Graduating Leaders of the Year Award

The Center forÌýLeadership is pleased to present the Graduating Leaders of the Year award, formerly the Student Leaders of the Year award. This programÌýhighlights the impact of leadership education at CU Â鶹ӰԺ. By recognizing outstanding students, we reward exceptional work and highlight leadership programs. The student leaderÌýchosen to introduce guest speakers will rotate between leadership programs year to year. Qualified StudentÌýLeaders of the YearÌýwill also be invited to attend a Chancellor's Reception in their honor.Ìý

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The CU Â鶹ӰԺ Graduating Leaders of the Year award recognizes those individuals participating in campus leadership programs who have demonstrated:

  • Academic excellence and curiosity
  • Extraordinary support to and innovation within campus leadership programs
  • Exceptional service to the community, either campus or Â鶹ӰԺ metro area
  • Outstanding character and personal resilience
  • Exemplary embodiment of the Colorado Creed

Nominees must be active members of a Center for Leadership AffiliateÌýProgram at CU Â鶹ӰԺ in good standing with the University and their own college or school and the individual must be nominated by their program director or professor.

ÌýÌýApplicationÌý

2025 Graduating Leaders of the Year Awardees