Past Spark Award Recipients

UNC Greensboro

“The Study-A-Thon is a three-hour-long study session where members are encouraged to join us to study, fellowship, and eat! We buy pizza and drinks, as well as invite both members and other UNCG students to join us! As one of our highly anticipated events for the semester, we tend to get a lot of traction during this time. Our members love to come out to Study-A-Thon, as we strive to create a welcoming environment for students during more stressful times of the semester (midterms, finals, etc.). Study-A-Thon is always a great hit with our community!”

“…as a chapter, we aim to hit multiple targets regarding a broad span of topics to cover. As not only an academic achievement, but an all-around wellness journey, our ALD Chapter wants to find ways to connect with our community outside of just academics. We also open up suggestions for members to potentially collaborate with us for events such as chapter meetings and study nights, aiming to invite other opinions for what they want to see in our chapter!”

“By fostering open communication, consistent outreach, and inclusive programming, we've created a welcoming environment where members feel seen, valued, and empowered to contribute. Our officers prioritize building personal connections with members through intentional interactions at meetings, personalized messages, and a consistent presence at campus events. These efforts have significantly increased member turnout and participation, not just in service initiatives, but in social and professional development events as well. One standout outcome has been a noticeable rise in member retention and leadership interest. Many members have expressed how officer approachability and transparency encouraged them to stay active and even pursue leadership roles themselves.”

2024-25 SPARK Award for Dedication to Belonging Recipient