Congratulations Maya on winning the Impact Award!
The IDS Department is proud to announce that Maya Bellamy is one of the 2025-26 recepients! We are so proud of her achievement !
Impact Awards winners for 2025-2026
On Wednesday, March 25, Dalhousie students, faculty, staff, and other community members and supporters gathered together for the 15th annual Impact Awards, celebrating the efforts and achievements that Dal students and student groups make outside of the classroom.
Maya Bellamy an IDS student from Hanover, Ontario was one of the recepients .
Demonstrated exceptional leadership and sustained impact within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences through extensive involvement in faculty governance and student engagement.
Served in multiple leadership roles within the Dalhousie Arts and Social Science Society, including two years as Vice President Academic and one year as President.
Represented students on numerous faculty committees, contributing to academic development, equity and inclusion initiatives, student appeals processes, and teaching awards discussions.
Led a major revitalization of the Arts and Social Science Society by strengthening executive coordination, improving outreach, and rebuilding relationships with departmental societies.
Significantly increased student engagement in faculty programming, from small gatherings to large events attended by hundreds of students.
Expanded support for departmental societies by relaunching the DASSS Council, improving grant access, and introducing shared resources to strengthen student initiatives.
Provided additional leadership through involvement with the International Development Education and Awareness Society, organizing programming focused on global awareness, dialogue, and community engagement.
- Demonstrated a sustained commitment to strengthening faculty community, governance, and student representation within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
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