“Magis Awards” is an annual search for outstanding projects, student organizations and individuals who demonstrate Ignatian ideals of service and excellence. The recipients of the awards are honored for fostering collaboration and unity with organizations and institutions within and outside the university. As a way of contributing to national development, the search challenges the XU community to engage in community projects and commit to the civic purpose of their chosen fields.
Providing exemplars of laudable service, “Magis Awards” builds the University’s sense of efficacy and social responsibility. The search ensures that the path undertaken by members of the university community is geared towards educating and helping others in the context of poverty, corruption, political crisis, and other relevant social issues. The search encourages innovative solutions, new technologies, sustainable development, and social mobilization.
Through the efforts of the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) and the Review and Recognition Committee (RRC) in partnership with Xavier Center for Culture and the Arts (XCCA), National Service Training Program (NSTP), University Athletics Office (UAO), Guidance and Counseling Office (GCO), and the Office of Mission and Ministry (OMM), “Magis Awards” has emerged as the university’s premiere award-giving body. Through the years, it has shown that no matter how simple or modest the undertakings, they build hope and effect change for the better not only in XU but also in the larger community.
The Awards and Recognition
Category A: Project-Based Awards:
1. Fr William Nicholson SJ Award for Campus Project
2. Fr William Masterson SJ Award for Community Project
3. Fr Francisco Madigan SJ Award for New Project
4. San Pedro Calungsod Best NSTP Projects
5. Fr Francisco Demetrio SJ Award for Culture and Arts Project*
Category B: Individual Awards:
1. AMDG Award for Outstanding Student Leader
2. San Pedro Calungsod Leadership Award
3. St Jean de Brebeuf Athlete of the Year Award
4. Fr Antonio Cuna SJ Award for Outstanding Peer Facilitator
5. Fr Francisco Demetrio SJ Award for Outstanding Performing Artist*
6. Fr Luigi Moggi SJ Award for Outstanding Moderator
7. Fr George Hofilena SJ Award for Outstanding Coach
8. Fr James TG Hayes SJ Dux Gregis Award
9. Francis Xavier Exemplar Awards
Category C: Organization Awards:
1. Ignatius of Loyola Award for Outstanding College Council
2. Ignatius of Loyola Award for Outstanding Co-Curricular Organization
3. Ignatius of Loyola Award for Outstanding Extra-Curricular Organization
*Qualifications, search rules and mechanics are not yet included in this primer. Inquiries about these awards may be referred to the office(s) handling them.
Downloadables:
Student Organization Evaluation System
Form B: Outstanding Student Leader Nomination
Form 1A: Organization Accomplishment Report
Form 1B: Organization Officers