The Student Leadership Awards is an annual event hosted by Student Life that brings the Douglas College community together to celebrate exceptional student leaders and faculty/staff that have made an outstanding contribution to student engagement. This event provides an opportunity to showcase the hard work and dedication of those who have made such a positive impact within the college and community at large.
Nomination Period
The nomination period runs Jan. 13 to Feb. 16, 2025 at 5pm. Since there are requirements for nominees in order to complete their nomination, the deadline to nominate award recipients is final and there will be no extensions.
Please note, there have been some significant changes to the award descriptions this year. Please read the descriptions carefully to familiarize yourself with the new awards and eligibility requirements.
Nominee Requirements
You may only be nominated once per award; if you receive additional offers of nomination, please request the prospective nominator submit a letter of reference instead to support your existing nomination. If you have been nominated for the Student Leader Award, there are additional requirements for you to complete; please see the details in the award description below.
Award Details
The Student Leader Award 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 2.67 cumulative grade point average
Additional requirements for nominees
If you have been nominated, you must submit the following documentation to complete your eligibility:
- Minimum two letters of reference; at least one must be from an employer, volunteer coordinator or instructor.
- An updated resumé
- Unofficial transcript showing you are in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.67
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.
Submit a nomination here!
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.
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
- Earned a 2.67 term GPA in their last active term
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.
Submit a nomination here!
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. Please check with the staff or faculty 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 support.
Submit a nomination here!
The Global Citizenship Dean’s Awards recognize students from across Douglas College that embody global competencies in action. Award winners show commitment to global citizenship through their studies (course selection and experiences) and through their community engagement. Across contexts, they also demonstrate high levels of practical global competencies such as, perspective-taking, global self-awareness, critical thinking and intercultural communication skills.
This annual award
- is worth $1500 for each recipient
- there are two recipients for each of Douglas College's six faculties
This award is administered by Global Engagement Office. For more details including eligibility and application, please click: Global Citizenship Dean’s Awards