Date: Monday, August 4, 2025 - Fri , August 29, 2025 (all day) - The Founders Award of Excellence was established in 1994 to honor students who embody the qualities of creativity, discovery, and leadership, and the values of pride and responsibility at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Eligible nominees must be enrolled as a sophomore, junior, senior, fifth-year architecture student, or graduate student in the fall semester of 2025. Nominations should be submitted via emailed Qualtrics Form no later than August 29.