The MVP Award is an award that recognizes a staff members significant contributions to one's RAs staff and community, as seen through a peer-to-peer eyes. The MVP award is an award voted on by fellow staff members. Each staff will have one MVP.

The recipient of this award will receive a certificate.

To be eligible for this award: 

• All current RAs are eligible for this award

• Must be in good standing regarding performance in the RA role

• Must be in good academic standing 

The Department of Housing & Residential Life recognizes the immense work it takes to be hired mid-year. We are seeking submissions of all mid-year/off-cycle hires for a section of recognition during our banquet. Please submit a photo of your mid-year hires below. 

The Department of Housing & Residential Life proudly celebrates the graduating senior Resident Assistants who have exemplified leadership, dedication, and a commitment to fostering inclusive, supportive, and vibrant living communities. Their hard work and positive impact on residents have enriched the campus experience for all. Please submit all of your graduating seniors for recognition during the banquet. 

Launched in 2023-2024, we created a Staff Yearbook where each staff has the opportunity to design a 2-page spread of pictures of their staff and engagements from out the year! Each staff member will get a printed copy of the Yearbook at the banquet. Deadlines to submit your staff PDF is on March 4, 2025. 

Requirements for PDF:

• Letter Size (8.5.x11) 

• 2 Page Spread (just like a book, page 1 will be on the left followed by page 2 on the right)

• A minimum 0.25 inch margin around entire page for printing purposes

• Minimum Content: photo of each staff member with names, building name, supervisors.

• Have fun with your design! Add any other content you think would be great to look back on!

• Click here for sample of a yearbook

The New Resident Assistant of the Year Award is awarded to a Resident Assistant who exemplifies the department’s mission, vision, and values, as demonstrated through their commitment to their role as a Resident Assistant. The New Resident Assistant of the Year Award is given to a Resident Assistant in their first year of employment who demonstrated excellent leadership skills, dedication within the Resident Assistant Position, who quickly integrated into the role of being a Resident Assistant and went above and beyond to serve their residents and fellow staff members.

This award will be awarded to 4 New Resident Assistants, one per District. You only may submit 1 submission per staff member you wish to nominate. Duplicate submissions will not be accepted.

Nominees will receive a certificate, and the 4 recipients of this award will each receive a personalized engraved plaque.

To be eligible for this award: 

• Must have been an RA for the full 2024 - 2025 Academic Year (and in your first year of the role)

• Must be in good standing regarding performance in the RA role

• Must be in good academic standing 

The Returner Resident Assistant of the Year Award is awarded to a Resident Assistant who exemplifies the department’s mission, vision, and values, as demonstrated through their commitment to their role as a Resident Assistant. The Returner Resident Assistant of the Year Award is given to a Resident Assistant who has completed more than one full year of service, who demonstrated excellent leadership skills, and dedication within the Resident Assistant position, who went above and beyond to serve their residents and community and showed significant growth as a returning staff member.

This award will be awarded to 4 Returning Resident Assistants, one per District. You only may submit 1 submission per staff member you wish to nominate. Duplicate submissions will not be accepted.

Nominees will receive a certificate, and the 4 recipients of this award will each receive a personalized engraved plaque.

To be eligible for this award: 

• Must have completed at least 2 full semesters in the RA position

• Must be in good standing regarding performance in the RA role

• Must be in good academic standing 

The Community Developer of the Year is awarded a Resident Assistant who exceeds expectations in creating a healthy community. This Resident Assistant strives to promote an inclusive environment that is socially engaging and conducive to academic excellence. This Resident Assistant has made significant effort to connect with each of their residents and fellow staff members on a personal level to help them make new connections on campus and within the community.

This award will be awarded to 4 Returning Resident Assistants, one per District. You only may submit 1 submission per staff member you wish to nominate. Duplicate submissions will not be accepted.

Nominees will receive a certificate, and the 4 recipients of the this award  will each receive a personalized engraved plaque.

To be eligible for this award: 

• All current RAs are eligible for this award

• Must be in good standing regarding performance in the RA role

• Must be in good academic standing 

The Passive  Engagement of the Year Award is an award that is given to a passive building-wide/floor engagement created by staff that exemplifies Wildcat Living Pillars. The Engagement is grounded in at least 1 Wildcat Living Pillar and is centered in student learning and engagement. Bulletin Boards are not eligible for this award.  

Nominees will receive a certificate, and the 4 recipients of this award will receive a certificate

To be eligible for this award your nomination must answer the following questions/prompts: 

• All Passive-Scale Engagements for the Academic Year 2024 -2025 are eligible for this award as long as they have occurred prior to the deadline of nominations.

