Every year, over 400 students give their time for free to ensure their class has a voice or to run an activity, leisure or academic group. Some students instead inspire us by the way in which they tackle life, sometimes in difficult conditions but nonetheless always moving forward! We think this is pretty cool and that their efforts should be recognised and the Awards aim to do just that!
Both staff and students are invited to make their choice and put forward a deserving individual for one of the award categories - the more the better! A panel is then put together to select those that particularly stand out in each award category.
All students, nominated or not, will then be invited to join us for the UCSU Ball & Awards which this year will take place on Friday 28th March. The event will be held at Ashton Hall in Lancaster and free transport will be provided for any student who wishes to attend.
The event will include a short presentation on the activity of UCSU, a buffet, the Awards and DJ and dance, all for the price of £5.00.
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Check out this year's nominees
REP AWARDS
Award criteria
These awards are for Student Representatives who have made a positive contribution to the student experience of their course. This could be by actively campaigning for a change, by supporting and listening to others or generally by being someone who has tangibly and regularly strived to make a difference. There is one Award per Institute and a chance to win the Rep of the Year Award.
GROUP AWARDS
| Leadership Award |
Award criteria Groups would not exist without the dedication of the students who set aside the time to run them! This award is for a committee member who has consistently shown effort by doing tasks that have enabled events. Who can put forward this award? Students in a group including leaders and UCSU Activity Officer & Groups Coordinator |
| Grassroots Award |
Award criteria The Award aims to recognize a group that has emerged this year and has come out running and had a big impact this year. This could be by growing its membership or by providing regular activities from the start. Who can put forward this award? Students in a group including leaders and UCSU Activity Officer & Groups Coordinator |
| Sporting Achievement Award |
Award criteria This Award is for the sporting group that has had the most success and achievement this year. This could be in terms of competitive wins or in terms of providing skill and/or team work development as well as enjoyment to its members. Who can put forward this award? Sporting group members and leaders only + Sport Centre University staff |
| Student Group of the year Award |
Award criteria Whether a club or society, big or small, this group has made every effort to offer the best for its members. This Award has been set aside to celebrate every activity and fun moment this group has provided over the year. Who can put forward this award? Any student in a group, including group leaders |
| Web Whispers Award |
Award criteria This award is set aside for a student – led group that has made effective, creative and regular use of social media to promote themselves, their activities and/or their values Who can put forward this award? Any student, including group members and leaders |
| Activity & Academic Officer’s Choice |
Award criteria The work of a UCSU Officer is not easy but sometimes it is guided and shaped by the inspiration of a student they have come in contact with, during their term of office. This award was created to recognize just that! Who can put forward this award? This Award can only be used by the Activity & Academic Officer |
EXCEPTIONAL AWARD
Shining Light Award
Award criteria
This award is given to a student who has shown exceptional talent and has been able to make a positive impact not just to their own learning but to that of others. They may have had to overcome personal or academic barriers but despite this, they worked steadily on to achieve their goal.
