Essential Piece Program
The Essential Piece Program was developed to recognize and celebrate the achievements of ODU resident students in the areas of Arts & Culture, Faith, Citizenship & Service, Student Academic Achievement, Engagement & Leadership and Athletic Excellence.
Nominations must be submitted by midnight on the 3rd Friday of the month for the nomination.
Nominator Information
Nominator Name:
Nominator Email:
The nominator is:
I wish to remain anonymous:
Student Nominee Information
Nominee Name:
Nominee Email:
Nominee Campus Address:
Nominee Cell Phone:
Award Categories & Criteria for Recognition
Arts & Culture
To recognize residents for outstanding achievement or contribution in literature, music, theater, art, photography, film, dance, religious, or culture, which may include Ohio Dominican University (ODU) heritage. Recipients may be recognized for a single action, or for a contribution or achievement over an extended period of time.
Faith, Citizenship & Service
To recognize residents for outstanding achievements or contributions that have improved the quality of life for others. These may include: Religious life contributions, Living out the ODU mission, Being an outstanding community member, Community service/volunteering and/or citizenship.
Student Academic Achievement
To recognize residents for outstanding achievements or contributions in an academic capacity (in or outside the classroom). Recipients may be recognized for a single action, or for a significant contribution or achievement over an extended period of time.
Engagement & Leadership
To recognize student leaders for outstanding achievements or contributions within their extracurricular activities , such as student organizations, groups, clubs, etc.
Athletic Excellence
Athletes recognized with the Sport Excellence Award may have achieved distinction in other locations, but are customarily perceived to be from ODU. Individual athletes or entire teams can be nominated.
What categories are you nominating this student for? (check all that apply)
Please explain the outstanding contributions of the nominee. Nominations must not exceed 350 words.