FCSSGA Awards
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Bob Graham Distinguished Service AwardBob Graham was the 38th Governor and U.S. Senator from Florida. The Bob Graham award is given each year to one student, one faculty/staff member, one community supporter, and one SGA/SAB/CAB advisor. Please note that with the exception of the advisor and alumni categories, these recipients do not need to be involved in student government or FCSSGA.
Deadline: March 8, 2019 |
Vee Severs-Choate Advisors’ AwardThe Vee Severs-Choate Advisors’ Award was initiated in 2002 in honor of the life and service of Vivian “Vee” Severs-Choate, who died unexpectedly in an automobile accident in December of 2001. Vee was the Student Activities Coordinator at St. Petersburg Junior College-Clearwater Campus from 1986 to1998 and served as the State Advisor for FCSSGA from 1993 to 1998. She was inducted into the FCCAA Hall of Fame in October 2001. Vee stepped into the role of FCSSGA State Advisor at a time when the organization was in need of reorganization and advancement. As State Advisor, Vee spearheaded the change from two State Conferences per year to one and implemented the Fall District Leadership Retreats; formalized the FCSSGA Advisors’ Association, providing assistance to old and new advisors alike; initiated the annual Summer Advisors’ Workshop for professional development; and worked diligently to promote the service and positive impact SGA advisors have on the lives of the students they work with. Through her efforts, Vee earned the respect of not only her activities and leadership development colleagues but also of college presidents and top-level student affairs administrators statewide. Her service to FCSSGA and impact on the organization is immeasurable.
In the spirit of Vee’s efforts to promote the dedicated service of SGA advisors, the Vee Severs-Choate Advisors’ Award is for advisors, from advisors. It will be given each year to an SGA advisor who has provided distinguished service to his or her colleagues in the FCSSGA Advisors’ Association and in the role of advisor and mentor to student leaders in the community college system. Like the person whose name graces the award, the deserving candidate should exemplify perseverance, character, and hope. Deadline: March 8, 2019 |
Region Awards
1) Advisor Award- The Advisor of the Year award is given to one advisor who has provided distinguished service to their Campus Student Government. The award will be given to a nominee who has provided support, teamwork, opportunities, and leadership to their students.
2) Leadership Award- Awarded to a student who has proven to be a successful leader in our Region and on their campus.
3) Rookie Award- Awarded to a new student who has recently joined FCSSGA and your Region and hit the ground running with participation in FCSSGA and Region activities.
Deadline: March 8, 2019
State Awards
1) President’s Award- The President of the Year award is given to one president who has provided distinguished service to their Campus Student Government. The award will be given to a nominee who has provided support, teamwork, opportunities, and leadership to their fellow students.
2) Community Service Award- Awarded to a campus that has the highest number of hours in Community Service.
Deadline: March 8, 2019
1) President’s Award- The President of the Year award is given to one president who has provided distinguished service to their Campus Student Government. The award will be given to a nominee who has provided support, teamwork, opportunities, and leadership to their fellow students.
2) Community Service Award- Awarded to a campus that has the highest number of hours in Community Service.
Deadline: March 8, 2019
Scrapbook Competition | Past Awards
2019-2020 Students of the Month
- September: Daphne Bolivar, Pasco-Hernando State College
- October: Maylin Rodriguez, Daytona State College
- November: Hunter Karius, Pasco-Hernando State College
- December: Paul Douillon, Miami Dade College - Homestead Campus
- December: Harvey Toro, St. Petersburg College
2018-2019 Students of the Month
- Sept: Shane Salyer, Pasco-Hernando State College
- Oct: Melina Sena-Mendez, Palm Beach State College - Lake Worth Campus
- Nov: Kaitlyn MacLean, Pasco-Hernando State College - Spring Hill Campus
- Dec: Domonique Grier, Miami Dade College - Homestead Campus
2017-2018 Students of the Month
- May #2: Heather Paul, Florida Gateway College
- May: Jonathan "Jon Jon" McCurnin, Pasco-Hernando State College - East Campus
- April #2: Camilla Sposito, Miami Dade College, West Campus
- April: Kaylin MacDonald, Hillsborough Community College - Dale Mabry Campus
- March: Stella Belony, St. Johns River State College - St. Augustine Campus
- Feb: Amy Abuqawod, Palm Beach State College
- Jan: Amanda Shoopman, Miami Dade College - Homestead Campus
- Dec: Yisbell Alvaro, Miami Dade College - North Campus
- Nov: Gina Vallarella, Palm Beach State College
- Oct: Andres Perez, Miami Dade College - Wolfson Campus
- Sept: Jonathan McKeen-Chaff, Pasco-Hernando State College
2016-2017 Students of the Month
- April: Melinda Weeratunga, Hillsborough Community College
- March: Kathereen "Marie" Sanders, Gulf Coast State College
- Feb: Manuel “Manny” Rubio, Indian River State College
- Jan: Valentina Ayala, Broward College, North Campus
- Dec: Krystal Lanier, Miami Dade College, North Campus
- Nov: Astelyn Saint-Juste, Palm Beach State College
- Oct: Edd Lentz Philistin, Broward College
- Sept: Jessica Valdes, Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus