Swing Out Awards

Become part of the Swing Out Awards Tradition! The Swing Out Awards are presented by the Office of the Dean of Students to student organizations that have demonstrated excellence in leadership on campus. Organizations can apply to different categories that best fit their student group. Award recipients will receive a monetary prize and will be recognized at the Evening of the Stars ceremony. 

Eligibility

To be eligible, registered and sponsored student organizations must 1) be in good standing with the Office of the Dean of Students and 2) update their organizations HornsLink to be HornsLink Official. (Participation in the Pillars program is not a pre-requisite) and 3) complete the online application by the deadline.

If your organization is frozen in HornsLink, that means it is not in good standing. Please email Student Activities with the full name of your organization to learn how to resolve any issues.

2025 Swing Out Awards Winners

Best Academic/Departmental Organization
Global Medical Training

Best Artistic Organization
Nritya Sangam Indian Dance Troupe

Best Cultural Organization
Nritya Sangam Indian Dance Troupe

Best Political Organization
Longhorn International Justice Mission

Best Professional Organization
National Society of Black Engineers

Best Recreational Organization
Beekeeping Society

Best Service Organization
Seva Charities

Best Social Organization
Graduates for Underrepresented Minorities

Best Spirit Organization
Texas Spirits

Best New Organization
Bright Stars of Texas

Best Graduate Organization
Pediatric Pharmacy Association

Most Improved Organization
United Black Collegiate Association

Healthiest Organization
American Medical Student Association - Pre-med

Outstanding Advisor
Jessica Drummond (Campus Environmental Center)

Most Outstanding Organization
Nritya Sangam Indian Dance Troupe