• How has this staff-led engagement demonstrated the Wildcat Living Pillars and gone above and beyond to help the community engage in learning? (Specifically identify the Wildcat Living Pillars the event focused on and how)

The Bulletin Board of the Year Award is an award that is given to a passive building-wide/floor engagement created by staff that exemplifies Wildcat Living Pillars through a bulletin board. The Engagement is grounded in at least 1 Wildcat Living Pillar and is centered in student learning and engagement.

Nominees will receive a certificate, and the 4 recipients of this award will receive a certificate

To be eligible for this award your nomination must answer the following questions/prompts: 

• All Bulletin Boards for the Academic Year 2024 -2025 are eligible for this award as long as they have occurred prior to the deadline of nominations.

• How has this staff-led engagement demonstrated the Wildcat Living Pillars and gone above and beyond to help the community engage in learning? (Specifically identify the Wildcat Living Pillars the event focused on and how)

• A photo of the bulletin board is required

The Small Scale Engagement of the Year Award is an award that is given to an active floor/wing engagement created by staff that exemplifies Wildcat Living Pillars. The Engagement is grounded in at least 1 Wildcat Living Pillar and is centered in student learning and engagement.

Nominees will receive a certificate, and the 4 recipients of this award will receive a personalized engraved plaque.

To be eligible for this award your nomination must answer the following questions/prompts: 

• All Small-Scale Engagements for the Academic Year 2024 -2025 are eligible for this award as long as they have occurred prior to the deadline of nominations.

• How has this staff-led engagement demonstrated the Wildcat Living Pillars and gone above and beyond to help the community engage in learning? (Specifically identify the Wildcat Living Pillars the event focused on and how)

• Provides a digital copy of the Marketing Flyer

The Graduate Resident Assistant of the Year Award is awarded to a Graduate Resident Assistant who exemplifies the department’s mission, vision, and values, as demonstrated through their commitment to their role as a Graduate Resident Assistant. The Graduate Resident Assistant Of the Year Award is given to a Graduate Resident Assistant who has completed more than one year of service, who demonstrated excellent leadership skills and dedication within the position, gone above and beyond to serve their residents and community, and showed significant growth as a returning staff member. 

This award will be awarded to 1 Graduate Resident Assistant.

The recipients of this award will receive a personalized engraved plaque.

To be eligible for this award: 

• Must have have completed at least 1 full year as a GRA

• Must be in good standing regarding performance in the RA role

• Must be in good academic standing 

This award is given to an RA who exemplifies the Wildcat Living Pillars of Cultural Understanding, empowering students to interact and engage with people who are different from themselves across an increasingly diverse campus and global world.

This award is awarded to 1 Resident Assistant in the department. You only may submit 1 submission per staff member you wish to nominate. Duplicate submissions will not be accepted.

Nominees will receive a certificate, and the recipient of this award will receive a personalized engraved plaque.

To be eligible for this award: 

• All current RAs are eligible for this award

• Must be in good standing regarding performance in the RA role

• Must be in good academic standing 

This award is given to an RA who exemplifies the Wildcat Living Pillars of Connection, helping students explore ways to build relationships and make a positive impact on their communities.

This award is awarded to 1 Resident Assistant in the department. You only may submit 1 submission per staff member you wish to nominate. Duplicate submissions will not be accepted.

Nominees will receive a certificate, and the recipient of this award will receive a personalized engraved plaque.

To be eligible for this award: 

• All current RAs are eligible for this award

• Must be in good standing regarding performance in the RA role

• Must be in good academic standing 

This award is given to an RA who exemplifies the Wildcat Living Pillars of Responsibility, providing students with a deeper understanding of managing themselves and their impact on others.

This award is awarded to 1 Resident Assistant in the department. You only may submit 1 submission per staff member you wish to nominate. Duplicate submissions will not be accepted.

Nominees will receive a certificate, and the recipient of this award will receive a personalized engraved plaque.

To be eligible for this award: 

• All current RAs are eligible for this award

• Must be in good standing regarding performance in the RA role

• Must be in good academic standing 

This award is given to an RA who exemplifies the Wildcat Living Pillars of Personal Growth, encouraging students to explore, discover, and embrace who they are and who they want to be.

This award is awarded to 1 Resident Assistant in the department. You only may submit 1 submission per staff member you wish to nominate. Duplicate submissions will not be accepted.

Nominees will receive a certificate, and the recipient of this award will receive a personalized engraved plaque.

To be eligible for this award: 

• All current RAs are eligible for this award

• Must be in good standing regarding performance in the RA role

• Must be in good academic standing 

The Living Learning Partnership of the Year Award is an award given to a Living Learning Partnership that assist in enhancing the community for residents and their learning with the Wildcat Living Pillars. 

