Student Achievement Awards Ireland

Nominations Page

On this page you should select the award being nominated for and fill in the relevant form as completely as possible, including any requested documentation.

To be eligible for an award the recipients must have been, at the time relevant for the award, enrolled as students at a member organisation of the Union of Students in Ireland.

There is no charge to enter or receive a Student Achievement Award.

 

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The NStEP Academic Representative of the Year - Ionadaí Acadúil na Bliana

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The most successful nominees will have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to representing their classmates In this section, we are particularly interested to hear how the nominee has gone above and beyond to ensure that their classmates’ interest is represented.0 / 250
Extraordinary student representation involves making a difference to aspects of their peers’ student experience. Nominees are expected to outline how their work has had an impact on the student experience and involved going “above and beyond” to do so.0 / 250
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There are no marks on offer for the supporting materials and these are optional (with the exception of the Media awards where they are essential to the judging of the award). However, judges may use submitted materials to inform their overall impression of the nomination and nominees are encouraged to carefully consider what additional material they submit.

I certify that I have read, and that this nomination complies with, the Terms and Conditions of the awards as published.

The HEA Access Champion of the Year - Curadh Rochtana na Bliana
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The short lister may award marks on a discretionary basis where they are satisfied that the response represents relevant participation in campaigning or advocating for access to education.0 / 200
The most successful nominees should be those who have assumed leadership roles to campaign on an issue or issues related to access to education. They will have demonstrated a diverse, systematic and goal-focused approach. They have an idea of what they want to achieve and how they want to achieve it.0 / 250
The short lister may award marks based on the value they believe the nominee(s) have brought to support access to education.0 / 100
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There are no marks on offer for the supporting materials and these are optional (with the exception of the Media awards where they are essential to the judging of the award). However, judges may use submitted materials to inform their overall impression of the nomination and nominees are encouraged to carefully consider what additional material they submit.

I certify that I have read, and that this nomination complies with, the Terms and Conditions of the awards as published.

The Plan International Social Justice Campaign of the Year - Feachtas Ceartais Shóisialta na bliana

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The highest-scoring campaigns should demonstrate a clear focus on promoting social justice or citizenship, and how they get their message across.0 / 200
This award specifically seeks to recognise campaigns which made progress towards its stated objectives in social justice. Nominees will need to evidence prior consideration of what they wanted to achieve from the campaign, and to include an honest assessment of how successful they were. Campaigns should be student-focused and seek to engage as many students as possible within the target group.0 / 250
The point of this question is not to penalise campaigns run by better-resourced groups, but to evaluate the success of the campaign in relation to the available resources. A well-funded campaign that is highly successful should not be penalised. These marks can be rewarded on a discretionary basis in line with how effectively the judge believes the available budget for the campaign was used.0 / 100
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There are no marks on offer for the supporting materials and these are optional (with the exception of the Media awards where they are essential to the judging of the award). However, judges may use submitted materials to inform their overall impression of the nomination and nominees are encouraged to carefully consider what additional material they submit.

I certify that I have read, and that this nomination complies with, the Terms and Conditions of the awards as published.

Gradam Seaimpín mac léinn na bliana don Ghaeilge - urraithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge
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The highest-scoring campaigns shall be those which demonstrate a clear focus on improving, promoting or protecting an aspect of academic interest. Campaigns should be assessed on their purpose, their messaging, their relevance to students, their promotion, their events, and their achievements.0 / 200
This award specifically seeks to recognise campaigns which made progress towards its stated objectives. Nominees will need to evidence prior consideration of what they wanted to achieve from the campaign, and to include an honest assessment of how successful they were. Campaigns should be student-focused and seek to engage as many students as possible within the target group.0 / 300
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There are no marks on offer for the supporting materials and these are optional (with the exception of the Media awards where they are essential to the judging of the award). However, judges may use submitted materials to inform their overall impression of the nomination and nominees are encouraged to carefully consider what additional material they submit.

I certify that I have read, and that this nomination complies with, the Terms and Conditions of the awards as published.

