Business Student Society Recognition Awards
The Villanova School of Business develops business leaders for a better world through the Augustinian values of truth, community, caring and leading through service. VSB helps students to develop into creative problem solvers who become ethical, influential leaders who know how to grow, analyze and protect business value. Collaborative. Creative. Entrepreneurial. VSB educates leaders with a desire to effect positive change in their workplaces and their communities, as well as around the globe.
With these goals in mind, VSB is proud to recognize students and student organizations which embody these goals. The purpose of VSB’s Student Society Recognition Awards is to reward the outstanding leadership and achievements of VSB student societies, students and advisors. Students/organizations can self-nominate or VSB community members from outside the organization can submit nominations for these awards. An Awards Committee made up of VSB students, administrators and faculty will select each year’s award recipients. Individuals receiving these awards will be recognized at a Student Leader Recognition Reception in April of each academic year.
VERITAS AWARD
Given to the VSB student society which demonstrates truth and commitment to their profession. This can be accomplished through:
- effective educational programming offered to members
- serving the needs of members through speakers, workshops, conferences or other methods to continually educate
- showing creativity and originality in creating new ways of thinking about programming, membership recruitment or promotion of activities
- demonstrating excellence in the fulfillment of the society’s purpose
UNITAS AWARD
Given to the VSB student society which fosters an environment of unity within VSB. Societies given this award will have:
- successfully worked together with one or more other VSB societies to host an event or program that has benefited the VSB community
- made significant contributions to the development of a positive school culture through activities sponsored and the manner in which they conduct their work
- worked to break down barriers between student populations and fostered greater communication between different societies to enhance the VSB experience for all students
- demonstrated synergy and success as a result of working together with students, administrators, faculty and other groups across Villanova’s campus
CARITAS AWARD
Given to the VSB student society which has effected positive change in the VSB community. Ways in which a society will have demonstrated this is through:
- participating in community service (within Villanova or the surrounding community) with enthusiasm, devotion and a positive attitude and leading the way for others through their actions and involvement
- demonstrating innovation, creativity or a new kind of engagement through a service initiative
- contributing time, support or money and encouraging members to engage in service beyond a one-time experience
RISING STAR AWARD
Given to a recently formed VSB society which has made significant contributions to VSB. This award will be presented to a society which:
- has shown progression of growth throughout the year through programming, membership recruitment and fostering personal and professional excellence in its members
- has demonstrated initiative, creativity and perseverance throughout the academic year
- has made a valuable contribution and lasting impact on VSB
STUDENT LEADER OF THE YEAR
Given to an individual in a VSB student organization which has inspired growth and development of others in the society or VSB as a whole. This individual will have:
- made themselves available to society members, and brought out strengths and talents of individual society members
- demonstrated initiative by seeking out new ways to help their society move forward and enrich the future of their members
- demonstrated innovation and creativity in developing new ideas to help their group to stand out
- made meaningful contributions to VSB through responsible leadership
SOCIETY ADVISOR OF THE YEAR
Given to an advisor which has made a positive impact on a VSB student society. This individual will have:
- demonstrated strong advising skills and is readily available to students
- helped students further their education about their chosen discipline
- demonstrated dedication and energy in their involvement with students
- a strong understanding of the organization’s needs and goals
VSB Deloitte Student Group Fund
The VSB Deloitte Student Group Fund is available for all VSB Business Societies and is to be used for Professional Development experiences!
Villanova Career Center
The O'Donnell Center partners with the Villanova Career Center, which offers comprehensive career development and job search resources to students and alumni of the university.
Corporate Involvement