Student Life
About the Presidential Awards

What are the Presidential Awards?
Each year, a select group of graduates receive Presidential Awards. These awards are given to outstanding seniors and graduate students who have embodied the principles of the Holy Cross tradition and the mission of the university and have demonstrated excellence in:

• Leadership
• Academic performance
• Service to the university and other communities

Because Presidential Awards are intended to recognize student members of our community, employees who also attend St. Edward’s and receive tuition remission are not eligible.

What do Presidential Awards recipients receive?
Presidential Awards recipients receive:

• A glass-encased award containing a certificate signed by President
  George E. Martin
• Individual acknowledgement on Honor’s Night by President Martin, including comments on the recipient’s accomplishments

In addition, photos and descriptions of each recipient’s accomplishments hang in the Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center and appear on the Student Life web pages for one year. Names are then added to the online listing of past recipients.

What qualifications are required of applicants?
Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to be considered for the awards:

• Must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
• Must have completed at least four semesters at St. Edward’s University pursuing most recent degree.
• New College graduates must have completed at least 30 credit hours at
  St. Edward’s.
• Must be a graduating senior or graduate student of the class of 2007–2008
  (e.g. August and December 2007 or May 2008).
• Must demonstrate a track-record of participation in the life of the university.