Of The Month Awards (OTMs)
OTMs are “Of the Months” which are a way to recognize the amazing things going on at your campus. This recognition starts on your campus level and can possibly reach regional and National levels.
There are two types of OTMs (individual and program) that have a number of categories which include a person or program that you would like to nominate. Individual OTMs are a maximum of 600 words and should describe the outsanding accomplishments of an individual within that specific month. Program OTMs allow for various types of programs on campus (which occur within a specific month) to be nominated. These OTMs have specific sections with individual word maximums.
What is an OTM?
An OTM, or Of-The-Month, is a formal recognition essay, in which the writer nominates a person, group, or program to be considered for acknowledgement at the campus, regional, and NACURH levels. In short, it’s how resident leaders say “good job” and let other schools know just how good. The writer (nominator) nominates their subject (nominee) for the Category Of-The-Month.
Why write an OTM?
Recognition OTMs provide much needed recognition for the valuable efforts and contributions of the many student leaders in the residence halls. Whether recognizing a single leader, a group of leaders, or an effective program hosted by leaders, an OTM serves to congratulate and acknowledge the positive accomplishments while encouraging continued effort and even greater achievement.
Campus, Region, and National OTMs are one of the most robust recognition methods; not only are you able to say “good job,” but you are able to say it on campus, regional, and National levels. What does this mean? Your nomination for at TCU student could become: a Campus, Regional, and National Student of the Month!