STAR Awards
What are the STAR Awards?
In 1996 Missouri State University hosted the first ever Student Talent and Recognition (STAR) Awards Ceremony. Each year the STAR Awards ceremony honors outstanding student leaders and student organizations which have been nominated by various organizations, students, faculty, and staff. Since its beginning, STAR Awards has recognized over 350 students, organizations, and advisors at Missouri State.
About the awards and application process
On average, 150 applications are submitted to the Office of Student Engagement each year and nominations are taken from faculty, staff, students, and student organizations. We encourage you to make nominations for every award possible, for there are two categories: organization and individual.
No applications will be accepted via email or physically. Only those submitted utilizing the online nomination form will be accepted.
2025 STAR Awards
This occasion is best described as a business formal/cocktail event which surrounds its guests with elegant décor.
- Monday, April 22nd
- Location: PSU Ballroom
- 5:00 pm
2025 STAR Awards Nominations
- Nominations for STAR Awards are typically opened at the start of the 2025 Spring semester.
- Self-Nominations are not accepted for the Individual Category.
Individual Awards Category
- Emerging Leader (Outstanding First Year)
- Outstanding Sophomore
- Outstanding Junior
- Outstanding Senior
- Outstanding Graduate Student
- Outstanding Transfer Student
- Outstanding First-Generation Student
- Outstanding Non-Traditional Student
- Outstanding Leader
- Outstanding Organizational Advisor
- Living Our Values
Organizational Awards Category
- Mark of Distinction (Org of the Year)
- Most Improved Organization
- Outstanding New Organization
- Outstanding Commitment to Public Affairs
- Outstanding Membership Development Initiative
- Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion Initiative
- Outstanding Social Media Presence
- Outstanding Academic or Educational Program
- Outstanding Social, Service, or Philanthropic Program
- SGA Initiative Award (see form on BearLink)
Questions about STAR Awards?
If your question is not addressed above, please email BriarDouglas@missouristate.edu or call the Office of Student Engagement at 417-836-4386.