Eagle Awards

Every year, Student Activities hosts a collection of awards that recognize outstanding student organizations and individual leadership. At the event, we announce several excellent awards recognizing some of UNT’s exceptional students, organizations, and advisors. All award recipients are honored at the annual Eagle Awards banquet. NOTE: The 2017 banquet will be announced shortly!

Awards

Golden Eagle Award

The Golden Eagle Award is the most prestigious award that UNT bestows on a student leader. Any student who has been a leader in campus life, student organizations, athletics, research, activism, mentorship, etc. and has had a positive and meaningful impact on the UNT community is encouraged to apply for the inaugural class of the Golden Eagle. The recipients are those who show a tremendous commitment to co-curricular activities and enhancing campus life at UNT by engaging in considerable service and displaying great leadership, all while achieving excellence in the classroom. 

Symbolism for the Award

For centuries, golden eagles have been revered in a number of cultures around the world. They have a flying ability that surpasses all other eagles, symbolizing the highest-regarded leadership ability among student-leaders. They fly with purpose and soar higher and faster than other animal species, symbolizing their drive and far-reaching influence and impact. While many eagles are known for their strong voices, golden eagles have a tendency to be soft-spoken, symbolizing the ability to lead by actions more than words. Finally, the golden eagle has a long life-span, symbolizing the ability to leave a lasting legacy.

Eligibility for Awards

All student leaders affiliated with registered student organizations are eligible and encouraged to apply. Only current faculty, staff, and students are eligible to be nominated for all awards. 

Eligibility for GOLDEN EAGLE does not pertain to student organization involvement; all student leaders are eligible and encouraged to apply. 

*Please note that there will be no self-nomination for individual awards; you may only be nominated by someone else. NOTE ON GOLDEN EAGLE: You may self-nominate for the Golden Eagle Award. 

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding eligibility or selection considerations, contact Student Activities at student.activities@unt.edu  or (940) 565.3807.