Student group awards
Our student groups provide students with opportunities to meet new people, learn new skills, and best of all, have fun. They build communities and friendships that can last a lifetime.
The student group awards are about recognising the contributions, successes and impact of our different student groups.
The award descriptions and their criteria can be found below.
Best student group
This award goes to the student group which has made the biggest overall impact. These are student groups that have built a strong and connected community amongst their members and provided a regular programme of engaging and diverse activities and events, contributing to a positive student experience.
Best new student group
This award is for the best new group created since September 2024, which has exceeded expectations. They may have excelled at member recruitment, put on brilliant events, or made a positive impact on the University community.
Best student group event
This award is for the student group which has delivered a brilliant or memorable event (or impactful series of connected events) since September 2024. The winning event will have engaged students effectively and contributed to building a sense of community on campus. The event will have been well-planned and executed, including ensuring it is accessible and inclusive.
Best committee member
Group committee members play a central role in creating community through their group’s activities. This award is for a committee member who has excelled in their role and gone above and beyond the expectations of their duties. They have followed the correct procedures for running their group, regularly listened to and valued members’ feedback and displayed excellent teamwork.
How to nominate
Nominations have now closed.
Only group committee members can make a nomination for the group awards.
The committee should submit a joint nomination for the first three categories.
For best committee member, committee members (limited to president, finance officer and events officer) can nominate either themselves or one of the other committee positions listed. Unfortunately other committee positions are not eligible for the award.