Available Awards
The Carlisle Award is given annually at Fall Session in honor of the founder of the South Carolina Student Legislature, Dr. Douglas Carlisle. The Carlisle Award is awarded to the delegate or Officer who, in the opinion of the Awards Committee, best represents the ideals of the South Carolina Student Legislature.
The Best Senator Award is given annually at Fall Session to the Senator who shows himself to be an accomplished speaker and conscientious statesman. The Senators shall nominate candidates for the Best Senator Award and then each Senator shall cast one vote for one of the nominees as the last order of business of the Senate. The Lieutenant Governor shall cast a vote in case of a tie. The Election and Awards Committee shall administer and count the ballots.
The Best Representative Award is given annually at Fall Session to the Representative who shows himself to be an accomplished speaker and conscientious statesman. The Representatives shall nominate candidates for the Best Representative Award and then each Representative shall cast one vote for one of the nominees as the last order of business of the House of Representatives. The Speaker of the House shall cast a vote in case of a tie. The Election and Awards Committee shall administer and count the ballots.
The Best Legislation Award is given annually at Fall Session to the Author whose legislation, in the opinion of Election and Awards Committee, best manifests thorough research, topicality, and excellent use of language. The committee is not limited to bills presented to the House or Senate.
The Best Delegation Award is given annually at Fall Session to the small, medium, and large delegations that, in the opinion of the Election and Awards Committee, best exemplified cohesion and activity.
The Chad M. Beatty Award is given annually at Fall Session to the outstanding non-officer senior.
The Blake Alexander Campbell Memorial Award is given annually at Fall Session to a freshman Representative or Senator who, in the opinion of the Election and Awards Committee and the Executive Council, shows himself to be a positive representative for the future of SCSL through statesmanship, honor, courage, and integrity.
The Best Written Brief award is given annually at Fall Session to the delegate(s) who, in the opinion of the Justices of the Supreme Court, shows exceptional legal writing skills.
The Best Oral Argument award is given annually at Fall Session to the delegate(s) who, in the opinion of the Justices of the Supreme Court, shows excellent use of language skills, communication skills, and the art of advocacy.
The Best Senator Award is given annually at Fall Session to the Senator who shows himself to be an accomplished speaker and conscientious statesman. The Senators shall nominate candidates for the Best Senator Award and then each Senator shall cast one vote for one of the nominees as the last order of business of the Senate. The Lieutenant Governor shall cast a vote in case of a tie. The Election and Awards Committee shall administer and count the ballots.
The Best Representative Award is given annually at Fall Session to the Representative who shows himself to be an accomplished speaker and conscientious statesman. The Representatives shall nominate candidates for the Best Representative Award and then each Representative shall cast one vote for one of the nominees as the last order of business of the House of Representatives. The Speaker of the House shall cast a vote in case of a tie. The Election and Awards Committee shall administer and count the ballots.
The Best Legislation Award is given annually at Fall Session to the Author whose legislation, in the opinion of Election and Awards Committee, best manifests thorough research, topicality, and excellent use of language. The committee is not limited to bills presented to the House or Senate.
The Best Delegation Award is given annually at Fall Session to the small, medium, and large delegations that, in the opinion of the Election and Awards Committee, best exemplified cohesion and activity.
The Chad M. Beatty Award is given annually at Fall Session to the outstanding non-officer senior.
The Blake Alexander Campbell Memorial Award is given annually at Fall Session to a freshman Representative or Senator who, in the opinion of the Election and Awards Committee and the Executive Council, shows himself to be a positive representative for the future of SCSL through statesmanship, honor, courage, and integrity.
The Best Written Brief award is given annually at Fall Session to the delegate(s) who, in the opinion of the Justices of the Supreme Court, shows exceptional legal writing skills.
The Best Oral Argument award is given annually at Fall Session to the delegate(s) who, in the opinion of the Justices of the Supreme Court, shows excellent use of language skills, communication skills, and the art of advocacy.