Tuffy Awards

About Tuffy Awards

The Office of Student Life and Leadership is thrilled to host our 12th annual Tuffy Awards Ceremony! Join us on Tuesday, April 21st, in TSU Pavilion A-C as we celebrate the achievements of student organizations and their members who have impacted the Titan community. 

Tuffy Awards is sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Strategic Enrollment Management and the Student Success Initiative.

Awards Nominations

We invite you and your members to participate by submitting nominations! Please note that the nomination process will look a little different this year, as it will include two rounds of nominations. Be sure to review the nomination form  carefully, and feel free to reply to this email if you have any questions.

Important dates to note:

• First Round Nominations Due: March 13, 2026
• First Round Notifications: March 20, 2026
• Second Round Nominations Due: March 27, 2026

Organizations or individuals selected to move on to the second round will receive updated questions and a new submission link by March 20, 2026.

Please note: If multiple nominations are submitted for the same nominee and that nominee advances to the second round, Student Life and Leadership will connect all nominators so they can collaborate on one cohesive second-round submission.

 

Individual Awards

Advisor of the Year

This award honors a faculty or staff advisor who has made a significant, positive impact on their student organization by fostering an environment of learning, growth, and leadership development.

Outstanding Advocate of the Year

This award honors an individual who made meaningful and lasting contributions to enhancing the academic, professional, and personal growth of students and staff at CSUF. Faculty, staff, and students are all eligible for nomination.

President of the Year

This award recognizes an outstanding student organization president who has advanced the mission of their organization while challenging and encouraging members to execute initiatives, acquire skills, and prepare the group for successful leadership transition and ongoing success. 

Member of the Year

This award honors a student who actively contributed to their organization during the 2025 - 2026 academic year and made a significant and immediate impact in advancing its goals and mission. 

Titans Leaving Their Legacies

This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to their organization and was instrumental in creating a positive impact on the campus community. 

Group Awards

Alumni Engagement Award

This award is intended to acknowledge student organizations that have made an effort to maintain and develop relationships with alumni, and fostered a sense of Titan Pride to encourage their members to become active alumni. The recipient of this award will be able to host a meeting or alumni-related program at the Golleher Alumni House in the 2025 - 2026 academic year. 

Student Organization of the Year

This award recognizes an organization in good standing with the University that has demonstrated outstanding achievement and organizational development compared to other student organizations on campus. The award highlights how the organization has positively impacted the CSUF campus or the broader community. 

Emergent Organization of the Year

This award recognizes a student organization that has been active on campus for less than two years and has shown exceptional dedication to enhancing the Titan Community. Eligible organizations have demonstrated a significant positive impact during their early years of operation. 

Titans in Service

This award recognizes an outstanding organization that positively contributed to CSUF and the community. 

Collaborative Program of the Year

This award recognizes an organization that worked in partnership with at least one other recognized student organization, campus department, or community agency to successfully host a program on campus.

Outstanding Program in Member Development

This award recognizes an organization that provides an opportunity for members to experience personal and/or professional development.

Outstanding Program in Academia

This award recognizes a student organization that implemented an exceptional educational program during the current academic year. The program made a meaningful impact by supporting participants’ academic or professional growth or raising awareness about a specific topic or subject.

Outstanding Program in Diversity and Inclusion

This award recognizes a student organization that has made impactful efforts to promote diversity and inclusion while fostering a deeper understanding of these values within the campus community.

Outstanding Program in Health and Wellness

This award recognizes a student organization that has organized an initiative, event, or series of events focused on promoting mental, physical, spiritual, or overall health and wellness.

Program of the Year

Nominees for this award must be a recognized organization registered with Student Life and Leadership. The recipient of this award will be determined from recipients of Collaborative Program of the Year, Outstanding Program in Member Development, Outstanding Program in Academia, and Outstanding Program in Diversity and Inclusion. 

Tuffy Innovation Award

This award recognizes a student organization that has demonstrated exceptional creativity and originality in thinking outside the box. It celebrates organizations that prioritize innovation by enhancing an existing project or initiative. This can include programming, membership or creative marketing. 

Best Social Media Presence

Is your student organization a powerhouse on social media? Show off your club’s digital impact by nominating yourselves for Best Social Media Presence at Tuffy Awards!