Gradam Feachtas Gaeilge na Bliana - urraithe ag Raidió Rí Rá

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The highest-scoring campaigns shall be those which demonstrate a clear focus on improving, promoting or protecting an aspect of academic interest. Campaigns should be assessed on their purpose, their messaging, their relevance to students, their promotion, their events, and their achievements.0 / 200
This award specifically seeks to recognise campaigns which made progress towards its stated objectives. Nominees will need to evidence prior consideration of what they wanted to achieve from the campaign, and to include an honest assessment of how successful they were. Campaigns should be student-focused and seek to engage as many students as possible within the target group.0 / 300
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There are no marks on offer for the supporting materials and these are optional (with the exception of the Media awards where they are essential to the judging of the award). However, judges may use submitted materials to inform their overall impression of the nomination and nominees are encouraged to carefully consider what additional material they submit.

I certify that I have read, and that this nomination complies with, the Terms and Conditions of the awards as published.

Charity Champion of the Year - Curadh Carthanachta na Bliana
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Nominees should demonstrate a high level of commitment to charitable initiatives and should have taken a focused and organized approach to their work in this area.0 / 200
Successful nominees aren’t necessarily just those who have raised the most money. They should also have demonstrated innovation in their approach and have engaged a large number of students from a range of backgrounds in their work, as well as engaging external organisations such as charities in their work.0 / 250
The point of this question is not to penalise charitable initiatives by better funded Students’ Unions, clubs/societies or individuals but to evaluate the success of these initiatives in relation to the available resources. Well-funded charitable efforts that are highly successful should not be penalised. These marks can be rewarded on a discretionary basis.0 / 100
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There are no marks on offer for the supporting materials and these are optional (with the exception of the Media awards where they are essential to the judging of the award). However, judges may use submitted materials to inform their overall impression of the nomination and nominees are encouraged to carefully consider what additional material they submit.

I certify that I have read, and that this nomination complies with, the Terms and Conditions of the awards as published.

The BICS Large Club/Society of the Year - Club/Cumann na Bliana

Note: This award is divided into three categories automatically by the judging panel on the basis of the number of student members of the SU.

The categories are: 

Small SUs Medium SUs Large SUs
ATU Donegal SU ATU Galway Mayo SU DCUSU
ATU Sligo SU Maynooth SU TCDSU
ATU STACSSU MTU Cork SU UCCSU
DKITSU SETU Students’ Union CMLOnG
IADTSU TUSSU Students’ Union TU Dublin SU
MTU Kerry SU St Mary’s UC Belfast SU Queen’s University Belfast SU
NCADSU Stranmillis UC Belfast SU Ulster University SU
NCISU
CCSU
SERC SU
SRC SU
SWRC SU
BMC SU
NWRCSU
NRCSU
CAFRESU

 

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Nominees should outline their “outstanding” contribution, which should go “above and beyond” its core purpose, (e.g. a GAA club that is very good at GAA is not “outstanding” in this regard). The highest marks should go to groups who have engaged beyond their membership throughout the year towards the enhancement of the student experience.0 / 200
Nominees should outline how effectively their engagement has contributed to the enhancement of the student experience. The emphasis on this section is in demonstrating impact. In particular, nominees should demonstrate how they have overcome the practical challenges that clubs & societies have faced this year in order to contribute to the building/development of campus community.0 / 250
The point of this question is not to penalise better or less resourced clubs/societies, but to evaluate their success comparative to the resources available to them. These marks can be awarded on a discretionary basis.0 / 100
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There are no marks on offer for the supporting materials and these are optional (with the exception of the Media awards where they are essential to the judging of the award). However, judges may use submitted materials to inform their overall impression of the nomination and nominees are encouraged to carefully consider what additional material they submit.

I certify that I have read, and that this nomination complies with, the Terms and Conditions of the awards as published.

The BICS Club/Society of the Year - Club/Cumann na Bliana - Small SU

Note: This award is divided into three categories automatically by the judging panel on the basis of the number of student members of the SU.

