Awards & Recognition

The Excellence in Civic Engagement Award is a highly competitive honor available to a maximum of ten graduating seniors each semester (fall, spring, and summer). In addition to recognition, this award also comes with a certificate and a special stole to wear during graduation. Although there is a minimum number of service-learning hours required to be considered, this award is much more about the impact of a student’s service-learning experiences on their own growth, development, and career preparation, as well as their impact on specific social issues in the community. Students are strongly encouraged to review the evaluation rubric for this award prior to completing and submitting their applications.  See past recipients linked below as prime examples of the amazing work that has landed previous students this high honor.

The minimum number of hours required to apply for this award is dependent on a student’s required number of service-learning hours.  

• For students required to complete 40 service-learning hours, the minimum number of service-learning hours needed to be considered for this award is 200.  
• For students required to complete 80 service-learning hours, the minimum number of service-learning hours needed to be considered for this award is 400.

Deadline: The deadline to apply is three weeks prior to the last Tuesday of classes each semester.  All materials must be received (and all service-learning hours tracked and verified in Eagle Service Network) by that date to be considered.

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Sample Rubric

Past Recipients

Earning a bachelor’s degree is no small feat! So we take every opportunity to celebrate each step completed toward that end goal.

Soaring with Service is an event that honors students who have completed their service-learning graduation requirement and are now one step closer to earning their degree. In fact, all FGCU students who have completed their service-learning requirement are awarded a special shirt to wear proudly around campus. Soaring with Service has both virtual and in-person components that help showcase the amazing work our students have done in the community. Event attendees can also enjoy activities that enhance the service-learning experience while connecting with future opportunities to serve. This event takes place during the second month of fall and spring semesters.

View virtual components of past Soaring with Service events

Taking place each April, Community Engagement Day is an opportunity for FGCU students to showcase the amazing service-learning projects they engaged in and the impact they had over the past academic year. Because this event aims to highlight and honor the most outstanding projects each year, students must be selected to participate. Students may apply as individuals, as part of a Registered Student Organization, or as a selected group from a service-learning class. Once selected to present, students are able to compete at the event for one of the awards available each year.

 

Stay tuned for more information about presenting in Spring 2023.

See the winners from the 2021 event

Event Awards and Evaluation Rubric

 

Beginning in April 2021, Community Engagement Day became part of Eagle X.  This campus-wide event serves as a convention that showcases the exceptional experiences of FGCU student leaders across campus. Participants have the opportunity to explore a variety of informative presentations on areas such as; student research, service-learning, internships, and leadership. Through this dynamic experience, student scholars and leaders demonstrate their skills and innovation toward making a positive impact on FGCU and beyond. 
Breakouts include:

Community Engagement Day @ Eagle X

Internship Summit @ Eagle X

Leadership Showcase @ Eagle X

Research Day @ Eagle X

Note: Each breakout has its own unique application process.