Student Leadership Awards

The Student Leader Award of Distinction recognizes student leaders who exemplify outstanding leadership characteristics and demonstrate the ability to build community through initiatives or projects both on and off campus. 

This is a monetary award with prizes ranging from $500 to $1,000. 

Eligibility criteria

• Has held at least one significant leadership position on campus or off campus 

• Has made a significant impact on the Douglas College student experience through any of the following: student groups, campus events/programs, community and civic initiatives 

• Demonstrates the ability and willingness to mentor fellow students 

• Has dedicated a significant amount of effort and energy toward bettering the student experience through involvement in campus and community activities 

• Has been enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits, within any program or faculty, during the previous Fall Semester or Winter Semester 

• Has a minimum 2.0 grade point average 

Additional requirements for nominees

If you have been nominated, you must submit the following documentation to complete your eligibility: 

1. Minimum two letters of reference; at least one must be from an employer, volunteer coordinator or instructor. 

2. An updated resumé 

3. Unofficial transcript showing you are in good academic standing 

Nomination

Students may only be nominated once per award. Please check with the student you wish to nominate prior to submitting a nomination form to see if they have already been nominated; if they have, you can further their nomination with a letter of reference. 

When you’re ready, fill out the nomination form. 

This award celebrates students who have shown a commitment to the Douglas College community in a volunteer or student assistant capacity. Going above and beyond to create inclusive and memorable experiences for others, being a positive role model, and creating a community on campus are some of the criteria taken into consideration for award recipients.

Please note this is a non-monetary award. 

Eligibility criteria

• Has held a student assistant or volunteer role on campus 

• Has made a positive impact on the student experience by creating a community on campus  

• Demonstrated leadership qualities and a commitment to improving the student experience at Douglas College 

Nomination

Students may only be nominated once per award. Please check with the student you wish to nominate prior to submitting a nomination form to see if they have already been nominated; if they have, you can further their nomination with a letter of reference. 

When you’re ready, fill out the nomination form.

There are two awards in this category, one for a College staff member and another for a faculty member. These awards recognize Douglas College staff and faculty members whose work has significantly enhanced the student experience. These individuals go above and beyond their job description to support student learning and development. This may include student mentoring, student group advising, experiential learning program management, or championing student ideas and/or feedback. These individuals' efforts and achievements remind us of our common purpose - to support students in their learning and development. 

Please note these are non-monetary awards. 

Eligibility criteria

• Work done by faculty/staff member directly affects the student experience and community 

• Has made exceptional contributions to student learning (in and out of the classroom) and student development 

• Upholds College values of inclusion and equity 

• Work enhances student involvement in the campus community 

Nomination

Staff/faculty can only be nominated once. Additional nominators can support their nomination with a letter of reference. 

When you’re ready, fill out the nomination form.