UF Impact Leaders Awards

Undergraduate & Graduate students who complete the core course and engage in experiential learning consulting projects in the greater-Gainesville community are recognized as “UF Impact Leaders,” to formalize and recognize their education and experience in impact-focused entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Students who study impact, practice impact, create impact, and share their impact stories will receive their UF Impact Leaders Awards.

Tracks are available for both undergraduate and graduate students to earn their UF Impact Leaders Awards and have the opportunity to:

1. Study Impact: by earning a passing grade in the Intro course, ENT3503/ENT6506 (additional options to fulfill the Study Impact requirement are below)
2. Practice Impact: by earning a passing grade in one of the three Impact Consulting Courses (ENT4934/ENT6930) offered each Spring Mod 3 — working as a consultant on an experiential learning project for a for-profit or nonprofit venture in the greater-Gainesville community
3. Create Impact: by engaging on campus & in the community by completing an Impact Internship or by developing an impact venture and competing in the Impact Award category of The Big Idea Business Plan
4. Tell Your Impact Story: by submitting an Impact Leader Report by the deadline prior to graduation

UF Impact Leaders will receive UF Impact Leaders Awards consisting of a digital badge from Credly, a certificate for their achievement, as well as honors cords for commencement celebrations.

Study Impact

Earn a passing grade in the Intro course (ENT3503/ENT6506).

Practice Impact

Work as a consultant on experiential learning project for a for-profit or nonprofit venture in the greater-Gainesville community, by participating in at least one of the following:

Other Practice Impact Options

Complete another substantive impact consulting project– be sure to receive approval from Dr. Joys prior to beginning (examples include: continue an Experiential Learning Consulting Project from a prior ENT class; complete a semester-long impact-focused consulting project with Enactus, Gatornest, or through the IA Internship Program; complete a MDP program Field Practicum; serve as a consultant to one of the participants in the Veterans Entrepreneurship Program). Again, please email Impact Leaders regarding the options above so we can help you to move forward and ensure your successful completion of the Practice Impact requirement.

Create Impact

Engage on campus & in the community through at least one of the following activities:

Other Create Impact Options

Complete another substantive endeavor to create impact – be sure to receive approval from Dr. Joys prior to beginning (examples include: represent UF at a business pitch or plan competition (like TCU Values & Ventures, GNV Startup weekend, Startup Games, etc.) with an impact-focused venture; start an impact-focused venture and join one of our local incubators/accelerators (the Gator Hatchery, Innovation Hub, StarterSpace, etc.); win a grant from the Brown Center for Leadership & Service; serve on the leadership team of one of EIC’s student organizations). Again, please email Impact Leaders regarding the options above so we can help you to move forward and ensure your successful completion of the Create Impact requirement.

Tell Your Impact Story

Submit your Impact Leader Report:
Apply to certify your status as an Impact Leader by submitting an online form with evidence that you completed the requirements & sharing about your impacts by November 15 (for Fall), March 15 (for Spring), or July 1 (for Summer) of your graduating semester.