FIRST-YEAR RECOGNITION AWARDS

The First-Year Program at Suffolk University’s Sawyer Business School recognizes students, faculty, and staff for their contributions to the experience of freshmen. During next spring’s annual first-year celebration event, recognition awards will be announced for the following 6 categories:

Outstanding Achievement Award

Awarded to a first-year freshman first, with the highest G.P.A. and second, with the most credits earned at Suffolk University.

Outstanding Leadership Award

Awarded to a first-year freshman from each SBS-101 section, nominated by faculty, who demonstrates leadership in the classroom and participation in extra-curricular activities.

Outstanding Teaching Award

Awarded to one SBS-100 and SBS-101 instructor for outstanding teaching based on student course evaluations.

Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award

Awarded to SBS-100 teaching assistant, nominated by their faculty, who demonstrates leadership in the classroom, as well as innovative approaches to engaging our first-year learners.

Outstanding Service Award

Awarded to a(n) learner, instructor, staff, and alumna(us) who bring significant value to the first-year learner experience through their service to Suffolk University.

Outstanding Executive Presentation Team Pitch

Awarded to a participating SBS-101 team and their instructor (from each SBS-101 section) for the best executive presentation team pitch video, following the criteria for the pitch.