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STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION AWARDS
DR. LUKE N. ZACCARO MEMORIAL AWARD
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This award is given each year to a student in memory of the late Luke N. Zaccaro, Chair of the Math Department. It is presented to a YSU student who may or may not be a member of the Student Government Association. The individual should have done something exceptional for the University, Student Government Association or his/her fellow students during the course of the current year.
Smithmurphy Award
The Smith-Murphy Award is presented to one full-time faculty member each year. The recipient must possess the qualities of Lester Smith and Gratia Murphy; the aforementioned for whom the award is named and they must show a genuine concern for the well-being and success of the students they teach.
Rebecca Banks Spirit Awards
The Rebecca Banks Spirit Award was renamed during the 2019-20 academic year. This award recognizes the outstanding spirit and continued involvement of Ms. Rebecca Banks during her time as a student at Youngstown State University and within the Youngstown community.
DR. CHARLES A. M C BRIARTY AWARD
Established by the Student Government Association during the 1992-1993 academic year, the award recognizes and remembers the commitment and contributions of Dr. Charles McBriarty to students and Student Services during his tenure as Vice President for Student Affairs.
Its intent is to recognize individuals within the university community who have a reputation for being exceptionally student-oriented and who possess the traits, ethics and friendly style exhibited by Dr. McBriarty.
A maximum of one full-time employee from administration, the professional/administrative staff and/or the classified staff shall be presented this award each year.
Its intent is to identify a member of the campus or Youngstown Metropolitan community who has displayed the same level of enthusiasm for the work of the YSU Student Government Association or campus community as Rebecca.
A maximum of two awards are given each year to a student, staff or faculty member, alumnus, administrator, or private citizen.