The categories are: 

Small SUs Medium SUs Large SUs
ATU Donegal SU ATU Galway Mayo SU DCUSU
ATU Sligo SU Maynooth SU TCDSU
ATU STACSSU MTU Cork SU UCCSU
DKITSU SETU Students’ Union CMLOnG
IADTSU TUSSU Students’ Union TU Dublin SU
MTU Kerry SU St Mary’s UC Belfast SU Queen’s University Belfast SU
NCADSU Stranmillis UC Belfast SU Ulster University SU
NCISU
CCSU
SERC SU
SRC SU
SWRC SU
BMC SU
NWRCSU
NRCSU
CAFRESU

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Please fill out which students' union the nominee is a member of. Note that the Student Achievement Awards are only open to students attending one of USI's member organisations.
Nominees should outline their “outstanding” contribution, which should go “above and beyond” its core purpose, (e.g. a GAA club that is very good at GAA is not “outstanding” in this regard). The highest marks should go to groups who have engaged beyond their membership throughout the year towards the enhancement of the student experience.0 / 200
Nominees should outline how effectively their engagement has contributed to the enhancement of the student experience. The emphasis on this section is in demonstrating impact. In particular, nominees should demonstrate how they have overcome the practical challenges that clubs & societies have faced this year in order to contribute to the building/development of campus community.0 / 250
The point of this question is not to penalise better or less resourced clubs/societies, but to evaluate their success comparative to the resources available to them. These marks can be awarded on a discretionary basis.0 / 100
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There are no marks on offer for the supporting materials and these are optional (with the exception of the Media awards where they are essential to the judging of the award). However, judges may use submitted materials to inform their overall impression of the nomination and nominees are encouraged to carefully consider what additional material they submit.

I certify that I have read, and that this nomination complies with, the Terms and Conditions of the awards as published.

The BICS Club/Society of the Year - Club/Cumann na Bliana - Medium SU

Note: This award is divided into three categories automatically by the judging panel on the basis of the number of student members of the SU.

The categories are: 

Small SUs Medium SUs Large SUs
ATU Donegal SU ATU Galway Mayo SU DCUSU
ATU Sligo SU Maynooth SU TCDSU
ATU STACSSU MTU Cork SU UCCSU
DKITSU SETU Students’ Union CMLOnG
IADTSU TUSSU Students’ Union TU Dublin SU
MTU Kerry SU St Mary’s UC Belfast SU Queen’s University Belfast SU
NCADSU Stranmillis UC Belfast SU Ulster University SU
NCISU
CCSU
SERC SU
SRC SU
SWRC SU
BMC SU
NWRCSU
NRCSU
CAFRESU

 

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Please fill out which students' union the nominee is a member of. Note that the Student Achievement Awards are only open to students attending one of USI's member organisations.
Nominees should outline their “outstanding” contribution, which should go “above and beyond” its core purpose, (e.g. a GAA club that is very good at GAA is not “outstanding” in this regard). The highest marks should go to groups who have engaged beyond their membership throughout the year towards the enhancement of the student experience.0 / 200
Nominees should outline how effectively their engagement has contributed to the enhancement of the student experience. The emphasis on this section is in demonstrating impact. In particular, nominees should demonstrate how they have overcome the practical challenges that clubs & societies have faced this year in order to contribute to the building/development of campus community.0 / 250
The point of this question is not to penalise better or less resourced clubs/societies, but to evaluate their success comparative to the resources available to them. These marks can be awarded on a discretionary basis.0 / 100
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There are no marks on offer for the supporting materials and these are optional (with the exception of the Media awards where they are essential to the judging of the award). However, judges may use submitted materials to inform their overall impression of the nomination and nominees are encouraged to carefully consider what additional material they submit.

I certify that I have read, and that this nomination complies with, the Terms and Conditions of the awards as published.

The QQI Education Campaign of the Year - Curadh Oideachais na Bliana
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The highest-scoring campaigns shall be those which demonstrate a clear focus on improving, promoting or protecting an aspect of academic interest. Campaigns should be assessed on their purpose, their messaging, their relevance to students, their promotion, their events, and their achievements.0 / 200
This award specifically seeks to recognise campaigns which made progress towards its stated objectives. Nominees will need to evidence prior consideration of what they wanted to achieve from the campaign, and to include an honest assessment of how successful they were. Campaigns should be student-focused and seek to engage as many students as possible within the target group.0 / 250
The point of this question is not to penalise campaigns run by better-resourced groups, but to evaluate the success of the campaign in relation to the available resources. A well-funded campaign that is highly successful should not be penalised. These marks can be rewarded on a discretionary basis.0 / 100
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There are no marks on offer for the supporting materials and these are optional (with the exception of the Media awards where they are essential to the judging of the award). However, judges may use submitted materials to inform their overall impression of the nomination and nominees are encouraged to carefully consider what additional material they submit.

