The Student Leadership Awards is an annual event that brings the Douglas College community together to celebrate exceptional student leaders and faculty/staff who have made an outstanding contribution to student engagement.
2022 Student Leadership Award Winners
Student Leader Award
Aly Hillaby, Bachelor of Social Work
Jaden Haywood, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management
Mehre Dlir, Bachelor of Business Administration
Up and Coming Student Leaders of the Year Award
Akshara Sharma, Post-Baccalaureate Diploma, Finance
Hannah Lohnes, Early Childhood Education Diploma
Myungsan Yun, General Studies
Taranjeet Parmar, Bachelors of Psychology
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS!
2022 Nominees
Student Leader Award
Akshara Sharma, Post-Baccalaureate Diploma, Finance
Aly Hillaby, Bachelor of Social Work
Amrita Ramkumar, Bachelor of Business Administration
Axel Bernoe, Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
Bikrum Hothi, Bachelors of Physical Education and Coaching, Kinesiology
Daniela Castillo Sanchez, Marketing Diploma, Management
Doyinsola Agbaje, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management
Hailie Hunter, Bachelor of Arts, Child and Youth Care
Jaden Haywood, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management
Kristen Apodaca, Bachelor of Business Management, Financial Services
Maya Moalla, Bachelor of Arts, Criminology
Mehre Dlir, Bachelor of Business Administration
Myat Noe Pwint, Bachelor of Arts, Child and Youth Care
Up and Coming Student Leaders of the Year Award
Akshara Sharma, Post-Baccalaureate Diploma, Finance
Aly Hillaby, Bachelor of Social Work
Hannah Lohnes, Early Childhood Education Diploma
Heewon La, Marketing Diploma, Management
Ivanna Smetanska, Post-Baccalaureate Diploma, Health Information Management
Karan Gill, General Business Diploma
Luna Wagner, Bachelors of Physical Education and Coaching
Myungsan Yun, General Studies
Taranjeet Parmar, Bachelors of Psychology
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL NOMINEES!
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
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Has held at least one significant leadership position on campus or off campus
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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
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Demonstrates the ability and willingness to mentor fellow students
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Has dedicated a significant amount of effort and energy toward bettering the student experience through involvement in campus and community activities
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Has been enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits, within any program or faculty, during the previous Fall Semester or Winter Semester
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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:
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Minimum two letters of reference; at least one must be from an employer, volunteer coordinator or instructor.
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An updated resumé
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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.
Eligibility criteria
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Has held a student assistant or volunteer role on campus
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Has made a positive impact on the student experience by creating a community on campus
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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
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Work done by faculty/staff member directly affects the student experience and community
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Has made exceptional contributions to student learning (in and out of the classroom) and student development
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Upholds College values of inclusion and equity
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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.