.Impact Awards Scoring Rubric
Review committees evaluate nominations based on the criteria most relevant to the selected award category.
Strong nominations provide specific examples, meaningful outcomes and compelling evidence of a nominee's impact and contributions.
Evaluation Criteria
Impact
How has the nominee positively influenced students, organizations, communities, professions or society?
Leadership, Service or Mentorship
How has the nominee demonstrated leadership, service, advocacy or mentorship that benefits others?
Achievement
What accomplishments, contributions or successes distinguish the nominee?
Purdue and Student Life Connection
How has the nominee supported, engaged with or remained connected to Purdue University or Student Life?
Strength of Nomination
Does the nomination include compelling examples, meaningful outcomes and clear evidence of impact?
Award Selection Guide
Joint nominations are permitted. If Purdue graduate status is an eligibility requirement for the award, at least one partner must be a Purdue graduate.
Student Life Service Award
Best fit for community impact and service.
Eligibility: Purdue graduate
Student Life Award for Outstanding Leadership
Best fit for professional achievement and leadership.
Eligibility: Purdue graduates and individuals active in Student Life
Bob L. and Jouce Beery Miles Student Life Mentor Award
Best fit for mentorship and student development.
Eligibility: Purdue graduates and non-graduates
Student Life Young Alumni Award
Best fit for early-career achievement and leadership.
Eligibility: 35 years or younger on July 1 of the award presentation year and a Purdue graduate
Student Life Exceptional Staff
Best fit for exceptional support of students and the Student Life community.
Eligibility: Current Purdue employees working in partnership with Student Life may be considered
Award Selection Guide
The strongest nominations:
- Provide specific examples.
- Highlight meaningful impact.
- Include accomplishments and outcomes.
- Describe connections to Purdue and Student Life.
- Explain why the nominee deserves recognition.
The Student Life Service Award is for Purdue alumni who have demonstrated a commitment to their community through the development of/or significant contributions to private or public programs that improve or enhance the quality of life for individuals, families and communities.
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Professional Achievement (3.0) |
Limited commitments to a variety of service organizations pertaining to job; no volunteer award(s) received related to service. |
Multiple commitments to a variety of service organizations pertaining to job; volunteer award(s) received related to service. |
Multiple long-term commitments to a variety of service organizations pertaining to job; volunteer award(s) received related to service, leadership role in service organizations or on boards. |
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Contributions to Purdue and/or Purdue Community (1.5) |
Participated in few campus activities and organizations while attending Purdue; little to no community involvement and/or university contributions involvement since graduation. |
Participated in many campus activities and organizations while attending Purdue; some community involvement and/or university contributions involvement since graduation. |
Participated in vast amount of campus activities and organizations while attending Purdue; large community involvement and/or university contributions involvement since graduation. |
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Alumni Association and/or University Activity and Gifts (1.0) |
Rarely attends Purdue for Life and/or university events; not a regular donor. |
Sometimes attends Purdue for Life and/or university events; regular donor. |
Regularly attends Purdue for Life and/or university events; significant donor. |
Student Life Award for Outstanding Leadership
The Student Life Award for Outstanding Leadership is for Purdue alumni who have exceptional careers and shown long-term leadership within his/her chosen profession, or have shown noteworthy professional accomplishments that reflect favorably on his/her profession, Purdue University and society.
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Professional Achievement (3.0) |
Little to no career success and experience(s) with limited advancement and/or demonstration of knowledge and skills in selected field; no leadership. |
Some career success and experience(s) with advancement and/or demonstration of knowledge and skills in selected field; some leadership. |
Successful career experience(s) and reached pinnacle of knowledge and skills in selected field; holds leadership role(s) related to position. |
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Awards and Recognition in Profession (1.5) |
No awards and/or recognitions received by employer and other professional organizations related to a variety of projects, programs and service. |
A few examples of awards and/or recognitions received by employer and other professional organizations related to a variety of projects, programs and service. |
Multiple, diverse examples of awards and/or recognitions received by employer and other professional organizations related to a variety of projects, programs and service. |
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Alumni Association and/or University Activity (1.0) |
Rarely attends Purdue for Life and/or university events. |
Sometimes attends Purdue for Life and/or university events. |
Regularly attends Purdue for Life and/or university events. |
Bob L. and Joyce Beery Miles Student Life Mentor Award
The Bob L. and Joyce Beery Miles Student Life Mentor Award honors and promotes the considerable efforts and accomplishments of individuals who consistently serve as effective mentors for students in areas within the Division of Student Life at Purdue. Both Purdue alumni and non-alumni are eligible for the the Bob L. and Joyce Beery Miles Student Life Mentor Award.
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Professional Achievement (3.0) |
Limited career success and experience(s) with no leadership roles or advancement. |
Average career success and experience(s) with some leadership or advancement potential. |
Extremely successful career with vast amount of experience(s); reached pinnacle of knowledge and skills in selected field; holds leadership role(s) related to position. |
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Leadership and Mentoring Success (1.5) |
Little to no accomplishments or effective peer mentoring within Student Life areas and/or career. |
Some accomplishments and/or effective peer mentoring within Student Life areas and/or career. |
Very accomplished with effective peer mentoring within Student Life areas and/or career. |
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Student Life support and engagement level (1.0)
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Limited support for and engagement with Student Life areas through time, talent and finances. |
Average support for and engagement with Student Life areas through time, talent and finances. |
Consistent support for and engagement with Student Life areas through time, talent and finances. |
Student Life Young Alumni Award
The Student Life Young Alumni Award is for Purdue alumni 35 or younger who have shown outstanding career development either through traditional channels or innovative approaches.
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Professional Achievement (3.0) |
Limited career success and experience(s) with no leadership roles or advancement. |
Average career success and experience(s) with leadership role or advancement potential. |
Extremely successful career with vast amount of experience(s); reached pinnacle of knowledge and skills in selected field; holds leadership role(s) related to position. |
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Awards and Recognition in Profession (3.0) |
Awards and recognitions listed are limited to those provided from one entity regarding one effort but are related to professional achievements and involvement. |
A few examples of awards and recognitions received by employer and other professional organizations related to a variety of projects, programs and service. |
Multiple, diverse examples of awards and recognitions received by employer and other professional organizations related to a variety of projects, programs and service. |
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Alumni Association and/or University Activity and Gifts (1.0) |
Rarely attends Purdue for Life and/or university events; not a regular donor |
Sometimes attends Purdue for Life and/or university events; regular donor. |
Regularly attends Purdue for Life and/or university events; significant donor. |
Student Life Exceptional Staff Service Award
The Student Life Exceptional Staff Service Award is for currently employed staff members in Student Life for their exceptional student support throughout the year. Nominations can come from students, faculty, staff or friends. A student committee will review the applications and select the winner of this award. Award nominations should address how the nominee has made significant contributions to the Student Life community with a focus on helping Boilermakers flourish.
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Contributions to Purdue Student Life Community (3.0) |
Limited contributions make little impact on helping Boilermakers flourish. |
Multiple contributions make a large impact on helping Boilermakers flourish. |
Multiple contributions make a substantial impact on helping Boilermakers flourish. |
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Supports students within Student Life (1.5) |
Rarely supports Purdue students. |
Sometimes supports Purdue students. |
Regularly supports Purdue students. |
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Respected for Professionalism within Student Life (1.0) |
Lack of professionalism. |
Professionalism consistently exhibited. |
Professionalism at its best. |