Inclusive Excellence Award

Award 

• Framed Certificate 
• Engraved plaque to be displayed on campus honoring winners 

Eligibility 

• Nominee must be enrolled at Penn State Mont Alto during the semester of nomination 
• Nominee must be enrolled in a Penn State Mont Alto degree 
• Nominee can be a full-time or part-time student 
• Must be in good academic standing 

Criteria for Judging 

• Demonstrates engagement in academic, organizational, and/or community work that exemplifies commitment to inclusion and belonging.
• Actively contributes to Penn State Mont Alto and community life in ways that fuel positive changes on campus and/or in the surrounding community. 
• Cultivates meaningful relationships with people across the university that support the work of increasing connectivity on campus. 
• Committed to building and maintaining an inclusive campus where all members of the community can thrive. 

Procedure 

• Nominations accepted from any Mont Alto student, faculty, or staff member.  Self-nominations are also accepted. 
• Nomination must include student’s qualifications for the award as they relate to the “Criteria for Judging”. 
• Completion of the nomination form by the nominator (online nomination form located at bottom of page). 

Selection Committee 

• Director of Student Affairs 
• Student Affairs Representative 
• Faculty Member 
• Student Government Association Representative 

Nomination Deadline 

Nomination deadline for the 2025-2026 award season is March 27, 2026

Past Recipients