media is key to both highlighting the work of the nonprofits and to generating additional investment in the project (from both inside and outside of the institution).

Award Letters

Rejection Letters

Sample Local Press Coverage

For a more comprehensive listing of press coverage surrounding student philanthropy, click here.

I have always had a drive to serve others and work for the common good. But I never fully realized that I could go beyond volunteerism--that my opinion and hard work could influence policy decisions. My views changed when I sat in the office of one of my legislators in Washington, DC."

-Amanda Coffin, University of Maine at Farmington, Campus Compact student leader