Student Leadership Awards are presented to students noted for their exceptional leadership within three different categories: Academic, Campus and Community.

Academic Leadership

Students may be selected in recognition of their significant contributions as leaders within their area of study. To be nominated, students must demonstrate the potential to further pursue their area of study and be involved with scholarly work that will result in the advancement of their discipline. Therefore, students must be engaged in research or some other scholarly activity that is exceptional and outside the normal expectations of their program.

Nomination Criteria

• Faculty will normally nominate a student in this category.
• Nominees must be full-time UNBC students beyond their first year who are in good academic standing.

Campus Leadership

To be nominated, students must use their leadership to influence campus affairs to create a sense of community on a UNBC campus. Students enhance the campus culture by encouraging others to become involved and attempts to improve the quality of life for all students. Students must be actively and meaningfully engaged in a club or student organization, student government, athletics, and/or student support services.

Nomination Criteria

• Faculty, administration/support staff, alumni and/or peers will normally nominate a student in this category.
• Nominees must be full-time UNBC students beyond their first year who are in good academic standing.

Community Leadership

To be nominated, students must have made a significant contribution to an external community organization or group. As volunteers, students used their knowledge gained at UNBC to affect the success of the community organization. Their leadership and participation must provide a demonstrated benefit and show a concern for local issues and/or residents.

Nomination Criteria

• Faculty, administration/support staff, alumni, peers, external organizations and/or community groups will normally nominate a student in this category.
• Nominees must be full-time UNBC students beyond their first year who are in good academic standing.