Accolades Winners - Arts at Michigan

Winners (2024)

In 2024, we solicited nominations from all student arts organizations. Nominees were voted on by the U-M community, and the winners were announced in the April 24th print edition of the Michigan Daily and on social media.

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Theatre
Malaysian Students Association

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Musical Theatre
MUSKET

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Vocal & A Cappella Music
Maize Mirchi Acappella

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Instrumental Music
Groove

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Ensemble Dance
Revolution Chinese Yoyo

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Event Production
Photonix

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Comedy or Improv
Midnight Book Club

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Literary Arts
What the F Magazine

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Publication Design
SHEI Magazine

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Visual Arts
SHEI Magazine

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Film & Video
The Michigan Animation Club

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Fashion
SHEI Magazine

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Alternative Performance
Groove

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Community Arts Engagement
Prison Creative Arts Project Student Executive Board

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Photonix

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Cultural Arts Practice
Revolution Chinese Yoyo

Outstanding Achievement by an Emerging Arts Organization
Hopelessly Yellow

Lifting Voices Award for a Student Organization giving voice to underrepresented communities and stories
The Black Film Society and MUSIC Matters (tie)
Special Recognition Award for a Student Organization Demonstrating the Power of the Arts
Michigan Songwriters Collective

Winners (2023)

In 2023, we solicited nominations from all student arts organizations. Nominees were voted on by the U-M community, and the winners were announced in the April 19th print edition of the Michigan Daily and on social media.

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Theatre
Not Even Really Drama Students (NERDS)

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Musical Theatre
MUSKET

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Vocal & A Cappella Music
Maize Mirchi Acappella

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Instrumental Music
Groove

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Ensemble Dance
Revolution Chinese Yoyo

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Event Production
TEDxUofM

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Comedy or Improv
RC Players

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Literary Arts
What the F Magazine

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Publication Design
What the F Magazine

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Visual Arts
Photonix

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Film & Video
The Michigan Animation Club

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Fashion
SHEI Magazine

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Alternative Performance
Michigan Pole Dance Society

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Community Arts Engagement
MUSIC Matters

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Revolution Chinese Yoyo

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Cultural Arts Practice
Revolution Chinese Yoyo

Outstanding Achievement by an Emerging Arts Organization
In the Round Productions at UM

Lifting Voices Award for a Student Organization giving voice to underrepresented communities and stories
What the F Magazine

Special Recognition Award for a Student Organization Demonstrating the Power of the Arts
Digital Painting (DigiPaint)

Winners (2022)

In 2022, we solicited nominations from all student arts organizations. Nominees were voted on by the U-M community, and announcements were made online for winners in 19 awards categories. If you missed our video announcements, you can watch them here.

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Theatre
Midnight Book Club

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Musical Theatre
MUSKET

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Vocal & A Cappella Music
Maize Mirchi Acappella

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Instrumental Music
Groove

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Ensemble Dance
Revolution Chinese Yoyo

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Event Production
MUSIC Matters

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Comedy or Improv
Midnight Book Club

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Literary Arts
SHEI Magazine

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Publication Design
SHEI Magazine

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Visual Arts
Midnight Book Club

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Film & Video
Multiverse Media

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Fashion
SHEI Magazine

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Alternative Performance
Groove

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Community Arts Engagement
MUSIC Matters

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Interdisciplinary Collaboration
SHEI Magazine

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Cultural Arts Practice
Revolution Chinese Yoyo

Outstanding Achievement by an Emerging Arts Organization
The Michigan Archive

Lifting Voices Award for a Student Organization giving voice to underrepresented communities and stories (more info about Lifting Voices)
The Michigan Gayly

Special Recognition Award for a Student Organization Demonstrating the Power of the Arts
Empty Mug Records

Winners (2021)

In 2021, we solicited nominations from all student arts organizations. Nominees were voted on by the U-M community, and announcements were made online for winners in 19 awards categories. If you missed our video announcements, you can watch them here.

