Nominations are now being accepted for Illinois Tech’s Student Service and Leadership Awards, honoring students who have made notable contributions to campus life.

The awards listed below will be presented at the 49th annual Clinton E. Stryker Award Reception on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Nominations for these awards must be submitted by Friday, March 6, 2026 (self-nominations will be accepted):

• Richard F. Babcock Leadership Award
• Clinton E Stryker Distinguished Service Award
• Outstanding Student Organization Advisor Award
• Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Year Award
• Outstanding First Year Involvement Award
• Outstanding Student Organization Award
• Outstanding Commitment to Service Award
• Outstanding Fraternity or Sorority Award
• Resident Advisor of the Year Award
• Collaborative Program of the Year Award
• Talon Award (Student School Spirit)
• Student Commencement Speaker Award

A description of the awards’ criteria is available on the Student Affairs website.

Nomination forms and student activities transcripts should be submitted online. The Illinois Tech community is encouraged to help us identify those deserving students who have contributed to student life at the university during the 2025-2026 academic year. Please let your nominee know that they will have to submit an activities transcript.

If you have any questions, please contact Jackie McGhee (jmcghee@illinoistech.edu).