Student Life Awards

Congratulations to the recipients of this year’s University Student Life Awards!

These annual awards recognize College 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.

The awards, also known as “the Rockys,” are divided into two categories: Individual Leadership Awards and the Student Organization and Programming Awards. This year, approximately 230 students and student groups were nominated.

Although this year’s ceremony has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of the students honored remains strong. Says Matthew Burns, the College’s dean of students:

“The Rockys represent the tremendous effort, talent, and commitment our students have to our University and its community. It’s with an enormous sense of sadness and disappointment that we cannot have the gala event in person this year. However, whether our winners are just down the street practicing social distancing or halfway around the world has no bearing on their impact upon the University, their worthiness in receiving the award, or our pride in their many accomplishments. It is as high an honor as ever to reach out to our remarkable Rockys recipients, thank them for all their hard work, and hope that this message finds them safe and well.”

For more information about each award, visit the Center for Community Engagement’s Student Life Awards page.