Campus Recreation and Intramurals is dedicated to the professional development and personal growth of our student staff, and we’re proud of the impact these students leave on CRI and Georgia Southern. To celebrate their hard work and exceptional qualities, CRI recognizes many students every year with awards, scholarships and other honors.
Dr. James Orr CRI Excellence Scholarship
This scholarship, given in the amount of $1,000, is intended to recognize Georgia Southern students who make an impact on campus through significant contributions as a CRI participant, volunteer or employee.
Significant contributions include, but are not limited to, the role modeling of an active, healthy lifestyle, leadership directly within CRI and volunteerism that enhances the quality of CRI programs and services. Applicants must be a Georgia Southern student currently enrolled in six or more credit hours with a 3.0 GPA and 30+ credit hours completed.
The William P. Ehing Employee of the Year Award
The William P. Ehling Employee of the Year Award is presented annually to an undergraduate who models servant leadership in all aspects of their position at CRI. They are recognized for their commitment and dedication to CRI. Their teamwork is held in high esteem by their peers, and their maturity, knowledge and influential nature are relied upon by the professional staff. Recipients displayed responsibility far surpassing that of their job description. The CRI Employee of The Year brings meaning to Personal Responsibility In Daily Excellence.
The Employee of the Year is announced at the end of each academic year.
The End of the Year Awards
At the end of every academic year, CRI staff select to recognize students who have excelled in their positions beyond expectations. These student employees bring a level of dedication and expertise to their work that lifts up their peers and promotes a healthier and stronger work environment. These students are recognized by each program area within CRI.
The Deserving Dozen
Every January, CRI recognizes twelve student employees with the highest cumulative GPA. These twelve students demonstrate an ideal balance in their professional and academic responsibilities that foster success and growth within CRI and throughout Georgia Southern.
Leader of the Pack Awards
The Leader of the Pack Award is presented to CRI student employees who establish themselves as leaders within CRI. Three awards are given each month. Once a student has been recognized with this award, they will always be a Leader of the Pack.
Nominees must meets all of the following criteria:
Completed at least one full semester as an employee of CRI.
- Is currently in “good academic” standing (GPA of 2.0 or higher).
- Consistently models the ideals and ethics of our program.
- Professionally and responsibly completes all tasks associated with her/her position.
- Positively influences co-workers.
- Supervisor is proud to have him/her as an employee in their program.
- Leads by example (action and attitude).
- Willingly supports co-workers’ efforts.
- Enthusiastically engages in work-related tasks.
- Embraces leadership opportunities.
- Willingly seeks to learn and improve their work efforts.
- Has earned the respect of their peers & Supervisor(s).