Student Sustainability Leadership Award

 

Are you a student who is dedicated to making a positive impact in your community and on the environment? 
 
Are you a CSULB employee or community member who has observed a student’s leadership in these areas and believes they deserve recognition? 
 
Nominate yourself or someone else for the President’s Commission on Sustainability’s prestigious Student Sustainability Leadership Award! 

Current CSULB undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to receive the award. Self-nominations or nominations by a faculty, staff, fellow student, or community member on behalf of a student nominee are welcome.  

Eligible students are those who have been actively involved during their time as CSULB students in any of the following: 

 

  • Research, scholarly, or creative projects related to sustainability or environmental justice topics 

  • Student organizations and clubs on campus related to sustainability or environmental justice issues 

  • Community organizations doing work in the sustainability or environmental justice space 

  • Other advocacy or educational leadership activities 

Nominations will be received via an online form. You can submit a written statement (500 words max) or a short video statement (no more than 3 minutes) describing the nominee’s leadership activities and qualities. Both formats will be considered equally by reviewers.  

 

In the submission, please share details about: 

 

  • Innovative Projects: Describe any projects or initiatives the nominee has led or participated in that promote sustainability and/or environmental justice. 

  • Impact: Highlight the measurable or observable impact the nominee’s efforts have had on your campus, community, or beyond. 

  • Leadership: Share how the nominee has inspired others to join your efforts to promote a just and sustainable future. 

  • Commitment: Reflect on how the nominee’s passion for and involvement in sustainability and/or environmental justice activities have shaped your academic, personal, or professional goals. 

Feel free to include examples of problem-solving, collaboration, or creativity that reflect the nominee’s unique contribution to the field. 

Students submitting a self-nomination will be asked to provide the name and contact information of a faculty, staff, or community member who is familiar with their leadership activities and can verify the information submitted in their self-nomination.  

All submitters will have the option to submit additional materials to support their nomination. Examples of supporting materials may include:  

  • Links to webpages that highlight nominee’s leadership efforts 

  • Links to social media accounts showing nominee engaging in leadership efforts 

  • Photos of nominee engaged in leadership activities 

  • Certificates of achievement or award for leadership efforts  

  • Correspondences/letters of recommendation 

  • A short abstract describing relevant projects or research nominee has completed or is currently involved with 

  • Media (videos, flyers, educational materials, etc.) related to relevant events or initiatives nominee has led or been involved with. 

  • Testimonial(s) from those who can attest to nominee’s leadership and involvement in sustainability and/or environmental justice efforts. 

These materials are not required but are encouraged.  

The student who is selected as the Student Sustainability Leadership Award will be announced at the Green Generation Showcase in April and will receive: 

 

  • Certificate of award 

  • Trophy  

  • Graduation sash 

  • Letter of distinction from the President’s Commission on Sustainability 

  • Feature on the Beach Sustainability website  

Still have questions? Contact sustainability@csulb.edu.