Each year, the Graduate & Professional Student Association recognizes a variety of individuals from across disciplines and classification at the University for their Contributions to the development and continuing growth of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Deadline for nominations is December 7, 2009. Please submit completed nomination packet to the GPSA, Lied Library room 3251.
Brief descriptions of the awards are listed below. All awards require a coversheet/checklist attached to the applicants packet. Select the hyperlinks below to get a full description and nomination procedure for each award.
GPSA Outstanding Mentor Award
The purpose of the GPSA Outstanding Mentor Award is to acknowledge UNLV faculty or mentors from the community who have demonstrated continued success in preparing graduate and professional students for academia. Each academic year, the GPSA recognizes up to three faculty or community members providing outstanding research/teaching mentorship.
GPSA Service Award ($300.00 Monetary Award)
The purpose of the GPSA Service Award is to acknowledge up to three graduate and professional students each academic year who have displayed outstanding performance through their dedication and service to the UNLV and Las Vegas community.
GPSA Merit Award ($300 Monetary Award)
The purpose of the GPSA Merit Award is to acknowledge up to three graduate and professional students each academic year who have proven themselves to be outstanding scholars in their field.
GPSA Distinguished Contribution Award
The purpose of the GPSA Distinguished Contribution Award is to acknowledge up to 3 awards for service to graduate and professional students each academic year from the following categories: UNLV Administration, Faculty, and Staff. This award was enacted to bestow formal recognition upon devoted supporters of graduate and professional students who have made contributions that better the life of graduate and professional students.
