Awards History
2016-2017 School Year
Net Impact Gold Status Chapter Award
15% of chapters earn this – superior impact for the
academic year
Fall 2016 - Spring 2017
Penn State University wide Student Organization of the Month
Each month during an academic year one of 1200 student organizations are recognized
March 2017
Penn State Smeal College of Business Most Innovative Program Award
For our Recycling Roadshow delivered to over 800 students. This is one of
5 student undergraduate organizations recognized by the Business School
Fall 2016 - Spring 2017
Up to Us National Challenge - Top 10 University
Universities compete to bring awareness of the national debt to their campuses. Sponsored by Net Impact, Peterson Foundation and Clinton Global Initiative
Fall 2016 - Spring 2017
Penn State Smeal College of Business Student Sustainability Award
Awarded May 2017 to Net Impact President Alec Raymond (Class of 2017)
Fall 2016 - Spring 2017
2015-2016 School Year
Net Impact Chapter of The Year
Fall 2015 and Spring 2016
Ranked #2 in the nation of all undergraduate chapters
Net Impact Gold Status Chapter Award
15% of chapters earn this – superior impact for the
academic year
Fall 2015 - Spring 2016
Penn State Smeal College of Business Corporate Involvement Award
For our Corporate Citizenship Conference. This is one of 5 student undergraduate
organizations recognized by the Business School
Fall 2015 - Spring 2016
Up to Us National Challenge - #2 ranked university
Universities compete to bring awareness of the national debt to their campuses. Sponsored by Net Impact, Peterson Foundation and Clinton Global Initiative
Fall 2015 - Spring 2016
Penn State Smeal College of Business Student Sustainability Award
Awarded May 2016 to Net Impact President Icy Trinh (Class of 2016)
Fall 2015 - Spring 2016
2014-2015 School Year
Net Impact Chapter of The Year
Fall 2014 and Spring 2015
Ranked #1 in the nation of all undergraduate chapters
Net Impact Gold Status Chapter Award
15% of chapters earn this – superior impact for the
academic year
Fall 2014 - Spring 2015
Small Steps Big Wins Challenge
Sponsored by Net Impact and myActions
#1 Ranked University Award - Fall 2014
Earth Week Challenge
Sponsored by Net Impact for most Small Steps/Big Wins actions during Earth Week
#1 Ranked University Award for Spring 2015
Small Steps Big Wins Challenge National Champions
Sponsored by Net Impact and myActions
PSU/Smeal students working with the Net Impact Chapter recorded sustainability and social
responsibility actions (turning off lights, recycling, volunteering, etc.). Actions resulted in
donations to causes such as the American Red Cross .
#1 Ranked University Award - Spring 2015
