These annual awards, also known as “The Rockys,” recognize undergraduate students who—through service to others, investment of talent and time, and pursuit of excellence—have significantly and positively impacted the University of Rochester or surrounding community.
Nominations Open!
Nominations for the 2023-2024 Student Life Awards are open! Review the awards listed below and submit your nominations by noon EST on February 5th.
Congratulations to all of the 2022-2023 Winners!
The awards are divided into two categories: Individual Leadership Awards and the Student Organization and Programming Awards. Approximately 230 students and student groups are nominated each year. Click below for award descriptions and previous award winners!
Make a GiftIndividual Leadership Awards
- Andrew Fried Prize
- Award for First-year Leadership
- Delno Sission Prize
- Eli and Mildred Sokol Prize
- Award for Campus Contributions
- Seth H. and Harriet S. Terry Prize
- Percy Dutton Prize
- Transfer Student Award
- Simeon Cheatham Award
- Rob Rouzer Award for Excellence in Student Government Leadership
- Award for Athletic Leadership
- Presidential Award for Community Service
- Award for Outstanding Fraternity and Sorority Leadership
- Logan R. Hazen Award for Outstanding Contribution to Residential Life
- Michael Lowenstein Memorial Award
- The University Meliora Values Award
- Linda Muise Award for Outstanding Contribution to Student Life
- Gwen M. Greene First Generation Senior Award