At an annual ceremony, the Office of the Vice-President, Students, recognizes exceptional contributions and significant improvements to the student experience and learning environment at UBC. It is a terrific opportunity to celebrate and recognize some of the members of our community who make an important impact on students’ lives and learning experiences.
We are seeking your help in identifying and nominating deserving members of our community. As you will see from the brief description of the Student Development Awards below, it is possible to nominate an individual student, faculty or staff member, or a program/department.
Margaret Fulton Award – For an individual
This award is granted to an outstanding individual (student, faculty, or staff) who has made a contribution to student development and the university community in honour of Dr. Fulton’s commitment to university access and student learning.
Helen McCrae Award – For a service for students provided by AMS, GSS, or UBC
This award is granted to recognize a service for students provided by the AMS, GSS, or UBC in honour of Dr. McCrae’s commitment and contributions to community.
Alfred Scow Award – For an undergraduate program or department
This award is granted to an undergraduate program or department that has contributed to student development in honour of Judge Scow’s commitment to UBC and demonstrated vision, integrity, and dedication to social justice.
Peter Larkin Award – For a graduate program or department
This award is granted to a graduate program or department that has contributed to student development in honour of Dr. Larkin’s dedication and passion for teaching and graduate education in justice.
Nomination process
Nominations should include the following:
- a written statement from the nominator
- two supporting letters outlining details regarding the exceptional contributions or improvements (at least one of the two supporting letters should be submitted from a student or student group where possible)
The deadline for nominations is Monday, February 19, 2018.
Please submit nominations here: webforms.students.ubc.ca/vps/student-development-awards.
For more information regarding the criteria that guides the evaluation of nominations, and to see past recipients, visit: vpstudents.ubc.ca/student-development-awards.
