Enter: Cambridge Students’ Awards
DEADLINE: THURSDAY 23 March
The Cambridge Students' Awards celebrates the achievements of Cambridge students who volunteer across the university and wider Cambridge community. Whether you are in a society, campaign, JCR/MCR committee or another area of student volunteering, we want to recognise you!
Cambridge University students and staff can nominate individuals or groups in any one or multiple of the following categories. Student groups and individuals can also self-nominate, and the winners must be registered students or a group registered with Cambridge SU.
During the shortlisting and awarding process, we will be looking for projects and initiatives that are particularly student-led, as the Cambridge Students’ Awards have been created to celebrate the impact that students have on their own communities and university life.
Awards nominations are open from Thurs 16th February to 12pm on Thurs 23rd March
CATEGORIES
Contribution to Access and Widening Participation
Awarded to a student or group who has made an exceptional contribution to improving access and widening participation in Cambridge, either at a College, Faculty or University level. They will have dedicated time to tackling the barriers faced by students who are underrepresented in Higher Education and presenting a true image of Cambridge life.
The winner of this award may be a student or group who has organised an event, volunteered time to mentor prospective students or otherwise made efforts to demystify the Cambridge experience.
Contribution to the City
Awarded to a student or group who has contributed to the wider Cambridge community. Whether this is launching a new project that has had a positive impact on residents of Cambridge or dedicating a large portion of their time to bettering the community, this award recognises those who have helped the city.
The winner of this award could be an individual or group who has partaken in a community scheme, worked with a local charity, or set up a volunteering initiative.
Contribution to Student Community
Awarded to a student or group who has made a positive impact on their student community. The winner of this award will have shown a high level of commitment to improving the student experience through organising or leading activities, and creating strong connections with other students.
The winner of this award could be an individual or group who has run events, led projects or connected like-minded people to build or strengthen a student community.
Contribution to Equality and Liberation
Awarded to a student or group who has worked to improve the experience of marginalised groups within the University and has been a key advocate for equality. This may have been achieved by being involved in a project, campaign or event which has been designed to support students from marginalised groups or educate others on their experiences. As well as this, the the student or group advocates for equality in the university environment.
The winner of this award could be an individual or group whose work may create spaces for marginalised students, educate others on their experiences or lobby for change
Campaign Impact
Awarded to a student or group that has led a campaign or project which has had a positive impact on Cambridge students and/or the wider community. This award recognises the hard work and continual effort of students trying to improve the lives of others, whether a campaign or project has been won or has just begun.
The winner of this award could be an individual or group who has used creative and innovative methods to increase awareness for their campaign, or made significant steps to achieving their goal.
Event of the Year
Awarded to a student or group who has organised or hosted an impactful event. The event was creative and innovative, displayed through an original event, as well as a high level of organisation. The event will have had an excellent reception from attendees, and shown high levels of inclusivity and accessibility.
The winner of this award will have created an event that had an impact on the student community, whether it be for a cause or student group benefit.
Academic Rep of the Year
Awarded to an student or group who is a part of the school and subject rep system, with a commitment to student voice across the University. The rep or team of reps who win this award will have a track record of working to ensure the student body is represented in their academic spaces.
The winner of this award could have collaborated across the faculty or school on a campaign to tackle an issue impacting education, hosted an event to build a subject community, or communicated clearly with their cohorts on current issues.
College Officer of the Year (Undergraduate)
Awarded to an officer or group of officers on a College undergraduate committee who has positively contributed to the College community. This could be by hosting a great event or introducing a new initiative, campaigning work on an issue impacting students within the college, or commitment to the remit of their role.
The winner of this award could have lobbied their College to improve an aspect of student experience, strengthened relationships within the student community or engaged other students in their work.
College Officer of the Year (Postgraduate)
Awarded to officer or group of officers on a College postgraduate committee who has positively contributed to the College community. This could be by hosting a great event or introducing a new initiative, campaigning work on an issue impacting students within the college, or commitment to the remit of their role.
The winner of this award could have lobbied their College to improve an aspect of student experience, strengthened relationships within the student community or engaged other students in their work.
Society of the Year
Awarded to a society who have gone above and beyond in the past year. The society has consistently contributed to bettering the student experience through a variety of incredible accomplishments, hosting events that are of an exceptionally high standard, and a hard-working committee that ensures they are representing the voices of their members. Above all, the winning society is committed to delivering the best experience possible.
Any student group registered on our SU website page is legible for this award. If you would like to put forward a society that is not registered with the SU, then please contact us at Activities@cambridgesu.co.uk.