Awards

National Awards

The American Student Government Awards are ASGA’s premier national awards, recognizing the outstanding achievements of Student Governments of all types and sizes across the country. All institutions are eligible. Winners receive national recognition through ASGA’s website, social media channels, and news releases distributed to national media. They will be enshrined in the American Student Government Hall of Fame.

Awards are presented for:

Student Government of the Year
Recognizing the most effective & influential SGs in America

SG President of the Year
Honoring student leaders who drove meaningful change

SG Advisor of the Year
Celebrating advisors who guide & empower student leaders

Excellence in SGA Services & Initiatives
Spotlighting standout SGA programs & initiatives

Student Government awards are presented in enrollment-based categories (small, medium, and large) and by type of institution, with up to 10 honorees ranked in each category.

Awards are presented annually at the Spring Student Government Summit. Nominations open each summer and close in January. Finalists must be present at the Summit to receive their awards.

Monthly Awards

Every month, ASGA recognizes outstanding Student Governments, Presidents, and Advisors from across the nation. Any member institution is eligible. Winners are recognized on the ASGA website, through campus, local, and national news coverage, and across social media.

Three awards are presented each month:

July 2026 Honorees

SG of the Month
Texas Tech University

SG President of the Month
Jemima George, University of Maine at Augusta

SG Advisor of the Month
Dan Mitsven, Lone Star College/Cy Fair

Conference Awards

Presented at these ASGA Events

ASGA presents awards at several of its conferences throughout the year. Any attending institution is welcome to nominate. Both member and non-member institutions are eligible.

Six awards are presented at each conference (3 winners, 3 runners-up):

SG of the Conference

SG President of the Conference

SG Advisor of the Conference

Know a Deserving SG, President, or Advisor?

ASGA Awards celebrate the Student Governments and leaders making a lasting difference on their campuses. We encourage every deserving institution to nominate its outstanding students and advisors. Nominations for all three programs are free and open to member and non-member institutions alike.