At the end of each academic year, Student Affairs recognizes students and student organizations with awards and honors for leadership, co-curricular accomplishments, and noteworthy contributions to the Columbia community.

The 2012-13 nomination period closed on Sunday, February 10th at 11:59pm.

The King's Crown Leadership Excellence Awards recognize undergraduate Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science students and student groups/organizations which have offered outstanding leadership to their community/ies with exemplary commitment and energy. Awards are presented across eight categories.  A Certificate of Distinction for Leadership Excellence is awarded to up to ten individuals and ten organizations per category.  A select few will receive the Dean's Award for Leadership Excellence.  The award categories are as follows:

• Community Building
• Ethics & Morality
• Columbia Spirit
• Civic Responsibility
• Innovation & Enhancement
• Bridge Building
• Indelible Mark
• Health & Wellness

A full description of these categories may be found on our Awards Descriptions page.  Submitted nominations will also serve to determine many recipients of our Named Awards, Class Day Awards & Senior Marshals. 

Senior Marshals:  Graduating CC and SEAS seniors can also be honored as a Senior Marshal and will lead their class procession into the Class Day and Commencement ceremonies.  

Questions?  Please email leadershipawards@columbia.edu