Student Luminary Awards Nomination Form

Nominations are due Monday, February 16th, 2026 at 5pm.
Note: This form cannot be saved and completed at a later time. Please have all materials ready for submission.

NOMINEE INFORMATION

Ensure nominated student has completed the waiver and sent it to studentlife@unl.edu by the nomination deadline.

LEAD NOMINATOR CONTACT INFORMATION

Criteria for the Student Luminary Awards are rooted in the Husker Student POWER framework, which highlights the core elements that shape the Husker student experience. Each criterion reflects how nominees embody Purpose, Ownership, Well-being, Engagement, and Relationships in meaningful and transformative ways. These principles guide how students lead, connect, and create a lasting impact within the University of Nebraska–Lincoln community and beyond.

Please explain your first-hand knowledge of the student’s exceptional abilities in each of the Husker Student POWER elements in the boxes below. 

Describe how the candidate embraces their “why” and intentionally uses their role or activities to support a meaningful mission or direction, while inspiring others in the Husker community.

Describe how the candidate takes responsibility for their contributions and experience, demonstrates academic excellence and integrity, initiates action, and leads with accountability.

Describe how the candidate prioritizes their whole self and supports others in achieving an optimal and dynamic state of well-being that allows every Husker to reach their full potential.

Describe how the candidate cultivates supportive and meaningful connections with others, strengthening collaboration and a sense of belonging across the Husker community.

The lead nominator should solicit one letter of recommendation, preferably from a faculty mentor or staff advisor (suggested length is 1 page).


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