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. 

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. 

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.

The Campaign of the Year award recognises a campaign that saw high student engagement and involvement, positive outcomes and feedback from students and a strong purpose to change or improve the lives of students. 

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.  

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 

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 

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

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 

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.

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 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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