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The Student Leader Award recognizes student leaders who exemplify outstanding leadershipÌýcharacteristics andÌýdemonstrate the ability to build community through initiatives or projects both on and off campus.Ìý

This is a monetary award with prizes ranging from $500 to $1,000.Ìý

Eligibility criteria

• Has held at least one significant leadership position on campus or off campusÌý

• Has made a significant impactÌýonÌýthe ÇïϼÂ×Àí student experience through any of the following: student groups, campus events/programs, community and civic initiativesÌý

• Demonstrates the ability and willingness to mentor fellow studentsÌý

• Has dedicated a significant amount of effort and energy towardÌýbettering the student experience through involvement in campus and community activitiesÌý

• Has been enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits, within any program or faculty, during the previous FallÌýSemesterÌýorÌýWinterÌýSemesterÌý

• Has a minimum 2.0Ìýgrade point averageÌý

Additional requirements for nominees

If you have been nominated, youÌýmust submit the following documentationÌýto completeÌýyourÌýeligibility:Ìý

1. Minimum two letters of reference; at least one must be from an employer, volunteer coordinator or instructor.Ìý

1. An updated resuméÌý

1. Unofficial transcript showing you are in good academic standingÌý

Nomination

Students may only be nominated once per award. Please check with the student you wish to nominate prior to submitting a nomination form to see if they have already been nominated; if they have, you can further their nomination with a letter of reference.

This award celebrates students who have shown a commitment to the ÇïϼÂ×Àí community in a volunteer or student assistant capacity. Going above and beyond to create inclusive and memorable experiences for others, being a positive role model, and creating a community on campus are some of the criteria taken into consideration for award recipients.

Eligibility criteria

• Has held a student assistant or volunteer role on campusÌý

• Has made a positive impact on the student experience by creating a community on campusÌýÌý

• Demonstrated leadership qualities and a commitment to improving the student experience at ÇïϼÂ×ÀíÌý

Nomination

Students may only be nominated once per award. Please check with the student you wish to nominate prior to submitting a nomination form to see if they have already been nominated; if they have, you can further their nomination with a letter of reference.Ìý

There are two awards in this category, one for aÌýCollegeÌýstaff member and another for a faculty member. These awards recognize ÇïϼÂ×Àí staff and faculty members whose work has significantly enhanced the student experience. These individuals go above and beyond their job description to support student learning and development. This may include student mentoring, student group advising, experiential learning program management, or championing student ideas and/or feedback. These individuals' efforts and achievements remind us of our common purpose - to support students in their learning and development.Ìý

Please note these are non-monetary awards.Ìý

Eligibility criteria

• Work done by faculty/staffÌýmemberÌýdirectlyÌýaffectsÌýthe student experience and communityÌý

• HasÌýmade exceptional contributions to student learning (in and outÌýof the classroom) and student developmentÌý

• UpholdsÌýCollege values of inclusion and equityÌý

• WorkÌýenhances student involvement in the campus communityÌý

Nomination

Staff/faculty can only be nominated once. Additional nominators can support their nomination with a letter of reference.Ìý

TheÌýGlobalÌýCitizenship Dean’s Awards recognize students from across ÇïϼÂ×Àí that embodyÌýglobalÌýcompetencies in action. Award winners show commitment toÌýglobalÌýcitizenship through their studies (course selection and experiences) and through their community engagement.Ìý Across contexts, they also demonstrate high levels of practicalÌýglobalÌýcompetencies such as, perspective-taking,ÌýglobalÌýself-awareness, critical thinking and intercultural communication skills.

This annual awardÌý

• is worthÌý$1500Ìýfor each recipient
• there is one recipient for each of ÇïϼÂ×Àí's six faculties

This award is administered byÌýGlobalÌýEngagement Office. For more details including eligibility and application, please click:Ìý