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Theatre
Not Even Really Drama Students (NERDS)

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Musical Theatre
MUSKET

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Vocal & A Cappella Music
Maize Mirchi Acappella

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Instrumental Music
Michigan Pops Orchestra

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Ensemble Dance
Photonix

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Event Production
MEMCO

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Comedy or Improv
ComCo

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Literary Arts
SHEI Magazine

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Publication Design
SHEI Magazine

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Visual Arts
UMMA Student Engagement Council

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Film & Video
MUSKET

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Fashion
SHEI Magazine

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Alternative Performance
Michigan Pole Dance Society

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Community Arts Engagement
Prison Creative Arts Project

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Interdisciplinary Collaboration
SHEI Magazine

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Cultural Arts Practice
Arab Student Association

Outstanding Achievement by an Emerging Arts Organization
BlueNote Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Lifting Voices Award for a Student Organization giving voice to underrepresented communities and stories (more info about Lifting Voices)
Not Even Really Drama Students (NERDS)

Special Recognition Award for a Student Organization Demonstrating the Power of the Arts
MA:E Magazine

Winners (2020)

In 2020, we solicited nominations from all student arts organizations. Nominees were voted on by the U-M community, and announcements were made online for winners in 19 awards categories. If you missed our video announcements, you can watch them here.

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Theatre
Basement Arts

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Musical Theatre
MUSKET

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Vocal & A Cappella Music
Maize Mirchi Acappella

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Instrumental Music
Michigan Pops Orchestra

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Ensemble Dance
Michigan Ballroom Dance Team

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Event Production
Photonix

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Comedy or Improv
The Every Three Weekly

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Literary Arts
SHEI Magazine

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Publication Design
SHEI Magazine

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Visual Arts
Photonix

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Film & Video
M-Agination Films

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Fashion
SHEI Magazine

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Alternative Performance
Michigan Pole Dance Society

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Community Arts Engagement
Michigan Pops Orchestra

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Interdisciplinary Collaboration
SHEI Magazine

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Cultural Arts Practice
Arab Student Association

Outstanding Achievement by an Emerging Arts Organization
The Michigan Gayly: LGBTQ+ Issues

Lifting Voices Award for a Student Organization giving voice to underrepresented communities and stories (more info about Lifting Voices)
University Students Against Rape

Special Recognition Award for a Student Organization Demonstrating the Power of the Arts
What The F Magazine

Winners (2019)

In 2019, we solicited nominations from all student arts organizations. Nominees were voted on by the U-M community, and announcements were made online for winners in 18 awards categories. If you missed our video announcements, you can watch them here.

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Theatre
Basement Arts

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Musical Theatre
MUSKET

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Vocal & A Cappella Music
Sirens A Cappella

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Instrumental Music
Michigan Pops Orchestra

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Ensemble Dance
Michigan Ballroom Dance Team

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Event Production
MUSIC Matters

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Comedy or Improv
The Every Three Weekly

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Literary Arts
SHEI Magazine

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Publication Design
SHEI Magazine

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Visual Arts
Live In Color

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Film & Video
Sisters in Cinema

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Fashion
SHEI Magazine

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Alternative Performance
Photonix

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Community Arts Engagement
Seven Mile

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Photonix

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Cultural Arts Practice
Maize Mirchi A Cappella

Outstanding Achievement by an Emerging Arts Organization
Blank Space Workshop

Special Recognition Award for a Student Organization Demonstrating the Power of the Arts
RC Players

Winners (2018)

In 2018, we solicited nominations from all student arts organizations. Nominees were voted on by the U-M community, and announcements were made online for winners in 18 awards categories. If you missed our video announcements, you can watch them here.

