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It’s that time of year again when we celebrate and recognise all the students who have made outstanding contributions to the student experience at St Mary's!

Nominations are now open - click here to nominate a fellow Simmie if you think they've gone above and beyond to make the student experience better.

Join us for our SU Awards ceremony on Wednesday 14th May, with a drinks reception from 7pm!

We can't wait to see you there!

Check out the categories below!

Undergraduate Course Rep of the year

The Undergraduate Course Rep of the Year award recognises an undergraduate course rep who has effectively represented students at Student/Staff forums and Big Rep Meetings, is a role model for their Faculty/Institute and SMSU and demonstrates positive attitude towards students/staff whilst showing real desire to improve students’ academic experience.

Postgraduate course rep of the year

The Postgraduate Course Rep of the Year award recognises a postgraduate course rep who has effectively represented students at Student/Staff forums and Big Rep Meetings, is a role model for their Faculty/Institute and SMSU and demonstrates positive attitude towards students/staff whilst showing real desire to improve students’ academic experience. 

Subject chair of the year

The Subject Chair of the Year award recognises a Subject Chair who has gone above and beyond as the lead student representative for their Faculty/Institute, demonstrates a passion for improving students acaedmic experience and is a dedicated SMSU team member who has attended and promoted academic engagement events.

Outstanding contribution to inclusion

The Outstanding Contribution to Inclusion award recognises an individual or group who has been a committed member of SMSU and shown great passion and leadership on EDI issues.  

Society of the year

The Society of the Year award recognises a society that:

• Demonstrates effective administration and organisation 

• Helps to build a positive image of SMSU/St Mary’s 

• Can evidence the support of other clubs/societies and/or adopts charitable fundraising 

• Demonstrates good behaviour and attitude in all activities 

Most improved society of the year

The Most Improved Society of the Year award recognises a society that has: 

• Increase in membership 

• Improvement in administration 

• Involvement in the wider St Mary’s Community 

• Improvement in reach/achievement 

Most charitable society of the year

The Most Charitable Society of the Year award reognises a society that has led innovative fundraisers for charitable causes.

Committee member of the year

The Committee Member of the Year award recognises a committee member that:

• Maintains effective administration of their society 

• Is a role model for the society and SMSU 

• Demonstrates support for other clubs/societies and SMSU 

Outstanding contribution to fundraising

The Outstanding Contribution to Fundraising award recognises a student or group that has gone above and beyond with regards to  fundraising either as part of their club/society or just as an individual.

Outstanding contribution to volunteering

The Outstanding Contribution to Volunteering award recognises a student or group that has a positive attitude towards volunteering either as part of their club/society or just as an individual.

EDI Chair of the year

The EDI Chair of the Year award recognises an EDI Chair who has gone above and beyond as the lead student representative for their group, demonstrates a passion for improving students experience and is a dedicated SMSU team member who has attended and promoted student engagement events.

Student Leaders Award

The Student Leaders Award recognises an individual who has gone above and beyond during their time at St Mary's to improve the experience for their peers. Recipients need to have shown exemplary leadership skills and demonstrated that their work has benefitted fellow students, the wider community, and their future employment. 

Changemaker of the year

The Changemaker of the Year award recognises a student or student group that is passionate about making a change on campus and beyond. They may have contributed to campaigns, student life or fundraising, volunteering or community based activity. 

Outstanding contribution to the St Mary's community

The winner will have gone above and beyond in a number of roles and will be an ambassador for the work and values of the Students' Union. They will be a champion for improving the student experience on campus. 

Student staff member of the year

The winner will have gone above and beyond in their employment as a staff member of SMSU or St Mary's University.