*Note – please be sure to list items using the categories of Academic Excellence, Leadership, Campus Involvement, Community Service and Career Achievement. {In many cases, items could be potentially listed under two or more categories—for example, Leadership and/or Community Service – but use your judgment as to where the item describing your award/recognition/accomplishment best belongs.}Only the categories of Arts, Athletics, or Other may be left blank.

Examples of howthe award/recognitions might be listed are show below:

1. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Name of award / recognition: Phi Beta Kappa

Name of Organization: Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Beta Chapter of New York, Stony Brook University

Award Date:April, 2011 (Inducted as a Junior)

Description: In recognition of high attainments in liberal scholarship.

Name of award / recognition:Sei Sujishi Prize

Name of Organization: Department of Chemistry, Stony Brook University

Award Date: September, 2009

Description: The award is annually given to the top performing student enrolled in two semesters of general chemistry lab and two semesters of general chemistry.

Name of award / recognition: Dean’s List Recognition

Name of Organization: Stony Brook University

Date: Spring 2009 to present

Description: Recognized for academic achievement

Name of award / recognition: Outstanding Academic Achievement Award

Name of Organization: Division of Campus Residences and the Office of the Dean of Students

Date: Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011 and Fall 2011

Description: This award is presented every semester to undergraduate students who achieved a 4.0 GPA during the previous semester and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.85.

2. LEADERSHIP.

Name of award / recognition/accomplishment:: President, Phi Alpha Theta, History Honor Society, Mu-Pi Chapter

Name of Organization: Phi Alpha Theta

Date: Inducted: Spring 2012, Vice-President: Fall 2002, President: Spring 2003-Present

Description: Organized field trips to historical sites, participated in boat-building for the ‘Roth Pond Regatta,’ advertised history-related seminars on campus, recruited new members and planned the induction ceremony.

Name of award / recognition/accomplishment:: Secretary and Full Member, Sigma Beta Honor Society

Name of Organization: Sigma Beta Honor Society, Stony Brook University

Date: Inducted: Spring 2001, Granted Full Membership: Spring 2003, Steering Committee Member: Spring 2001-Spring 2002, Secretary: Fall 2002-Spring 2003

Description: Organized events and induction, ran the ‘West Campus Affairs Program Committee,’ advertised activities on campus and opportunities for community service, kept a record of members’ service points.

3. CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT.

Name of activity / event/accomplishment:: Selected as a Student Ambassador

Organization: Student Ambassador Program, Stony Brook University

Date: Fall 2012-Present

Description: Worked with administrators, alumni, and distinguished guests by conducting tours, serving as a greeter and host at public relations affairs, major fundraising events, and University-wide programs.

Name of activity / event/accomplishment:Commuter Student Alumni Association Award and Scholarship

Organization: Alumni Association, Stony Brook University

Date: April 2011

Description: An award for academic excellence and leadership through participation in campus life.

4. COMMUNITY SERVICE.

Name of award / recognition/accomplishment:: Member, Golden Key International Honour Society, Stony Brook University Chapter

Organization: Golden Key International Honour Society

Date: Inducted: Fall 2011, President: Spring 2012-Fall 2012

Description: Initiated community service activities and fundraising programs. Encouraged the chapter to participate in walks to raise awareness of, and money for, Breast Cancer and Multiple Sclerosis. Volunteered at the Long Island State Veterans’ home and organized food and clothing drives.

Name of award / recognition/accomplishment: Ted Weiss Award and $1,000 Scholarship

Organization: Ted Weiss Foundation, Stony Brook University,

Date: Fall 2012

Description: An award for dedicated public service, in remembrance of the late Congressman Ted Weiss, who was one of the first elected officials in the nation to focus attention on the need to increase funding for AIDS research, a leader in addressing the needs of the homeless, a strong supporter of human rights throughout the world, and recipient of the Vietnam Veterans of America’s highest award two years in a row for his work on behalf of veterans.

5. ARTS.

Name of award/recognition/accomplishment: Tenor, Stony Brook Vocalists

Name of Organization: Stony Brook Vocalists

Date: September 2008 – December 2009

Description: Performed as one of the original members of the mixed a capella group, the Stony Brook Vocalists. Recorded a five track CD and practiced 4 hours per week.

6. ATHLETICS.

Name of award/recognition/accomplishment: Four Year Member of Stony Brook’s Division I Softball Program

Name of Organization: National Collegiate Athletic Association

Date: September 2006-May 2010

Description: Active member of the Stony Brook Softball Team.

7. CAREER ACHIEVEMENT.

Name of award / recognition/accomplishment:: Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship

Organization: Goldwater Foundation

Date: Spring 2012

Description: This scholarship, a prestigious national scholarship recognizing undergraduates in the sciences, is awarded annually to approximately 300 students nationwide in recognition of their commitment to scientific pursuits.

Name of award / recognition/accomplishment:: Honors College Senior Thesis

Organization: Stony Brook University

Date: Spring 2012

Description: Working on an Honors Thesis with Professor ___ on …………… that will be presented at the Honors College Symposium at the conclusion of the springsemester.

Name of award/recognition/accomplishment: Summer Internship at Merck & Co.

Name of Organization: Merck & Co.

Date: Summer 2010

Description: Selected for a competitive 12 week summer engineering internship program with Merck & Co….

Name of award / recognition/accomplishment:: Second Place in the 2009 Annual Advanced Energy Conference Student Poster Session in Hauppauge, NY

Name of Organization: Chemical and Molecular Engineering Department

Date: 11/18/2009

Description: Presented a poster on my research at the 2009 Advanced Energy Conference that is sponsored by the Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center in Hauppauge, NY.

8. OTHER.

Name of award/recognition/accomplishment: Teaching assistant for Organic Chemistry

Name of Organization: SB Chem Department

Date: Fall 2010 – Spring 2011

Description: Teaching assistant for Organic Chemistry