Awards & Recognition

 

 

Student Life is proud to honour the achievements and contributions of campus and community leaders who have made a lasting difference in the lives of our students and in the strong relationship that is fostered between the campus and greater community.  

Congratulations to our  2011 Award recipients and to all those who were nominated.

The following Student Life Recognition Awards are presented each year to deserving students, staff, faculty and community members:

Nominations are now open for all awards. Forms are available below. Please note, most forms must be submitted electronically.

Accessibility Award - due February 29th, 2012

The Accessibility Award was established in 2007 by Student Life and the Human Rights and Equity Office to promote accessibility on campus and to recognize contributions of community members who remove barriers and create an inclusive environment. The Awards honours any individual or group, including students, staff, and faculty, who have contributed significantly to accessibility at the University of Guelph.

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André Auger Citizenship Award - due February 29th, 2012

The André Auger Citizenship Award was established in 2000 to honour André Auger who served as Director of the Counselling & Student Resource Centre from 1973-2000. Each year, the Citizenship & Leadership Education program celebrates the leadership, vision and compassion that characterised André's contributions on campus and in the local community through the presentation of this award to an undergraduate or graduate student who has consistently demonstrated a sense of personal responsibility and commitment toward community that is worthy of notice.

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Brian D. Sullivan Student Leadership Award - due February 29th, 2012

The Brian D. Sullivan Student Leadership Award was established in honour of Brian Sullivan who served as Associate Vice-President, Student Affairs from 1988 to 1999. This award is presented to a graduating student who has made significant contributions to student leadership through her/his involvement as an elected or appointed student representative at the University of Guelph

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Emilie Hayes Award for Community Partnerships - due February 29th, 2012

The Emilie Hayes Award for Community Partnerships is presented annually to a community member and/or non-profit organization that has partnered with campus staff and/or faculty, in order to provide an outstanding learning opportunity for University of Guelph students.  

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Gordon Nixon Leadership Award (GNLA) - due February 17th, 2012

The Gordon Nixon Leadership Award was established by the Annual Fund (formerly the Alma Mater Fund) in recognition of Gordon Nixon (OAC '37) and his outstanding contributions in support of student life, alumni activities, and fundraising at the University of Guelph.  Annual grant funding of up to $10, 000 is available to one or more campus-based student organizations for support of significant new initiatives that promote student involvement, service and leadership.  Funds are provided through donations to the Annual Fund.

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Kishaadigeh Aboriginal Student Award

 

The Kishaadigeh Award "She Who Guards the Lodge: was established in 2010 to honour Jaime Mishibinijima, who served as teh Aboriginal Student Advisor from 2003-2010. This award is presented to an Aboriginal Student enrolled in an associate diploma, undergraduate, or graduate program of study at the University of Guelph, University of Guelph-Humber, College D'Alfred, Kemptville, or Ridgetown Colleges who is engaged in co-curricular activities that enrich their educational experience and is achieving well academically. The recipient is also connected in meaningful ways to the larger community, actively encouraging others to become involved and is a role model for other Aboriginal learners.

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Roberta Mason Award - due February 29th, 2012

The Roberta Mason Award, formerly the Rookie Involvement Award, was renamed for Roberta Mason who, throughout her time as a student, professional staff and Director of Student Life & Career Services, served as a champion for the advancement of programs and services that fully engage students in the life of our campus. The award recognizes a student in any semester that, for the first time, has become actively involved in campus life and has made outstanding contributions to a club or organization at the University of Guelph.

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R.P. Gilmor Student Life Award - due February 29th, 2012

This annual award was established in honour of R.P. Gilmor who served as the Provost of the University of Guelph from 1967 to 1987.  Both his vision of and dedication to student life has helped shape Student Affairs at the University of Guelph. This award is presented to an individual student or student group AND an individual staff or faculty member/group who shares Paul Gilmor's commitment to improving the student experience and has contributed to the betterment of student life at the University of Guelph.

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Be The Change - Nominations now open! Closes February 10th, 2012

The Be The Change award is a unique award that recognizes those individuals and groups on campus that are affecting positive change in our world.  Annually, both individuals and campus groups are honoured at the annual Student Life Recognition Banquet.  Do you know someone who is 'being the change'?  It's easy to nominate them! 

Be The Change - Eligibility and Criteria

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 CSA Teaching Excellence Award - Apply Now

The Central Student Association (CSA), representing all undergraduate students at the University of Guelph, values highly the important role that outstanding instructors provide to undergraduate education. Established in 1990, the CSA's Teaching Excellence Award endeavors to provide recognition and appreciation for the contributions of outstanding instructors to teaching and learning.

For more information contact csaacad@uoguelph.ca

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Congratulations to our 2011 Award Recipients

Accessibility Award:
The Accessibility Conference Committee

André Auger Citizenship Award:
Jordan Thompson

Brian D. Sullivan Student Leadership Award:
Harrison Todd

Emilie Hayes Award for Community Partnership:
Joshua Duplantis

Kishaadegeh Aboriginal Student Award:

Raven Romijn

Roberta Mason Rookie Involvement Award:
Lucas Burton

R.P. Gilmor Student Life Award:
Brittany Brassard

Be The Change: Bracelet of Hope: Derek Alton and Christina Thomson; WUSC - local chapter; Yvonne Su & Gracen Johnson; and Kelly Hadfield

CSA Teaching Excellence Award:
Dr. Bettina Kalisch and Dr. Ruediger Mueller 

For more information about the awards contact student@uoguelph.ca or ext. 52214.

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