Nominees will receive a certificate, and the recipient of this award will receive a personalized engraved plaque. 

To be eligible for this award: 

• All Living-Learning Partnerships for Academic Year 2024 - 2025 are eligible for this award

• Must be in good standing regarding performance in the RA role

• Must be in good academic standing 

The Large Scale Engagement of the Year Award is an award that is given to an active building-wide/campus wide engagement created by staff that exemplifies Wildcat Living Pillars. The Engagement is grounded in at least 1 Wildcat Living Pillar and is centered in student learning and engagement.

Nominees will receive a certificate, and the recipient of this award will receive a personalized engraved plaque.

To be eligible for this award your nomination must answer the following questions/prompts: 

• All Large-Scale Engagements for the Academic Year 2024 -2025 are eligible for this award as long as they have occurred prior to the deadline of nominations.

• How has this staff-led engagement demonstrated the Wildcat Living Pillars and gone above and beyond to help the community engage in learning? (Specifically identify the Wildcat Living Pillars the event focused on and how)

• Provides a digital copy of the Marketing Flyer / If Sponsorship from RHA, the presentation shared with RHA

The Hall of Fame Award is award to a Resident Assistant that exemplifies the department's mission, vision, and values, as demonstrated through their commitment to their role as a Resident Assistant. The Hall of Fame Award  is awarded to those who continually demonstrate exceptional leadership, initiative, responsibility, and who have made significant contributions to the residential experience. The Hall of Fame Award recognizes the totality of a Resident Assistants experience while employed by the Department of Housing & Residential Life.

Nominees will receive a certificate, and the recipient of this award will receive a personalized engraved plaque.

To be eligible for this award: 

• Must be a RA that is leaving the position and not returning

• Must have completed at least 3.5 full semester as an RA

• Must be in good standing regarding performance in the RA role

• Must be in good academic standing 

The Small Staff of the Year is awarded to a staff that exemplifies the department's mission, vision, and values, as demonstrated through their commitment to their role as a staff, the success of the community as a whole, and anywhere in between. Staff of the Year award is awarded to the staff that continually demonstrates exceptional leadership, initiative, responsibility, teamwork, and who have made significant contributions to the residential experience of their community.

Nominees will receive a certificate, and the recipient of this award will receive a personalized engraved plaque.

To be eligible for this award your bid must answer the following questions/prompts: 

• Must be in one of the following dorms: 

  • PIMA, LKNS, STAD, COCO, BABC, or ALDEA

• A letter to the selection committee reflecting on your year and a general introduction to your bid

• Demographical Information including staff roster and building/district make-up

• Engagements from the Year (examples include Wildcat Living efforts, Bin it to Win It, Less is More, etc.)

• This Award Nomination requires a bid

The Medium Staff of the Year is awarded to a staff that exemplifies the department's mission, vision, and values, as demonstrated through their commitment to their role as a staff, the success of the community as a whole, and anywhere in between. Staff of the Year award is awarded to the staff that continually demonstrates exceptional leadership, initiative, responsibility, teamwork, and who have made significant contributions to the residential experience of their community.

Nominees will receive a certificate, and the recipient of this award will receive a personalized engraved plaque.

To be eligible for this award your bid must answer the following questions/prompts: 

• Must be in one of the following dorms:

  • MZMO, HSLN, PUEN, LCIN/SANP, AZSO, KAHU, APSC, or COYA

• A letter to the selection committee reflecting on your year and a general introduction to your bid

• Demographical Information including staff roster and building/district make-up

• Engagements from the Year (examples include Wildcat Living efforts, Bin it to Win It, Less is More, etc.)

• This Award Nomination requires a bid

The Large Staff of the Year is awarded to a staff that exemplifies the department's mission, vision, and values, as demonstrated through their commitment to their role as a staff, the success of the community as a whole, and anywhere in between. Staff of the Year award is awarded to the staff that continually demonstrates exceptional leadership, initiative, responsibility, teamwork, and who have made significant contributions to the residential experience of their community.

Nominees will receive a certificate, and the recipient of this award will receive a personalized engraved plaque.

To be eligible for this award your bid must answer the following questions/prompts: 

• Must be in one of the following Dorms: 

  • CORO, HOGG, LPAZ, VIDA, or HRNV

• A letter to the selection committee reflecting on your year and a general introduction to your bid

• Demographical Information including staff roster and building/district make-up

• Engagements from the Year (examples include Wildcat Living efforts, Bin it to Win It, Less is More, etc.)

• This Award Nomination requires a bid