SOCIETY AWARDS 2007

GOLD STAR ALUMNI SOCIETIES
This honor goes to the top 10 percent of alumni societies.

COLLEGE OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES ALUMNI SOCIETY

Volunteered to clean, remove brush, paint, and more at the annual Buckeye Island Hop at Lake Erie
Increased attendance at annual event for graduating seniors by focusing on the society and creating a celebratory feel

GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER ALUMNI SOCIETY

Capitalized on growing interest in the 2008 election by hosting a forum and debate watching party
Organized the nation's larges campus-based scholarship program for gay students

SORORITY AND FRATERNITY

Worked with students to raise more than $5,000 to buy equipment for Columbus fire fighters
Promoted OSUAA membership at a charity golf outing by displaying the logo at the hole sponsored by the socieyt and providing membership materials at registration

OUTSTANDING ALUMNI SOCIETIES
We are proud to present awards to societies who excel in these areas: scholarships, fellowship and networking, member communication (Web, email and written newsletters), and events with alumni outside of Columbus.

Food, Agricultural, and Enviornmental Sciences
Medical Alumni Society
College of Social Work
Stadium Scholarship Program

HONORABLE MENTION ALUMNI SOCIETIES
We recognize societies that help alumni stay connected to the Alumni Association and the university.

Army ROTC

OUTSTANDING SOCIETY LEADER
This award is given to an alumnus who has provided superior service to his/her society and the University. Those who receive this award have provided leadership service to OSU, developed society initiatives, acted above and beyond their duties and took part in community and civic work.

Paul Bohlman - Sorority and Fraternity
Ben Drake - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender
Sandy Kuhn - College of Food, Agriculture, and Enviornmental Sciences
Kenneth Maykowski - Army ROTC

OUTSTANDING CARL
This award is presented to the staff member who serves an alumni society as a Campus Alumni Relations Liaison (CARL).

Megan Cahill - College of Biological Sciences
Lt. Col. Todd Miller - Army ROTC

MAGAZINE AWARDS
Societies were invited to submit an issue of their college/department magazine for consideration.

College of Optometry

NEWSLETTER AWARD
Groups are judged on several criteria including how meeting announcements and summaries are presented, adequate listings of officers, and the frequency of the publication.

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender
Marching Band (TBDBITL)