The Steps to Leaps Awards were created to celebrate students, staff and faculty members at Purdue who have exemplified one or more of the Steps to Leaps learning pillars. From exploratory research to admirable student growth, awards are bestowed for a variety of achievements within the Steps to Leaps framework.
Every year, Steps to Leaps accepts nominations for four awards presented at the Steps to Leaps Summit. Winners receive a plaque acknowledging their award and $500.
Nominations for the Steps to Leaps Awards are due 9 a.m. EST, January 31, 2023.
Awards will be presented at the Steps to Leaps Summit on March 22, 2023.
Awards & Eligibility
Steps to Leaps (S2L) in Faculty Research Award
Presented to an individual researcher or team of researchers who have published work related to one or more of the Steps to Leaps pillars.
Who is eligible?
All regular Purdue employees at the West Lafayette Campus are eligible for this award.
Student employees are not eligible for this award.
How do I nominate someone for this award?
Employees may be nominated by supervisors, co-workers, peers or students.
Nomination forms must address how the published work:
Connects to the overall mission of Steps to Leaps.
Promotes a deeper understanding of one or more of the Steps to Leaps learning pillars.
Can enhance efforts to help students grow within the Steps to Leaps learning pillars.
Nominations for the Steps to Leaps Awards are due 9 a.m. EST, January 31, 2023.
Steps to Leaps (S2L) Student of the Year Award
Presented to a student at any degree level who has shown a passion for growth within the Steps to Leaps pillar areas and/or contributed toward the education of peers within the Steps to Leaps pillar areas.
Who is eligible?
All Purdue students on the West Lafayette campus are eligible for this award regardless of degree level.
Student employees are eligible for this award.
How do I nominate someone for this award?
Students can be nominated by anyone.
Nomination forms must provide:
Examples of the student’s efforts to grow within one or more of the Steps to Leaps learning pillars.
And/or examples of how they supported the education of their peers in one or more of the Steps to Leaps learning pillars.
Nominations for the Steps to Leaps Awards are due 9 a.m. EST, January 31, 2023.
Award for Academic Integration of Steps to Leaps (S2L)
Presented to any educator who has woven Steps to Leaps into their pedagogy.
Who is eligible?
Just as learning can happen anywhere, this award defines both educator and pedagogy broadly. Any faculty, staff or students at the West Lafayette campus who have intentionally used the Steps to Leaps framework for any educational practice will be considered.
Student employees are not eligible for this award.
How do I nominate someone for this award?
Employees may be nominated by supervisors, co-workers, peers or students. Students can be nominated by anyone.
Nomination forms must:
Show a clear connection between the educational platform/pedagogy and the Steps to Leaps initiative.
Provide examples of educational materials used, if applicable.
Nominations for the Steps to Leaps Awards are due 9 a.m. EST, January 31, 2023.
Steps to Leaps (S2L) in Student Support Award
Presented to an individual or team that consistently utilizes the language of Steps to Leaps in their conversations and communications with students.
Who is eligible?
All regular Purdue employees at the West Lafayette campus are eligible for this award.
Student employees are not eligible for this award.
How do I nominate someone for this award?
Employees may be nominated by supervisors, co-workers, peers or students.
Nomination forms must:
Identify specific ways the nominee(s) has intentionally used the Steps to Leaps language within their conversations and communications with students.
Nominations for the Steps to Leaps Awards are due 9 a.m. EST, January 31, 2023.
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Deadlines
Nominations for the Steps to Leaps Awards are due 9 a.m. EST, January 31, 2023. Awards will be presented at the Steps to Leaps Summit on March 22, 2023.
Nomination Form
To learn more about the Steps to Leaps Awards and eligibility, click here.
