Pickle & Pal Awards

2018 Pal—Make A Difference Award

The 2018 recipient of the Pal - Make a Difference Award is Alyssa Ashcraft. You can read more about Alyssa and all of her accomplishments HERE.

 

 

The Pal—Make a Difference Award is an endowed award, established in 2006 by University Unions Advisory Council member Jaspreet Singh Pal (BBA ’95) to encourage university leadership and public service. It is presented annually to a student at UT Austin whose individual program or initiative has made a significant contribution to campus life or the broader community.

The recipient will receive a check for $1000 and a certificate.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Current enrollment at The University of Texas at Austin
  • Submission of a completed application by the March 2 deadline

The application consists of:

  • Candidate information form (enclosed in application packet)
  • Personal statement describing a specific program or initiative that benefited UT campus life or the broader community
  • One letter of recommendation from a University of Texas faculty, staff or fellow student

2018 J. J. "Jake" Pickle Citizenship Award

The winner of the 2018 J.J. Jake Pickle Citizenship Award is Jordee Rodriguez. You can read more about Jordee and all of her many accomplishments HERE.

 

 

The J. J. "Jake" Pickle Citizenship Award is an endowed student award created by the University Unions Advisory Council in 1999. It is presented annually to a student at UT Austin whose cumulative, notable contributions to campus life over a period of time exemplify the high standards of leadership and service that were the hallmarks of the life and career of Congressman J. J. "Jake" Pickle.

The recipient will receive a check for $5000, a certificate, and an autographed copy of Congressman Pickle’s autobiography, Jake.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Good academic standing
  • Current enrollment as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student (exception: full-time status is not a requirement for graduating seniors)
  • Submission of a completed application by the March 2 deadline
    (Note: scholarship and academic performance are not considered beyond good academic standing.)

The application consists of:

  • One-page personal statement that highlights UT campus involvement and leadership activities, and describes organization and club memberships
  • Candidate information form (enclosed in application packet)
  • Résumé
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • 750-word essay on a specified topic (see enclosure in application packet)
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How to apply

The application periods for both awards run concurrently, and eligible students may apply for both awards. Interested students may pick up an application packet in our office in the Texas Union, 4.124. Students must pick up the application in person. The application period for the 2018 awards has ended.

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Nominations

Faculty and staff may nominate a student for one or both awards. The nomination period for the 2018 awards has ended.

Nomination Forms

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