Of the Months (OTMs)
Writing OTMs is a big way for members of the residence life community to recognize outstanding individuals and programs on campus. OTMs can be written and submitted by students, staff & faculty and serve as the primary source of recognition for the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH). OTM winners on the campus level are submitted to the regional level to compete against OTMs from other campuses.
There are a lot of different topics that you OTMs can be written about. OTMs are used to recognize folks and impactful programs on our campus. To learn more about OTMs and how to write them, check out this overview from NACURH! We have also created a simple overview presentation that includes the various OTM categories and a flowchart to help you navigate which category to choose.
You may submit an OTM directly through NACURH’s website.
Of the Years (OTYs)
Of The Year Awards are awards given out at the “Of the Year” Award Banquet at the end of academic year to recognize the significant achievements accomplished by the members, leaders, and advisors of Regional Councils. Regional Councils present on why they believe their nominee should win the award in each category. Listed below are the three awards that are granted each year. Descriptions of each award will be given out during normal RHA, NRHH, and Regional Council meetings closer to the submission date.
Categories
- Advisor of the Year Award
- Program of the Year Award
- Regional Council of the Year Award
- Student Leader of the Year Award
Students are welcome to and encouraged to make each OTY their own through themes, photos, and their writing. However, there are several requirements that all OTYs must meet. A full presentation on the requirements and about the bids themselves will be given during RHA/NRHH/Regional Council meetings during the Spring semester.
Of the Year Winners
Advisor of the Year Award
- 2025 – Janelle Mobley, Southwest Regional Council
- 2024 – Andy Cox, Northwest Community Council
Program of the Year Award
- 2025 – Silent Disco, Northwest Regional Council
- 2024 – Clothing Swap, Southeast Community Council
Council of the Year Award
- 2025 – Apartment Regional Council
- 2024 – Southeast Community Council
Student Leader of the Year Award
- 2025 – Alasdair Detschman, Northwest Regional Council
Recognition in RLP
Although recognition is on of the pillars upheld in NRHH, it is prioritized throughout the entire RLP organization. RLP exhibits recognition thoroughly our Of the Month Awards, Of the Year Awards, the RLP End of Year Banquet, and other small ways to recognize accomplishments and effort!