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Student ActivitiesLooking to nominate any students for the upcoming Student Recognition Awards this spring? Nomination Forms are now open for the 2026 Student Recognition Awards! Please read the descriptions below & click the links for each award nomination form for more information on them.
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Crimson and Gray Awards
The Crimson and Gray Awards are designed to recognize both graduate and undergraduate students who have demonstrated impressive leadership abilities within the WPI community and to acknowledge the significant contributions these students have made over time to improve the quality of life at WPI.
Crimson & Gray Award Nominations: https://cglink.me/2wJ/s980
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CORE Awards
The Campus Organization Recognition of Excellence (CORE) Awards are in recognition of the programs & recourses student organizations provide to the campus community.
CORE Awards Nominations:
Advisor of the Year: https://cglink.me/2wJ/s978
Program of the Year: https://cglink.me/2wJ/s977
Organization of the Year: https://cglink.me/2wJ/s976
Emerging Leader of the Year: https://cglink.me/2wJ/s975
Diversity Program of the Year: https://cglink.me/2wJ/s974
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Edwin B Coghlin Award for Community Service
The Edwin B Coghlin Award for Community Service recognizes the outstanding contributions of WPI students throughout the year. Either through individual service, group service partnership, or a one-time events that support Community Partner Agencies.
Edwin B Coghlin Award for Community Service Nomination: https://cglink.me/2wJ/s979
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Outstanding Student Awards
The Outstanding Student Awards honors exemplary students in their first-year, sophomore, and junior years, who cultivate community, leadership, and opportunity for women on campus and/or in STEM fields. The awards recognize excellence in academics, co-curricular activities, service & work experience, and making an overall WPI impact.
Outstanding Student Awards Nominations: https://cglink.me/2wJ/s266
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Student Employee of the Year Award
The Student Employee of the Year Award recognizes the outstanding contributions and achievements of students who work while attending WPI. Supervisors at WPI may nominate student employees whom they feel warrant particular recognition for their performance on the job. There is no limit to the number of nominees a supervisor can submit. All undergraduate and graduate student employees are eligible for consideration.
Student Employee of the Year Award Nomination: 2026 Student Employee of the Year Award
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Greek of the Year Award
The Greek of the Year award is designed to highlight the dedication and hard work of exemplary members of the fraternity sorority community and the ways in which they impact our campus and greater Worcester community.
Greek of the Year Nominations: https://cglink.me/2wJ/s971
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Peer Learning Assistant (PLA) of the Year Award
The Peer Learning Assistant (PLA) of the Year award recognizes the contributions of undergraduate students working as Peer Learning Assistants (PLAs), or similar undergraduate instructional assistants and tutors, to undergraduate academic programs at WPI. This award consists of a $200 prize and recognition at a campus-wide event.
The PLA of the Year Nominations: PLA of the Year Nomination Form