I certify that I have read, and that this nomination complies with, the Terms and Conditions of the awards as published.

The UNESCO Environmental and Sustainability Activism of the Year Gníomhaíochas Timpeallachta agus Inbhuanaitheachta na Bliana
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The shortlister may award marks on a discretionary basis where they are satisfied that the response represents relevant participation in activism.0 / 200
The most successful nominees should be those who have assumed a leadership role in campaign on an issue or issues of equality. Leaders in environmental activism will have demonstrated a diverse, systematic and goal-focused approach. Leaders in environmental activism are a combination of lobbyists, protesters, social media activists, speakers and organisers. They have an idea of what they want to achieve and how they want to achieve it.0 / 250
The point of this question is not to penalise activism by better-resourced groups, but to evaluate the success of activism in relation to the available resources. Well-funded activism that is highly successful should not be penalised. These marks can be rewarded on a discretionary basis.0 / 100
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There are no marks on offer for the supporting materials and these are optional (with the exception of the Media awards where they are essential to the judging of the award). However, judges may use submitted materials to inform their overall impression of the nomination and nominees are encouraged to carefully consider what additional material they submit.

I certify that I have read, and that this nomination complies with, the Terms and Conditions of the awards as published.

Equality Campaign of the Year - Feachtas Comhionannais na Bliana
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The highest-scoring campaigns should demonstrate a clear focus on improving, promoting or protecting an aspect of equality, and how they get their message across.0 / 200
This award specifically seeks to recognise campaigns which made progress towards its stated objectives. Nominees will need to evidence prior consideration of what they wanted to achieve from the campaign, and to include an honest assessment of how successful they were. Campaigns should be student-focused and seek to engage as many students as possible within the target group.0 / 250
The point of this question is not to penalise campaigns run by better-resourced groups, but to evaluate the success of the campaign in relation to the available resources. A well-funded campaign that is highly successful should not be penalised. These marks can be rewarded on a discretionary basis in line with how effectively the judge believes the available budget for the campaign was used.0 / 100
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There are no marks on offer for the supporting materials and these are optional (with the exception of the Media awards where they are essential to the judging of the award). However, judges may use submitted materials to inform their overall impression of the nomination and nominees are encouraged to carefully consider what additional material they submit.

I certify that I have read, and that this nomination complies with, the Terms and Conditions of the awards as published.

Individual Contribution to Student Media - Ionchur Aonair do Mheáin na Mac Léinn
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Nominees are encouraged to use this paragraph to highlight the strengths of their contribution to student media, and to bring to the judges’ attention anything they consider most relevant to their application. Please offer a discretionary mark out of 10 that represents your evaluation of how effectively the nominee has contributed to student media within their chosen field/s.0 / 200
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Nominees are asked to submit a maximum of three items for consideration - this could be three issues/episodes/videos or two items from different mediums. Nominees are encouraged to consider submitting items that represent the breadth of the individual’s contribution
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Nominees are asked to submit a maximum of three items for consideration - this could be three issues/episodes/videos or two items from different mediums. Nominees are encouraged to consider submitting items that represent the breadth of the individual’s contribution
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Nominees are asked to submit a maximum of three items for consideration - this could be three issues/episodes/videos or two items from different mediums. Nominees are encouraged to consider submitting items that represent the breadth of the individual’s contribution

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The ICOS International Student of the Year - Mac Léinn Idirnáisiúnta na Bliana
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The most successful nominees will have demonstrated their work and participation in student life - whether co-curricular or curricular. In this section, we are particularly interested to hear how the nominee has encouraged the participation, successful integration, academic success, wellbeing, or other success of other students. We are particularly interested to hear how the nominees will be expected to have demonstrated that their activities have been orientated towards these objectives.0 / 250
The nominee may be considered an “ambassador for student life in Ireland” and/or a “role model” through their extraordinary participation in student life. In this section, nominees are expected to outline how they have affected the student experience through their participation. We are particularly interested to hear how nominees have overcome the barriers to integration in the current academic year.0 / 250
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There are no marks on offer for the supporting materials and these are optional (with the exception of the Media awards where they are essential to the judging of the award). However, judges may use submitted materials to inform their overall impression of the nomination and nominees are encouraged to carefully consider what additional material they submit.

I certify that I have read, and that this nomination complies with, the Terms and Conditions of the awards as published.

