The Annual Awards Gala is an opportunity for the extended ECC family to recognize our affiliated student organizations and student leaders who are active members of our Kelly ECC community and the broader UW community through activism, leadership, philanthropy, community service, and outreach. We also celebrate members of our community who are graduating and toast to the completion of a successful academic year.
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: ECC Unity Suite
2025-2026 Award Nominees
The form for the 2025-2026 awards will begin accepting nominations on Tuesday, April 14th.
Awards Criteria
Group Awards
- Commitment to Community and Service
- Outstanding Collaboration & Participation
- Most Impactful Programming
- Breakout Organization
- Rising Star*
- Organization of the Year
*Beginning 2025-2026, we are introducing an additional recognition category: the Rising Star Award!
Individual Student Leader Awards
- Leadership Award
- Branching Out Award
- Activism Award
Frequently Asked Questions
The Annual Gala Awards will be hosted in-person at the ECC Unity Suite. Nominations and voting will happen online and winners will be announced on Gala day. Check out the FAQ for more information!
Past Award Recipients
These are the recent recipients of the Kelly ECC Awards in the past few years. These Organizations and Individual leaders have made exceptional efforts toward supporting the mission of the Kelly ECC.