Excellence in Leadership Awards

Success Leader Banquet and Awards Ceremony: 2013

The Student Success Centre is supported by over 250 student staff and volunteers, who assist us in our goal of supporting the Success of Western Students from their admission into Western, throughout their undergraduate and graduate / professional degrees, and into rewarding careers. This year, we are hosting a banquet to appreciate all of the amazing work you do! A meal will be provided, and we will be announcing our Excellence in Leadership Award recipients at the banquet!

Success Leader Banquet and Excellence in Leadership Awards Ceremony:

Tuesday, March 26th, 2013
5:00pm-7:30pm
London Hall

If you are a success leader interested in attending the banquet, please RSVP online no later than Sunday, March 17, 2013 by clicking here.

Excellence in Leadership Awards 2013

Award Descriptions

(#) indicates how many of each award is given out

Nomination deadline is Sunday, March 17, 2013 (*please note that if you are submitting a hard copy nomination, these must be dropped off at the Student Success Centre Front desk no later than Friday, March 15 at 4:30pm). Please submit electronic nomination forms via email to success_awards@uwo.ca or a hardcopy in person to The Student Success Centre front desk, UCC 210.

For nomination forms, click here.

Dr. Susan Rodger Student Leadership Award (1)

This award recognizes the overall outstanding contributions made to the Leadership & Mentorship Program at The University of Western Ontario. The award recognizes innovation, length of service, dedication to students and the development of future student leaders.

The nomination can be made by a Student Success Centre staff person, a Peer Mentor, Team Leader, Student Coordinator, or Western Student.  In the nomination letter, please outline the leadership qualities and abilities the individual has demonstrated and what contributions they have made to the Western peer mentor community, citing specific examples.

LAMP Team Leader of the Year (1)

This award recognizes a LAMP Team Leader who has shown exceptional dedication and leadership throughout the year and whose involvement has had a significant impact within LAMP. 

LAMP Leadership Chair of the Year (1)

In the positions inaugural year, this award recognizes a LAMP Leadership Chair who has shown exceptional dedication, initiative and leadership throughout their involvement in the role and whose contribution has had a significant impact within LAMP. 

LAMP Peer Mentor of the Year (1)

This award recognizes the outstanding leadership of a LAMP Peer Mentor and honors their dedication to their First Year Students and to the program as a whole.

LAMP First Year Student of the Year (1)

This award recognizes a first year student who shows dedication and involvement and aspires to improve and contribute to The Student Success Centre and LAMP.

Dr. Jack Russel Off- Campus Student Leadership Award (1)

This award recognizes outstanding service to off-campus students at The University of Western Ontario. The award recognizes innovation, length of service, dedication to students and the development of future student leaders.

The nomination can be made by a Student Success Centre staff person, an OC Soph, OC Committee Chair, OC student, Student Coordinator.  In the nomination letter, please outline the leadership qualities and abilities the individual has demonstrated and what contributions they have made to the off campus community citing specific examples.

SOCS Soph of the Year (1)

This award is given to an off-campus Soph who demonstrates consistent involvement and dedication.  This Soph has also contributed to the betterment of the Centre, SOCS, and the needs of the OC first-year students.

SOCS Frosh of the Year (1)

Is awarded to a first year, off-campus student who shows dedication and involvement and who aspires to improve and contribute to the Centre and SOCS.

SOCS Faculty Soph of the Year (1)

Is awarded to a faculty Soph who is affiliated with OC and who demonstrates consistent involvement and dedication to the overall program.  The Soph has also contributed to the betterment of the Centre, SOCS, and the needs of the OC first-year students.

CSL Leadership Award (2)

This award recognizes significant contributions to Community Service Learning Programs at Western through consistent participation, innovative ideas, and support of the program. This individual has acted as a leader in the CSL world at Western, and other Student Success Centre programs. This individual has helped promote a sense of civic engagement and social responsibility among other Western students.

Career Leader Award (1)

This award recognizes the contribution of one Career Leader who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to and involvement in the Career Leader program. The recipient will have exceeded expectations in furthering the work of the Student Success Centre and providing leadership and support to students, staff and other Career Leaders.

Leadership Educator of the Year (1)

This award is presented to a Leadership Education Program (LEP) facilitator who has embodied the qualities of leadership excellence and who has shown a strong commitment to both the program and its participants.

Scholars Choice Leadership Award (1)

Is given to the student who has demonstrated leadership excellence within the Scholars Electives program  They have shown initiative, dedication and have had a positive impact on the program as well as the Student Success Centre as a whole.

Western Scholars Leadership Award (1)

Is given to the student who has demonstrated leadership excellence within the Western Scholars program  They have shown initiative, dedication and have had a positive impact on the program as well as the Student Success Centre as a whole.

SAGE Student of the Year (1)

This award recognizes the contributions of an outstanding mature student who embodies the spirit of life-long learning and has been an integral part of The SAGE Society.

The Student Success Centre Award of Excellence (1)

This award is given to the student who has been an invaluable member of the larger Student Success Centre team.  They are engaged in the various Student Success Centre programs, provide their leadership on a regular basis and to whom the staff are truly grateful.

The nominations for this award will come directly from full-time Student Success Centre Staff.  

The Innovation Awards (multiple)

Given to students who have gone above and beyond regular roles and responsibilities and demonstrated innovation by improving existing programming or initiating a new idea and/or event.  These are peer nominated and should include in the nomination form what the nominee has done, as well as outlining his or her leadership qualities.