The Mature Students Ireland Mature Student of the Year - Mac Léinn Aibí na Bliana
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Please fill out which students' union the nominee is a member of. Note that the Student Achievement Awards are only open to students attending one of USI's member organisations.
The most successful nominees will have demonstrated their work and participation in student life - whether co-curricular or curricular. In this section, we are particularly interested to hear how the nominee has encouraged the participation, successful integration, academic success, wellbeing, or other success of other students. We are particularly interested to hear how the nominees will be expected to have demonstrated that their activities have been orientated towards these objectives.0 / 250
The nominee may be considered an “ambassador for mature students in Ireland” and/or a “role model” through their extraordinary participation in student life. In this section, nominees are expected to outline how they have affected the student experience through their participation. We are particularly interested to hear how nominees have supported their fellow mature students in overcoming barriers to participation during the current academic year.0 / 250
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There are no marks on offer for the supporting materials and these are optional (with the exception of the Media awards where they are essential to the judging of the award). However, judges may use submitted materials to inform their overall impression of the nomination and nominees are encouraged to carefully consider what additional material they submit.

I certify that I have read, and that this nomination complies with, the Terms and Conditions of the awards as published.

Outstanding Mental Health Activism - Gníomhaíochas Sármhaith Meabhairshláinte
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In this section, the nominee should outline the range of activities undertaken under the rubric of activism. They should give a clear description of their objectives. They should prioritise details of activities and objectives over motivation.0 / 200
The most successful nominees are those whose activism has had a demonstrable positive impact. “Demonstrable” impact connotes a preference for something measurable (a policy change etc.), but a well-articulated explanation as to how activism has significantly raised awareness is also acceptable.0 / 250
The point of this question is not to penalise activism by better-resourced groups, but to evaluate the success of activism in relation to the available resources. Well-funded activism that is highly successful should not be penalised. These marks can be rewarded on a discretionary basis.0 / 100
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There are no marks on offer for the supporting materials and these are optional (with the exception of the Media awards where they are essential to the judging of the award). However, judges may use submitted materials to inform their overall impression of the nomination and nominees are encouraged to carefully consider what additional material they submit.

I certify that I have read, and that this nomination complies with, the Terms and Conditions of the awards as published.

Part-Time Officer of the Year - Oifigeach Páirtaimseartha na Bliana
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Shortlisters and judges should give the highest marks to nominees whose contribution to the work of their students’ union and/or their area of expertise or representation is beyond what is to be expected. Simply fulfilling the role as outlined is not sufficient to constitute “above and beyond”. Successful nominees should have contributed to a broad range of SU (Students Unions) activities, although exceptionalism in a specific brief is also important to recognise.0 / 250
The most successful nominees are those whose work has had a demonstrable positive impact on some area of student life. They needn’t have single-handedly lowered fees or changed policy, but students should have benefited from their work. This can either be through specific initiatives run by the PTO (Part Time Officer), or through their overall contribution to the students’ union. “Demonstrable” impact connotes something measurable, but a well-articulated explanation as to how a PTO has raised awareness or brought an important issue to the fore is also acceptable.0 / 250
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There are no marks on offer for the supporting materials and these are optional (with the exception of the Media awards where they are essential to the judging of the award). However, judges may use submitted materials to inform their overall impression of the nomination and nominees are encouraged to carefully consider what additional material they submit.

I certify that I have read, and that this nomination complies with, the Terms and Conditions of the awards as published.

The SIPTU Postgraduate Champion of the Year - Curadh Iarchéime na Bliana
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The purpose of this award is to recognise the work of students and student representatives in advocating for the interests of postgraduate students. Successful nominees will have demonstrated a sustained effort to championing the interests of postgraduate students throughout the year and will be able to evidence ongoing engagement and communication with postgraduate students.0 / 200
The most successful nominees should be those who created real change for postgraduate students through their work in the academic year 2022/23.0 / 250
Judges may award additional marks on the basis of the value they feel the nominee has brought to postgraduate life in Ireland.0 / 100
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There are no marks on offer for the supporting materials and these are optional (with the exception of the Media awards where they are essential to the judging of the award). However, judges may use submitted materials to inform their overall impression of the nomination and nominees are encouraged to carefully consider what additional material they submit.

