Nominations for the Student Life Awards are open! Club and RSG executives can enter their own organization for up to five awards, and service coordinators can also nominate their service. In addition, all members of the student union can nominate a student who deserves an individual award. Don't miss this chance to showcase student engagement and have a chance to win a beautiful trophy at the ceremony on April 4, 2024! Please note: individual prizes also come with scholarships!
The deadline to submit nominations is March 3rd.
Recognizes a student club that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to community service, fundraising, and social impact through charitable initiatives.
Celebrates a club that fosters student engagement and well-being through fun, leisure, and social activities, creating an inclusive and welcoming environment.
Honors a club that promotes cultural awareness, diversity, and inclusivity through events, discussions, and activities that celebrate various traditions and heritages.
Acknowledges a club that provides spiritual guidance, fosters a sense of community, and organizes meaningful religious or faith-based activities for students.
Recognizes a club that has made significant contributions to the academic development of students through mentorship, workshops, networking, and intellectual engagement.
Celebrates a club that excels in artistic expression, innovation, and creative initiatives, whether in the fields of visual arts, music, writing, design, or performing arts.
Awards a sorority or fraternity that has demonstrated leadership, strong community involvement, and a positive impact on campus life.
Recognizes a sports club that has excelled in athletic achievement, teamwork, and promoting physical fitness and sportsmanship among students.
Highlights an outstanding club event that was well-organized, and had a significant positive impact on student life.
Honors a club that has demonstrated exceptional creativity and effectiveness in marketing, branding, and outreach to engage students.
Recognizes a newly established club that has made a strong impact within its first year through engagement, programming, and leadership.
Celebrates a club that actively promotes bilingualism and inclusivity, ensuring that both English and French speakers feel welcomed and represented.
The Club Administration Service (CAS) Award is presented by the Club Administration Service Office team to recognize a student club that has demonstrated exceptional organization, leadership, and engagement in managing their club’s operations. This award highlights a club that has gone above and beyond in administrative excellence, ensuring smooth operations, effective communication, and strong collaboration within the student community.
Recognizes a STEM-focused club that has demonstrated outstanding contributions in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics. This award honors clubs that promote innovation, research, skill development, and student engagement in STEM fields through events, projects, and outreach in 2024.
Celebrates a business or entrepreneurship-focused club that has excelled in fostering leadership, professional development, and business-related initiatives. This award highlights clubs that provided networking opportunities, hands-on experience, or innovative projects in areas such as finance, marketing, management, and entrepreneurship.
Recognizes a club dedicated to the humanities and social sciences, that has made a significant impact on campus this year. This award is given to a club that engages students in critical discussions, artistic or literary expression, historical or philosophical appreciation, or social advocacy, contributing to a richer and more inclusive academic environment.
Honours a club that has demonstrated exceptional dedication to community service, social justice, or advocacy efforts. This award recognizes clubs that have made a meaningful impact through volunteer work, awareness campaigns, political and civic engament, policy initiatives, or other efforts that promote positive change within the university or the broader community.
Recognizes the most outstanding Recognized Student Government (RSG) that has demonstrated exceptional leadership, advocacy, and engagement in supporting students within its faculty or program
Honors an RSG that has excelled in clear, creative, and effective communication strategies, using marketing, social media, and outreach to engage students and promote initiatives.
Celebrates an RSG-organized event that was well-executed, and had a meaningful impact on students by fostering engagement, networking, or academic enrichment.
Acknowledges an RSG-led initiative that made a significant contribution to a charitable cause, community service, or social impact, demonstrating a strong commitment to philanthropy.
Recognizes an RSG for organizing an outstanding Francophone event that promoted francophone culture, language, and inclusivity within the student body.
Awards an RSG that successfully collaborated with other student governments to host a well-coordinated and impactful event that strengthened campus connections.
Recognizes the most outstanding Service that has demonstrated exceptional achievement, and engagement in supporting students
Highlights an outstanding Service event that was well-organized and had a significant positive impact on student life.
The Jock Turcot Award, named after a former Student Union President, is presented to an undergraduate student at the University of Ottawa who embodies leadership, teamwork, and collaboration to enhance student life. This prestigious award recognizes a student who has made a significant and positive impact on the university community while demonstrating integrity and a commitment to uplifting others.
Recognizes an outstanding club president who has demonstrated exemplary leadership, dedication, and innovation in managing their club, fostering growth, and enriching student life. Runner-ups will also be acknowledged for their contributions. Presidents must have been elected.
Honors a Recognized Student Government President who has made significant contributions to their association through exceptional leadership and time commitment, innovation and commitment to representing students within their faculty or program.
Celebrates an individual who has made a significant impact through their volunteer involvement in a University of Ottawa Student Union (UOSU) service, going above and beyond to support students and improve campus life.
Recognizes a student who has demonstrated remarkable dedication and contributions to a Recognized Student Government, going above and beyond in student advocacy, event planning, philanthropy or governance. They may have held executive, director or 101 week role(s).
Awards a student who has gone above and beyond in their involvement with a club, showing dedication, leadership, and a lasting impact on its success and student engagement. They may have been a club executive or general member who has contributed significantly to the club.
Recognizes a first-year student who has already made an outstanding impact on student life through leadership, innovation, or active involvement in clubs or Registered Student Governments. They must have started their studies at the University of Ottawa in September 2024.
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