The Let's Go Red! Champion Award celebrates those who embody RPI’s welcoming and collaborative spirit. Recipients actively strengthen our community through teamwork, inclusivity, and a shared sense of pride in being a part of RPI. Their enthusiasm and commitment inspire others to say, “Let’s Go Red!”
Eligibility: Full-time staff members
Nomination process: Nominations will open in August and will be facilitated in the Awardco platform.
Reward: $2,000 + Engraved Lucite
Nomination Guidance
The RPI Core Values associated with the Let's Go Red! Champion Award are Community + Partnership + Distinctiveness.
Below are some examples to help guide nominations!
- Increases community engagement through events or initiatives
- Builds inclusive onboarding, mentorship, or team practices
- Fosters a positive, supportive work environment
- Strengthens campus pride and shared experience
- Develops others and supports long-term talent growth
- Enables teams to achieve their goals
- Drives cross-functional collaboration to solve challenges
- Improves alignment of RPI mission and Core Values through communication and coordination
- Shares expertise to support others’ success
- Builds partnerships that enhance programs or services
- Expands external opportunities (e.g., research, internships, recruitment)
- Creates innovative programs, events, or experiences
- Introduces unique approaches to engagement
- Contributes ideas that differentiate RPI
- Strengthens programs reflecting RPI’s identity and future
- Applies research or ideas into real-world solutions
- Introduces original concepts or methods
Selection
A campus-wide selection committee has been developed to review and select the recipient of this award.