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The STAND Student Activist of the Year - Gníomhaí Mac Léinn na Bliana
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The most successful nominees should be those who have assumed a leadership role in campaigning on an issue/s. Leaders in activism will have demonstrated a diverse, systematic and goal-focused approach. Leaders in activism are a combination of lobbyists, protesters, social media activists, speakers and organisers. They have an idea of what they want to achieve and how they want to achieve it.0 / 250
The most successful nominees are those whose activism has had a demonstrable positive impact on an issue. “Demonstrable” impact denotes a preference for something measurable (a policy change etc.), but a well-articulated explanation as to how activism has significantly raised awareness or brought an important issue to the fore is also acceptable.0 / 250
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There are no marks on offer for the supporting materials and these are optional (with the exception of the Media awards where they are essential to the judging of the award). However, judges may use submitted materials to inform their overall impression of the nomination and nominees are encouraged to carefully consider what additional material they submit.

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Student Media Outlet of the Year - Ardán Meáin Mac Léinn na Bliana
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Please include information on all of the below in bullet point form. Failure to provide the following will result in your nomination not being accepted. Audience and circulation size – e.g. how many papers you print, how many circulated, website views for digital media, video views, etc. Readership figures for print media, or estimates if you don’t have accurate readership statistics. Details of all channels you use to distribute both your media and individual stories: e.g. website, video, audio, social media channels. Please list. If none, state NONE. Social media reach and engagement – if your publication has its own social media e.g. Twitter, YouTube, Facebook etc. e.g. Twitter reach and engagement rate, FB reach and engagement rate, YouTube views Insta reach/engagement Any other demonstrable impact from your publication e.g. reports picked up by other media. Website audience figures – if you have a website. This can include Visitors/Users figures, Page Views, or Sessions. (Optional) Any other digital or audience measurement figures you can supply. (Optional)
The point of this question is not to penalise campaigns run by better-resourced groups. A well-funded media outlet that is highly successful should not be penalised. These marks can be rewarded on a discretionary basis. In the case of student media outlets, resourcing has particular implications for staffing levels, layout and design capabilities, circulation, sponsored content, recording quality and related performance. It is less consequential for copy editing, journalistic, presenting and editing standards.0 / 100
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Nominees are asked to submit a maximum of two items for consideration - this could be two issues/episodes/videos or two items from different mediums. Nominees are encouraged to consider submitting items that represent the range of mediums used by the outlet. No more than one application per outlet will be accepted
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Nominees are asked to submit a maximum of two items for consideration - this could be two issues/episodes/videos or two items from different mediums. Nominees are encouraged to consider submitting items that represent the range of mediums used by the outlet. No more than one application per outlet will be accepted

I certify that I have read, and that this nomination complies with, the Terms and Conditions of the awards as published.

Small Students’ Union of the Year - Foireann Aontas na Mac Léinn na Bliana

Note: This award is divided into three categories automatically by the judging panel on the basis of the number of student members of the SU.

The categories are: 

Small SUs Medium SUs Large SUs
ATU Donegal SU ATU Galway Mayo SU DCUSU
ATU Sligo SU Maynooth SU TCDSU
ATU STACSSU MTU Cork SU UCCSU
DKITSU SETU Students’ Union CMLOnG
IADTSU TUSSU Students’ Union TU Dublin SU
MTU Kerry SU St Mary’s UC Belfast SU Queen’s University Belfast SU
NCADSU Stranmillis UC Belfast SU Ulster University SU
NCISU
CCSU
SERC SU
SRC SU
SWRC SU
BMC SU
NWRCSU
NRCSU
CAFRESU

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The short lister may award marks on a discretionary basis where they are satisfied that the response represents a team that has demonstrably worked together cohesively.0 / 250
The most successful teams will have achieved tangible outcomes for their Students’ Union and the students they represent and will have been able to demonstrate that the work they have undertaken was creative, developing new approaches and ideas to achieve their aims.0 / 250
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There are no marks on offer for the supporting materials and these are optional (with the exception of the Media awards where they are essential to the judging of the award). However, judges may use submitted materials to inform their overall impression of the nomination and nominees are encouraged to carefully consider what additional material they submit.

I certify that I have read, and that this nomination complies with, the Terms and Conditions of the awards as published.

Medium Students’ Union of the Year - Foireann Aontas na Mac Léinn na Bliana

Note: This award is divided into three categories automatically by the judging panel on the basis of the number of student members of the SU.

