Awards and Nominations (Halifax)
Nominations for 2020–21 will close on Feb. 28, 2021
Every year, there are over 70 awards given to Dalhousie students and societies who demonstrate leadership, civic engagement, and exemplary contributions to the community.
Awards are separated into 5 nomination categories:
NOMINATION CATEGORIES
Category | Criteria |
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Residence Life | - Must be a current member of a residence hall community at Dalhousie. |
Student Life & Community Service | - Contributes to the life of the Dalhousie, Halifax or greater communities. - Demonstrates personal values through action. - Creates or contributes to new initiatives that inspire others. - Contributes to a culture of student leadership and social responsibility. |
Academic Life | - Involved outside of the classroom in faculty and/or student societies events and initiatives. - Encourages their peers to engage in faculty events. - Demonstrates passion for the discipline. - Takes initiative in creating new opportunities. |
Student Societies | - DSU ratified society and/or club that demonstrates significant contributions and impact in the community. |
Graduating Students | - Awarded to graduating students who are receiving an IMPACT award. |
WHO CAN NOMINATE?
Anyone can nominate a student or society for an IMPACT award and we encourage staff, faculty and students to submit nominations. You can even nominate yourself if you wanted to. Nominations open in mid November and close early February.
Nominations are accepted for all Dalhousie students regardless of level or year of study provided they meet the specific criteria for each award.
HOW TO NOMINATE
Nominations for the 2020–21 Impact Awards will remain open until February 28, 2021.
When nominating an individual be as detailed as possible about a student's accomplishments and involvement and prove how they fit the award criteria. It may be helpful to talk with a student in person about their achievements to better inform your nomination.
AWARDS & CRITERIA
In addition to above, the following awards have additional criteria. The recipients of these awards are determined by the Dalhousie Student Union Impact Awards Selection Committee.