President's Service Awards

The President's Service Awards are one of the most prestigious honors at Portland State University. Up to 24 students are recognized each year for their service to the University and the larger community with receipt of this Award. The President's Award for Outstanding Community Engagement is an honor conferred annually to a maximum of 12 students who have engaged in an ongoing community service effort off campus and the President's Award for Outstanding University Service is an honor conferred annually to a maximum of 12 students who have engaged in an effort to enhance the student experience at PSU.

Criteria considered in selection include:
GPA of 2.5 or higher
Junior, Senior, Post-baccalaureate or Graduate class standing
Letter of endorsement

Degree to which the following is demonstrated:

Outstanding Community Engagement Award

Community Engagement Application

• ongoing/pattern of service
• depth of engagement
• connection between service and academic goals
• engagement above and beyond course requirements
• ability to articulate personal development/learning
  

Outstanding University Service Award

University Service Application

• ability to involve others in the initiative or service
• demonstrated initiative and leadership
• connection between service and career or academic goals
• engagement above and beyond minimum employment expectations
• ability to articulate personal development/learning
  

The President's Award recipients receive a $100 honorarium, are acknowledged at a luncheon at the end of spring term, and are profiled in a display case on the second floor of Smith Memorial Student Union for one entire year. The General Student Affairs Committee of the Faculty Senate selects recipients of President's Awards.

President's Service Award Recipients

2007
2006