The categories are: 

Small SUs Medium SUs Large SUs
ATU Donegal SU ATU Galway Mayo SU DCUSU
ATU Sligo SU Maynooth SU TCDSU
ATU STACSSU MTU Cork SU UCCSU
DKITSU SETU Students’ Union CMLOnG
IADTSU TUSSU Students’ Union TU Dublin SU
MTU Kerry SU St Mary’s UC Belfast SU Queen’s University Belfast SU
NCADSU Stranmillis UC Belfast SU Ulster University SU
NCISU
CCSU
SERC SU
SRC SU
SWRC SU
BMC SU
NWRCSU
NRCSU
CAFRESU

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Please fill out which students' union the nominee is a member of. Note that the Student Achievement Awards are only open to students attending one of USI's member organisations.
The short lister may award marks on a discretionary basis where they are satisfied that the response represents a team that has demonstrably worked together cohesively.0 / 250
The most successful teams will have achieved tangible outcomes for their Students’ Union and the students they represent and will have been able to demonstrate that the work they have undertaken was creative, developing new approaches and ideas to achieve their aims.0 / 250
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There are no marks on offer for the supporting materials and these are optional (with the exception of the Media awards where they are essential to the judging of the award). However, judges may use submitted materials to inform their overall impression of the nomination and nominees are encouraged to carefully consider what additional material they submit.

I certify that I have read, and that this nomination complies with, the Terms and Conditions of the awards as published.

Large Students’ Union of the Year - Foireann Aontas na Mac Léinn na Bliana

Note: This award is divided into three categories automatically by the judging panel on the basis of the number of student members of the SU.

The categories are: 

Small SUs Medium SUs Large SUs
ATU Donegal SU ATU Galway Mayo SU DCUSU
ATU Sligo SU Maynooth SU TCDSU
ATU STACSSU MTU Cork SU UCCSU
DKITSU SETU Students’ Union CMLOnG
IADTSU TUSSU Students’ Union TU Dublin SU
MTU Kerry SU St Mary’s UC Belfast SU Queen’s University Belfast SU
NCADSU Stranmillis UC Belfast SU Ulster University SU
NCISU
CCSU
SERC SU
SRC SU
SWRC SU
BMC SU
NWRCSU
NRCSU
CAFRESU

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Please put the name of the person/campaign/group you wish to nominate here
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Please fill out which students' union the nominee is a member of. Note that the Student Achievement Awards are only open to students attending one of USI's member organisations.
The short lister may award marks on a discretionary basis where they are satisfied that the response represents a team that has demonstrably worked together cohesively.0 / 250
The most successful teams will have achieved tangible outcomes for their Students’ Union and the students they represent and will have been able to demonstrate that the work they have undertaken was creative, developing new approaches and ideas to achieve their aims.0 / 250
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There are no marks on offer for the supporting materials and these are optional (with the exception of the Media awards where they are essential to the judging of the award). However, judges may use submitted materials to inform their overall impression of the nomination and nominees are encouraged to carefully consider what additional material they submit.

I certify that I have read, and that this nomination complies with, the Terms and Conditions of the awards as published.

Welfare Campaign of the Year - Feachtas Leasa na Bliana
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The highest-scoring campaigns should demonstrate a clear focus on improving, promoting or protecting an aspect of student welfare or wellbeing, and how they get their message across.0 / 200
This award specifically seeks to recognise campaigns which made progress towards its stated objectives. Nominees will need to evidence prior consideration of what they wanted to achieve from the campaign, and to include an honest assessment of how successful they were. Campaigns should be student-focused and seek to engage as many students as possible within the target group.0 / 250
The point of this question is not to penalise campaigns run by better-resourced groups, but to evaluate the success of the campaign in relation to the available resources. A well-funded campaign that is highly successful should not be penalised. These marks can be rewarded on a discretionary basis in line with how effectively the judge believes the available budget for the campaign was used.0 / 100
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There are no marks on offer for the supporting materials and these are optional (with the exception of the Media awards where they are essential to the judging of the award). However, judges may use submitted materials to inform their overall impression of the nomination and nominees are encouraged to carefully consider what additional material they submit.

I certify that I have read, and that this nomination complies with, the Terms and Conditions of the awards as published.