Advisory Board Awards
Now accepting nominations for the 2021 Advisory Board Awards
Congratulations 2020 SBS ADvisory Board Award honorees.
Read more about this year's award recipients and view the virtual awards presentation.
SBS Student Leader Award
PurposeThe Student Leader Award will be presented to a College of Social and Behavioral Sciences student who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership while being a student at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The Award aims to recognize those individuals who have made a significant difference by their service to the university and/or to the college, while being a strong student in the classroom. In addition to recognition, the chosen Student Leader will receive a $1,000 monetary award, donated by SBS Advisory Board members and the College.
Eligibility
In selecting an award recipient, consideration will be given to all nominees who at the time of their nomination are enrolled in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
SBS Distinguished Alumni Award
PurposeThe College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Advisory Board Distinguished Alumni Award will be presented to an alumnus who has demonstrated extraordinary achievement. The achievement should be demonstrated not only in the realm of their careers but also in humanitarian and in community service endeavors. The Award will recognize those individuals who have made a significant difference in their careers and in service to their communities
Eligibility
In selecting an award recipient, consideration will be given to nominees who graduated from a department in the college. Current members of the Advisory Board may not be considered for the award.
SBS Distinguished Professor Award
PurposeThe Distinguished Professor Award will be presented to a College of Social and Behavioral Sciences professor who has demonstrated extraordinary devotion to teaching and learning at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The Award aims to recognize those individuals who have made a significant difference as teaching scholars in the education and the lives of our students.
Eligibility
In selecting an award recipient, all current and retired College of Social and Behavioral Sciences faculty members will be given consideration.
Past Award Winners