The Student Involvement and Leadership Awards
Student Involvement and Leadership annually honors the outstanding leadership & student organization conducted across Coastal Carolina University at the Student Involvement & Leadership Awards (SILA). Each spring Student Engagement awards over two dozen awards in partnership with the Student Government Association, Livewell, University Housing, and other campus partners.
SILA Ceremony
- April 23, 2024
- Allen Ballroom from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
- There will be an award ceremony & reception, RSVPs will be sent out in March.
The Awards
We have updated the awards being given out at the SILAs to represent a wider audience of student organizations.
You can review the full list of awards & their descriptions here.
There are three different categories to get awards in:
- Student Organization Group Awards: The awards below are for all registered student organizations with the Office of Student Organizations & Leadership. FSL Organizations should not apply for these awards.
- Student Organization Individual/Leader Awards: The awards below are for all registered student organization leaders with the Office of Student Organizations & Leadership or individual leaders within the CCU community. FSL Organizations should not apply for these awards.
- Fraternity & Sorority Awards: The awards below are for all registered social Fraternities & Sororities that are within the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life.
The Timeline
The SILA Process
Nominations:
- Every CCU member is encouraged to participate in acknowledging our commendable students. The nomination process is quick and can be done in a matter of seconds. Upon submitting a nomination, you will receive confirmation, and the recommended student will be notified through an email, urging them to apply. Students who receive nominations are much more inclined to apply. A little encouragement can go a long way!
- Nomination Form: https://forms.gle/jBbdwHYSNXKGEd9a6
- Nominations Open: January 23rd, 2024
- Nominations Close: Feb. 28th,2024
Applications:
- Following the initial nomination phase, Chanticleers campus-wide are urged to submit applications for acknowledgment. With 20 leadership awards available, there are chances to be recognized for a diverse range of achievements and contributions such as DEI, Sustainability, Community Service & more. We recommend students to apply for multiple opportunities with a single application, making the process convenient. The application deadline is approaching on March 17th, 2024. You do not need a nomination to apply.
- Application Form: Application here
- Applications Open: Feb 1st.
- Applications Close: March 17th
Selections:
- After the completion of the application process, committees will convene to assess applicants and choose the well-deserving winners. These committees consist of faculty and staff members from various departments within the university. The review and selection of applications are scheduled for March 2024.
- Interested in Reviewing SILA awards? If you're interested in participating on a committee, please complete this form and specify your interest in a SILA committee in the subject line.
- Reviewing SILA awards would probably take about 5 hours of your time during March & into April.
- Reviewing Begins: Monday, March 18th
Questions:
If you have any questions on the SILAs or the process, please email Caitlin Harrington, Assistant Director of Student Organizations & Leadership at charringt@coastal.edu .