This organization has outstandingly shown exemplary behavior by following all policies and procedures. They have effectively communicated with college staff, faculty, and students and conducted themselves with honor and respect. The organization's leadership has gone above and beyond to create a positive structure within its organization as well as create a welcoming environment for all students interested in getting involved.

1. BCOE organization that demonstrates a strong sense of inclusivity. 
2. Hosted events that positively impacted the BCOE community. 
3. Followed proper protocols and policies and is viewed as a pillar of the BCOE community that other organizations strive to model.

Recipients

• 2025: Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
• 2024: Highlander Space Program (HSP)
• 2023: American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)

Demonstrated outstanding commitment and leadership to their organization. They embodied the UCR Principles of Community and Tartan Soul values. They seek to improve the community surrounding them. Their words align with their actions, and they are respected members of the BCOE community

1. BCOE affiliate that has been involved with research, student organizations, college efforts, and/or outreach events.
2. Student demonstrated initiative and responsibility. 
3. Strong and proactive communication with peers and college staff/faculty. 
4. Clear understanding and enforcement of BCOE policies and procedures. 
5. Be in good academic standing, with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Recipients

• 2025: Pajaka Lakshmin
• 2024: Eric Huitt
• 2023: Rachel Itow

An organization that embodies inclusivity, trust, vulnerability, cares about its community, and the well-being of others. Offers opportunities for their members to grow professionally and personally. This organization is a model for other organizations to lean on and seek advice from.    

1. Recognized BCOE student organization.
2. Followed proper protocols and policies and is viewed as a pillar of the BCOE community that other organizations strive to match.
    

Recipients

• 2025: Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

A BCOE student organization sponsored an event that demonstrated an outstanding sense of community among students, the community, and/or the college. The event followed all protocols and procedures to execute a successful and engaging event for all.   

1. Event followed all policies and procedures.
2. Received positive feedback and met the intended goal/purpose for the event. 
3. Had an impact on its intended audience.

Recipients

• 2025: Rose Hack - Women in Computing (WINC)    
• 2024: Sprout and About - Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), and BCOE Leadership Council    
• 2023: Dodgeball Tournament - Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)

An organization that has developed and implemented strategies that have positively improved its overall organization. They have significantly increased student participation, maintained retention of new students, and incorporated new opportunities for engagement.

1. An active organization for the last 2 years. 
2. Implemented innovative ideas to increase the general body members. 
3. Demonstrated ability to learn and follow policies.  
4. Made a significant effort to highlight and promote their organization.
5. Fundraising techniques improved to create a steady and foundational budget. 

Recipients

• 2025: Women In Computing (WINC)
• 2024: Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
• 2023: Highlander Space Program (HSP)

An organization that has positively impacted the BCOE/UCR community by engaging engineering students beyond the classroom.

1. An organization that has approached and collaborated with the BCOE community beyond its organizational responsibilities. 
2. Hosted an event that was open to all students and engaged their participation. 
3. Provided new opportunities for students to connect and network.

Recipients

• 2025: American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
• 2024: Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
• 2023: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

A BCOE student organization sponsored event that emphasized the importance of bridging the connection with the surrounding community and students in K-12. The event followed all protocols and procedures to execute a successful and engaging event for their intended audience.

1. An organization that has demonstrated a focused contribution to the future generation of students.  
2. Planned and executed successful events/programs that ignite interest in the world of engineering. 
3. Developed and maintained positive connections with the surrounding community and local schools. 

Recipients

• 2025: Bourns Next Generation Outreach - Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
• 2024: Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
• 2023: National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

A BCOE student organization sponsored project that engineering students have developed. This project should have been carefully planned and executed to its full completion. The Project Plan ensured a safe and hands-on experience for students. The project provided a welcoming experience for all skill levels, helped build new skills, and allowed the development of management skills.

1. Project followed all guidelines and safety protocols as well as college policies and procedures.
2. The project is not based on a program or grant. 
3. Positively represents BCOE to the rest of the community and/or at competition. 

Recipients

• 2025: Chem E Car - American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
• 2024: Solar Boat - Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)