Golden Eagle Awards
The Golden Eagle Awards celebrate excellence by recognizing the top student organizations at CalStateLA. These awards honor outstanding achievements, leadership, and contributions that enhance campus life and foster community engagement. Join us in applauding the remarkable efforts of student groups driving innovation, inclusivity, and positive change!
Applications open on January 1st and close on March 28th.
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Golden Eagle Awards:
Description: This award recognizes an organization that exemplifies the following:
Outstanding commitment to its mission
Exceptional leadership and innovation
Fosters a sense of community
Significantly contributes to the campus experience
Eligibility:
The student organization must be recognized by CSI in the 2024-2025 academic year
Award:
Acrylic/Glass trophy
Org name on 'Student Organization of the Year' plaque in CSI office
$500 toward student organization banking account
Description: This award recognizes an exceptional advisor who has demonstrated unwavering support, guidance, and commitment to their members. This individual exemplifies the following:
Fosters a positive environment for students to learn and grow
Committed to the organization’s mission and its members
Embodies the spirit of collaboration and excellence
Eligibility:
The student organization must be recognized by CSI in the 2024-2025 academic year
The advisor must be listed as the organization’s advisor on Presence
Advisors may not nominate themselves for this award
Award:
Acrylic/Glass trophy
Advisor name on 'Student Organization of the Year' plaque in CSI office
Description: This award recognizes an organization that exemplifies outstanding commitment to community service. This award recognizes a group that has:
Made significant contributions to local initiatives, community service, or philanthropy programs (on or off campus)
Demonstrated leadership and collaboration
Created positive change and inspired others to engage in service, embodying the spirit of civic responsibility and social awareness
Eligibility:
The student organization must be recognized by CSI in the 2024-2025 academic year
Award:
Acrylic/Glass trophy
Description: This award recognizes an organization established within the last 2 academic years (no earlier than Fall 2022) that has demonstrated the following:
Committed to the organization’s mission and its members
Quickly becoming a vital part of the university community
Addressed or met a need on campus
Demonstrates sustainable and successful leadership practices
Eligibility:
The student organization must be recognized by CSI in the 2024-2025 academic year
The organization must have been newly established no earlier than Fall 2022
Award:
Acrylic/Glass trophy
$250 toward student organization banking account
Description: This award recognizes an organization that has demonstrated the following:
Exceptional dedication to promoting social justice, equity, and inclusivity within the campus community and beyond
Initiated, led, or participated in community efforts to advance social justice (through programs, education, advocacy)
Eligibility:
The student organization must be recognized by CSI in the 2024-2025 academic year
Award:
Acrylic/Glass trophy
Description: This award recognizes an organization that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to enriching the college experience through innovative and impactful programming. This award honors a program that has effectively:
Enhanced student engagement and made a positive contribution to the university
Promoted personal and professional development
Exemplify creativity and inclusivity
Was successful in attendance/participation
Eligibility:
The student organization must be recognized by CSI in the 2024-2025 academic year
The program must have occurred in the 2024-2025 academic year
Programs may be single/one-time events or a series of events
Award:
Acrylic/Glass trophy
Description: This award recognizes outstanding teamwork and partnership between organizations that have come together to create a meaningful event. This award honors a program that:
Enhanced student engagement and made a positive contribution to the university
Demonstrated careful planning and collaboration
Was successful in attendance/participation
Eligibility:
The student organization must be recognized by CSI in the 2024-2025 academic year
The program must have occurred in the 2024-2025 academic year
Programs may be single/one-time events or a series of events
The program must be a collaboration between 2 or more organizations
Award:
Acrylic/Glass trophy
Framed certificate per organization
Description: This award recognizes exceptional student officers who demonstrate exemplary leadership, dedication, and commitment to their organization and the broader campus community. This award celebrates individuals who have:
Advanced the mission of their student organization
Challenged and encouraged their members to engage in their organization, on campus, and the community
Pursued growth and development opportunities for themselves and other members
Demonstrated leadership qualities (conflict management, leadership transitions, time management, event management, planning, etc)
Has made a lasting impact within their organization and across campus and beyond
Eligibility:
The student organization must be recognized by CSI in the 2024-2025 academic year
The student leader must be an active member listed on the organization’s roster on Presence
Student leaders may not nominate themselves
Award:
Acrylic/Glass trophy
Description: This award recognizes an organization that has demonstrated outstanding creativity and innovation in marketing their program or organization. The recipient has effectively achieved the following:
Promoted their organization or programs to attract new members
Engaged their target audience through a combination of strategic planning, creative content, and impactful campaigns
Leveraged diverse platforms, including social media, on-campus events, and community outreach to successfully increase visibility, participation, and overall brand awareness
Eligibility:
The student organization must be recognized by CSI in the 2024-2025 academic year
Nominees may submit flyers, campaigns, videos, images, or other materials to demonstrate the success in marketing
Award:
Acrylic/Glass trophy
Description: This award recognizes an individual(s) who has gone above and beyond in their commitment to fraternity and sorority life. The Greek Member of the Year is someone who exemplifies the following:
Represents the core values of their organization and CSULA
Displays exceptional leadership
Demonstrates impactful community service and philanthropy
Strong academic achievement
Dedicates and fosters a positive and inclusive Greek community
Serves as a role model and inspires others to lead with integrity and purpose
Has made a lasting impact within their chapter and across campus and beyond
Eligibility:
The student organization must be recognized by CSI in the 2024-2025 academic year
The student leader must be an active member listed on the organization’s roster on Presence
Student leaders may not nominate themselves
Award:
Acrylic/Glass trophy
Description: This award recognizes a Greek chapter that has exemplified outstanding achievement in all aspects of fraternity and sorority life. The recognized chapter has demonstrated:
Excellence in leadership and academic success
Dedication to community service and philanthropy
Positive brotherhood/sisterhood events and programming
Upholds the values of Fraternity and Sorority Life and CSULA
Fosters a strong, inclusive, and supportive environment both within and outside the FSL community
Lasting positive impact on both its members and the broader community
Eligibility:
The student organization must be recognized by CSI in the 2024-2025 academic year
Award:
Acrylic/Glass trophy
$250 toward student organization bank account
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