Students will be evaluated based on the breadth, depth, and quantitative impact of their work. Only work during time at NU will be considered.
Outstanding Award in Leadership Characteristics
- Demonstrated Leadership Impact:
- Judges will assess the extent to which the candidate has demonstrated leadership impact within and beyond the academic community. This criterion focuses on tangible examples of the student’s leadership initiatives, the scope of influence, and the positive changes achieved through their leadership.
- Innovative Approaches:
- Evaluation will focus on the nominee’s use of innovative and creative approaches in their leadership role, demonstrating an ability to think strategically and foster positive change. Examples of how the nominee has introduced novel ideas or solutions to challenges within the academic context.
- Strategic Thinking:
- Judges will assess nominee’s strategic thinking abilities in addressing challenges or pursuing opportunities within their leadership role. This includes examples of how the nominee has demonstrated forward-thinking, planning, and adaptability in their leadership activities.
- Inclusivity and Positive Environment Contribution:
- Judges will evaluate the candidate’s contributions to fostering inclusivity and creating a positive environment. This includes actions or initiatives that demonstrate the student’s commitment to creating an inclusive academic and social atmosphere and their ability to inspire a sense of belonging among peers.
- Capacity to Inspire and Motivate Others:
- Evaluation will focus on the candidate’s capacity to inspire and motivate others. Judges will look for instances where the student has positively influenced their peers, colleagues, or community members, showcasing leadership qualities that inspire collective action and engagement.
Outstanding Award in Teaching Characteristics
- Effective Communication of Complex Concepts:
- Judges will assess the candidate’s ability to communicate complex concepts effectively. This criterion focuses on the clarity, coherence, and accessibility of the candidate’s teaching methods, ensuring that intricate subject matter is conveyed comprehensibly to students.
- Fostering an Engaging and Inclusive Learning Environment:
- Evaluation will consider the candidate’s efforts to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment. This criterion emphasizes the use of innovative teaching strategies, interactive methods, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion within the classroom.
- Positive Impact on Academic Success:
- Judges will evaluate the candidate’s direct impact on the academic success of others. This criterion assesses the tangible outcomes of the candidate’s teaching or teaching assistantship, including improvements in student performance, understanding, and overall academic achievements.
- Contributions to Educational Enhancement:
- This criterion focuses on the candidate’s contributions to enhancing the overall educational experience within their academic community. Judges will consider the candidate’s involvement in initiatives, workshops, or projects that have positively influenced the educational landscape beyond individual classrooms.
- Exemplary Teaching Assistantship:
- Judges will assess the candidate’s performance as a teaching assistant, emphasizing their role in supporting learning and academic success. This criterion considers the effectiveness of the candidate’s teaching assistance, mentorship, and guidance provided to students.
Outstanding Award in Community Impact Characteristics
- Scope and Depth of Impact:
- Judges will assess the extent to which the nominee’s contributions have positively impacted the Northeastern community and beyond. Evaluation of the scale and depth of the nominee’s initiatives, projects, or activities in creating positive change.
- Innovative Solutions and Approaches:
- Judges will evaluate nominee’s use of innovative and creative solutions in addressing community challenges. This criterion seeks examples demonstrating how the nominee introduced novel ideas or approaches to make a meaningful difference in the community.
- Sustainability and Long-Term Impact:
- Judges will assess the sustainability of the nominee’s contributions and their potential for long-term positive impact. Evidence of how the nominee’s efforts contribute to lasting change and improvement within the community.
- Collaboration and Engagement:
- This is evaluation of the nominee’s ability to collaborate with diverse groups and stakeholders within the community. Evidence of meaningful engagement with community members, organizations, or institutions to achieve collective goals.
- Demonstration of Social Responsibility:
- Judges will evaluate nominee’s commitment to social responsibility and ethical practices in their community impact initiatives. Examples illustrating how the nominee’s contributions align with principles of social responsibility, ethics, and positive societal impact.
Outstanding Award in Practicum or Clinical Performance Characteristics
- Excellence in Clinical Performance:
- Judges will evaluate overall skills linked to the candidate’s exceptional performance in a clinical/practicum setting. This criterion assesses whether a candidate can apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios and demonstrates mastery of skills relevant to their field.
- Innovative Approaches and Contributions:
- Judges will assess how the candidate employs innovative approaches to challenges and introduces novel practices for improved outcomes.
- Professionalism and Ethical Practices:
- Judges will evaluate the candidate’s commitment to ethical standards and practices in decision-making while maintaining a high degree of professionalism.
- Impact and Continuous Professional Development:
- Judges will assess the candidate’s overall impact on patient/client outcomes and service quality. Achievements and contributions to the advancement of clinical and practicum practices will be thoroughly evaluated.