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Theatre
Not Even Really Drama Students- NERDS

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Musical Theatre
MUSKET

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Vocal & A Cappella Music
Amazin' Blue

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Instrumental Music
WCBN-FM

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Ensemble Dance
Ballroom Dance Team

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Event Production
MUSIC Matters

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Comedy or Improv
The Every Three Weekly

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Literary Arts
The Every Three Weekly

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Publication Design
SHEI Magazine

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Visual Arts
Prison Creative Arts Project

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Film & Video
Filmic Productions

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Fashion
SHEI Magazine

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Alternative Performance
Ballroom Dance Team

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Community Arts Engagement
Ballroom Dance Team

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Prison Creative Arts Project

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Cultural Arts Practice
Swing Ann Arbor

Outstanding Achievement by an Emerging Arts Organization
Not Even Really Drama Students- NERDS

Special Recognition Award for a Student Organization Demonstrating the Power of the Arts
Yoni Ki Baat

Winners (2017)

In 2017, we solicited nominations from all student arts organizations. Nominees were voted on by the U-M community, and announcements were made online for winners in the following awards categories:

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Theatre
Basement Arts

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Musical Theatre
MUSKET

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Vocal & A Cappella Music
The Michigan G-Men

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Instrumental Music
Michigan Pops Orchestra

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Ensemble Dance
Impact Dance

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Event Production
MUSIC Matters

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Comedy or Improv
The Every Three Weekly

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Literary Arts
The Every Three Weekly

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Publication Design
SHEI Magazine

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Visual Arts
SHEI Magazine

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Film & Video
WOLV TV

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Fashion
Bronze Elegance

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Alternative Performance
Revolution Chinese Yo-Yo

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Community Arts Engagement
MUSIC Matters

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Interdisciplinary Collaboration
MUSIC Matters

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Cultural Arts Practice
Revolution Chinese Yo-Yo and Swing Ann Arbor (TIE)

Outstanding Achievement by an Emerging Arts Organization
Art on the Diag- D/ART

Special Recognition Award for a Student Organization Demonstrating the Power of the Arts
Michigan Sahana

Winners (2015)

In 2015, we solicited nominations from all registered student arts organizations and, after student voting was complete, there was an awards ceremony where the following awards were handed out to winners in the categories listed below:

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Theatre
RC Players

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Musical-Theatre
MUSKET

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Vocal Music
University of Michigan Women's Glee Club

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Instrumental Music
Groove Performance Group

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in A Cappella
Amazin' Blue

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Cultural Dance
Michigan Izzat

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Ensemble Choreography
Dance2XS Michigan

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Production Design
Basement Arts

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Comedy or Improvisation
ComCo

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Publication Design
The Every Three Weekly

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Overall Literary Publication
The Every Three Weekly

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization inCurated Visual Art
Prison Creative Arts Project

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Film
M-agination Films

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Fashion
SHEI Magazine

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Alternative Performance
Ballroom Dance Team

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Arts Outreach
Ready Set Start

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Cross-Field Collaboration
Prison Creative Arts Project

Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Cultural Advancement
Revolution Chinese yo-yo Performance Group

Winners (2014)

In 2014, we solicited nominations from all registered student arts organizations and, after student voting was complete, there was an awards ceremony where the following awards were handed out to winners in the categories listed below:

Winner of Best Theatrical Performance:
Basement Arts: The Motherf***er with the Hat

Winner of Best Musical-Theatre Performance: MUSKET:
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING

Winner of Best A Cappella Cover Song:
Kopitonez A Cappella

Winner of Best Cultural Dance Performance:
Michigan Izzat

Winner of Best Choreography for an Ensemble Dance Group:
EnCore

Winner of Outstanding Production Design Award: MUSKET:
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING

Winner of Best Performance by an Ensemble Musical Group:
Groove: #TrashTag

Winner of Best Comedy or Improv Performance: ComCo:
My Big Fat Greek Yogurt

Winner of Best Publication Design:
What the F Magazine

Winner of Best Overall Literary Publication:
Every Three Weekly

Winner of Best Curated Visual Art Exhibit:
Prison Creative Arts Project: 19th Annual Exhibition of Art by Michigan Prisoners

Winner of Best Exhibited Student Work:
Michigan Ice Carving Team: Swordfish

Winner of Best Short Film:
Filmic Productions: The Team

Winner of Best Variety Show:
Groove: Now 10: That's What I Call Groove!

Winner of Arts Outreach Award:
Kappa Kappa Psi

Winner of Cross-Field Collaboration Award:
RhythM Tap Ensemble

Winner of Cultural Advancement Award:
Chinese Drama Club

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