In a normal year, we would be at the De Vere Beaumont hosting a big ceremony to celebrate the achievements of our student groups, but sadly this is just not possible this year. However, while this year has been challenging to say the least, you have all still managed to accomplish so much and deserve to be recognised. Even though we can’t have red carpet photos and welcome drinks together, join us on Instagram at 7pm where we will hand out awards for all of the great work you have done this year.
To reflect the current climate of student groups we have made some updates to the awards and criteria. Download the criteria PDF below for a full breakdown of each award.
The Panel
All nominations will be decided by a panel comprising of:
- Vice President Societies and Sport
- Sports Clubs Coordinator
- Student Opportunities Manager
- Societies, Sports and Opportunities Executive representative
- Active Lifestyle & Sport representative
For the following award a further representative will join the panel:
- Sophie Christiansen Shield: Vice President Wellbeing and Diversity
Individual
Crest
Awarded to someone who has gone above and beyond the call of duty of any member/committee member throughout their years of participation and has shown outstanding dedication and commitment to their group. In 2021, this takes into consideration the effect that Covid-19 has had on group activity, and how individuals have helped their group to adapt to this.
Vice President’s Cup
Awarded to someone who has shown outstanding dedication to Student Opportunities, going above and beyond to make a difference to societies/media and wider student engagement, and dedicating their time to a number of different areas with the Students’ Union and student groups.
Full Colours
Awarded to individuals who have received Half Colours in the past two years, and have been performing at a level that would have made them an excellent candidate for Full Colours in 2020/21. Clubs can nominate up to two candidates who in a normal year would have represented a College sports team and met the specific criteria for their sport which is based on playing ability.
Club Colours
Clubs are able to award up to five individuals who might have received Half Colours if they had the chance and demonstrated exceptional levels of performance in the short time physical activity was possible.
Group
Fundraising and Campaigning
Awarded to a group that has made significant impact through fundraising or campaigning. This should include work with national charities or local charities, work towards improving the lives of their members and students around them or tackling issues that directly impact students.
Sophie Christiansen Shield
This award is named after alumnus and 8x Paralympic Gold medallist, Sophie Christiansen. The winner will be a club that has gone to great lengths to not only make their club as inclusive and as accessible as possible, but have also educated their members as to why this is so important. This takes into account where groups have made an effort to adapt and make their group more accessible within a Covid-19 world.
Innovation in Adversity
Awarded to a group that has adapted their activity as a result of the pandemic, has continued to alter their activity in response to regularly changing restrictions, and has used innovative techniques to overcome the adversity Covid-19 has caused.
Digital Community
Awarded to a group that has made a significant effort to create an online community, keep members engaged and promote positivity amongst their members throughout the challenges this year has presented.
Club of the Year
Awarded to the most outstanding club of the year and takes into account every aspect of the club including organisation, development, volunteering or community work, fundraising, general service and social life. This year, this award will particularly consider the important role of physical activity in mental health for club members, and will reward clubs who have adapted and engaged with their members to put on activity through this year.