• Crystal Crest

Award Categories

• Talent of the Year

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Description:

Awarded to the student whose talent has been refined to a high degree of skill and proficiency and, through energetic application of these abilities, has demonstrated preeminence in a specific area of accomplishment (i.e. forensics, visual arts, performing arts, letter, etc.)

Criteria:

• Individual's talent (30%)
  • Written responses to questions
• Involvement in activities and recognition in area of talent. (i.e. plays, Metaphor, Signpost) (30%)
• Other extra-curricular activities at Weber State (clubs, student activities) (15%)
• Community involvement (church, family, work, etc.) (10%)
• Academic accomplishments (15%)

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• Personality of the Year

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Description:

Awarded to the student whose unique personal style and contributions have enriched campus life and substantively impacted the university and/or the surrounding community.

Criteria:

• Uniqueness of Personality -- Written responses to questions (40%)
• Membership in organizations, awards received, other interesting facts (20%)
• Contribution to Weber State (25%)
• Community Involvement (15%)

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• Man of the Year

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Description:

Awarded to the male student who has demonstrated excellence in leadership, scholarship and personal integrity and who has unselfishly applied these talents to benefit campus and community.

Criteria:

• Individual contributions, involvement and support given to Weber State University (30%)
• Leadership Qualities (20%)
  • Extra-curricular Involvement (clubs, etc.)
  • Honors and awards received
• Scholarship (15%)
  • G.P.A.
  • Other Achievements (talents, etc.)
• Personal Integrity and Character -- Written responses to questions (20%)
• Community Involvement (15%)

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• Woman of the Year

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Description:

Awarded to the female student who has demonstrated excellence in leadership, scholarship and personal integrity and who has unselfishly applied these talents to benefit campus and community.

Criteria:

• Individual contributions, involvement and support given to Weber State University (30%)
• Leadership Qualities (20%)
  • Extra-curricular Involvement (clubs, etc.)
  • Honors and awards received
• Scholarship (15%)
  • G.P.A.
  • Other Achievements (talents, etc.)
• Personal Integrity and Character -- Written responses to questions (20%)
• Community Involvement (15%)

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• Wildcat Achievement

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Description:

Awarded to the individual who through dedication and disciplined application, has exercised talents and abilities in an extra-ordinary manner, overcoming significant obstacles to achieve excellence in academics, extracurricular or community pursuits.

Criteria:

• Personal Achievement (significant challenges overcome) (55%)
  • Talents and abilities
  • Written responses to questions
• Academic Activities and Participation (15%)
  • Awards and honors
  • G.P.A.
  • Scholarship
• Individual contribution to Weber State University (20%)
  • Membership in campus organizations and committees
  • Support to Weber State University
  • Miscellaneous activities
• Community Service/Activities (10%)

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• Volunteer Service

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Description:

Awarded to a junior or senior who has demonstrated a high level of commitment to campus and community service. (Paid employment or work completed to earn university credits does not qualify).

Criteria:

• History of community service (50%)
• History of campus service and involvement (40%)
• Written responses to questions (10%)
• Student must be a Junior or Senior

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• Master Teacher

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Description:

Awarded to the faculty member who has demonstrated scholarly excellence, dynamic teaching style, availability to students and high quality interaction with students, and who has enhanced the learning environment at WSU in the past year.

Criteria:

• Additional service towards students outside of the classroom (30%)
• Professional Activities (20%)
• Teaching Skills (30%)
• Service to Community, etc.(20%)

The selection committee must visit the classroom of all five finalists.

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• Registered Organization

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Description:

Awarded to a registered student organization focused on social and special interest programs and/or activities which have significantly influenced the positive growth of its individual members, enhanced the campus and provided contributions to the community in such a way as to represent the best WSU students have to offer.

Criteria:

• Group contribution to Weber State University (40%)
  • Activities
  • Service
  • Impact
• Group contribution to the community (10%)
• Positive personal growth of individual members (20%)
• Awards and Honors received during the past year (15%)
• Mission Statement and Goals for the past year (10%)
• Must currently be in good standing and participating in Association of Registered Organizations (5%)

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• Friend of the Students

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Description:

Awarded to the non-faculty university staff member who not only exemplifies outstanding professional qualities, but who has demonstrated an ability and willingness to go beyond conventional expectations in an effort to enhance the quality of WSU student life.

Criteria:

• Participation in campus activities and committees (i.e. homecoming, etc.) (25%)
• Involvement with students (committees, one-to-one consultation) (40%)
• Activities above and beyond job description (20%)
• Professional qualifications (15%)

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• Scholar of the Year

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Description:

Awarded to the senior, who in addition to maintaining high scholastic standards, has exhibited mastery of curriculum and demonstrated ability to utilize this knowledge in meaningful academic pursuits both inside and outside the traditional classroom. Person must have a 3.8 or higher G.P.A.

Criteria:

• Academic Achievement (60%)
  • Awards and recognition
  • G.P.A.
• Future goals: based on life philosophy and how they accomplished those goals (15%)
• Involvement in extra-curricular activities (15%)
  • Contributions to Weber State (i.e. honor societies, student government, clubs, etc).
• Extra-curricular activities outside of school community, church (10%)
• Student must be a Senior

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Selections will be based upon written applications and personal interviews of five finalists.

Crystal Crest Awards 2013

The Crystal Crest Awards were born out of a desire to honor members of the Weber State Community who have distinguished themselves. Crystal Crest was created by university students, faculty, administration and staff to recognize and celebrate outstanding individuals and organizations in the areas of scholarship, talent, leadership, achievement and instruction.

Show a professor, staff member or fellow student how much you appreciate them with a Crystal Crest nomination!

WSU Crystal Crest
Ogden, Utah 84408
801-626-6349

CrystalCrest@weber.edu