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The Dalhousie IMPACT Awards are awards presented by Dalhousie University in collaboration with Dalhousie Student Union to recognize outstanding individuals and student groups that impact our community.

Every year, there are over 50 awards given to Dalhousie students and societies who demonstrate leadership, civic engagement, and exemplary contributions to the community. Awards are separated into 6 nomination categories. Individual award categories include Academic Life, Student Life and Community Service, and Residence Life. The President’s Awards for the Advancement of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) and Board of Governors' Awards are also presented at this event.

Categories
Awards are separated into 6 nomination categories.


 * The Academic Life award is presented to the current student at Dalhousie that involved outside of the classroom in faculty and/or student societies events and initiatives.
 * The Residence Life award is presented to the current member of a residence hall community at Dalhousie that contributes to the life of the residence hall community.
 * The Student Life & Community Service award is presented to the current student at Dalhousie that contributes to the life of the Dalhousie, Halifax or greater communities.
 * The Student Societies award is presented to the DSU ratified society and/or club that demonstrates significant contributions and impact in the community.
 * The Graduating Students award is presented to graduating students who are receiving an IMPACT award.
 * The President's EDIA award is presented to the individual or group that demonstrates exceptional and creative achievement in advancing equity, diversity and/or inclusiveness and be linked to one or more of the Four Goals of Dalhousie’s Diversity and Inclusiveness Strategy.

Awards Selection Committees
Each award category for the IMPACT Awards is reviewed by a different selection committee as outlined below. Once the winners have been selected, they are notified by email and have pre-allocated seats to ensure they can attend the awards ceremony.

Selection Process
Each award for the Impact Awards is reviewed by a different selection committee.


 * This helps to minimize bias or favoritism.
 * All personal student information is removed from the nominations (including reference links).
 * The selection committees review and score each nomination based on the nomination descriptions provided, and select the final award winner for each award category.
 * Once the selection committees have selected an award winner for each category, the information is given to the Impact Awards Committee Chair who then reaches out to the student leaders selected for each award.

Committees

 * Academic Life - Each faculty has its own selection committee through the Dean's office.
 * Residence Life - Residence Life Team Members.
 * General Selection Committee - DSU Member Services, DSU Vice President Student Life, Student Life Staff, 2 - 3 Students (selected by the DSU).
 * International Student of the Year Award - International Centre team members.
 * Varsity Athlete award, Intramural award, and Sports Club Award - Athletics & Recreation.
 * President's EDIA Award - Independent selection committee through the President's Office and Human Rights & Equity Services.
 * Board of Governors' Award - Board of Governors' selection committee.

Awards & Recipients
All awards are open to undergraduate and graduate student student nominees, with the exception of the Outstanding Graduate Student Award. The recipients of these awards are determined by the Dalhousie Student Union Impact Awards Selection Committee (Student Life & Community Service, Student Societies), Residence Life Selection Committee (Residence Life), and individual Faculty committees (Academic Life).

Most Impactful Residence Council
Awarded to the residence council that has demonstrated consistency in event planning and delivery, has high participation and attendance of their membership and sets an example for other councils. This council also acts as a strong advocate for the individuals it serves.

Most Impactful Emerging Society
Awarded to a society, which is relatively new or was revived after inactivity. The society has demonstrated positive impacts through their programming, education, student engagement and/or community building. This award also recognizes initiatives taken by a group of students to adapt to ensure the safety of the student body on and off campus.

Most Impactful Faculty/Departmental Society
Awarded to a faculty or departmental society ratified with the DSU that has best demonstrated consistency in planning and delivery of programming or events, high student participation and attendance of its membership, and sets an example for other student societies.

Most Impactful General or Special Interest Society
Awarded to a Student Society ratified with the Dalhousie Student Union that caters to the general or niche interests of students, and has demonstrated consistency in planning and delivery of programming or events, high student participation and attendance of their membership and sets an example for other student societies.

Most Impactful Sports Society
Awarded to a student sports society, club, or intramural league. The society must demonstrate the ability to encourage students to engage in physical health and lead in new and innovative ways to keep the student body engaged in a safe way.

Most Impactful Social Justice Society
Awarded to a society that upholds social justice principles by its actions. With equitable practices, the society has demonstrated transformative impacts on the community on and/or off campus through raising awareness, programming, education, advocacy, student engagement and/or student action.

Most Impactful Charitable/Community Society
Awarded to a student society ratified with the DSU that has made a significant contribution to a charitable cause, within the Dalhousie community or beyond. The society has demonstrated consistency in planning and delivery of programming or events, high student participation and attendance of its membership, and sets an example for other student societies.

Most Impactful Sustainability-oriented Society
Awarded to a society that demonstrated positive impacts on sustainability issues through raising awareness, programming, education, advocacy, and student engagement. Aspects of sustainability can include but are not limited to environmental, social or/and economic.

Most Impactful Cultural/Spiritual Society
Presented to a student society ratified with the DSU that has raised awareness, engaged students, and increased representation of a culture, religion, or spirituality on campus. It demonstrates consistency in event planning and delivery, high participation and attendance of its membership, and sets an example for other student societies.

Residence Life Leadership Awards
Awarded to current residence students in positions of leadership (such as a Resident Assistant) who have best demonstrated an exceptional level of maturity and professionalism. They encourage and empower students to engage in student life, they lead by example and work to improve the life of the residence hall.

Residence Life Impact Award
Presented to current members of each residence hall community who have made outstanding contributions to the life of their residence community, led by example by encouraging and empowering residents to get involved, promote respect and create opportunities for their peers.

Rising Star Awards
Awarded to first, second, and third year students who have demonstrated an outstanding level of commitment, leadership, creativity, and initiative to the DSU, as well as to the campus and community at large.

Dal-King’s Impact Award
Awarded to the King’s student who is most highly engaged and takes on a leadership role at Dalhousie. This is the sister award to the KSU Community Engagement Award for Dalhousie students at King’s which acknowledges the contribution of a Dalhousie student to the community at King’s College.

To be eligible, students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent. Otherwise, all students - undergraduate, graduate or professional faculty student, full or part-time, at any stage in their academic career - may be considered for an award.

Student Activist
Awarded to a student who demonstrates passion and commitment to social justice and action, and who leads by example, organizes students in an inclusive way, acts with integrity, raises awareness, and inspires others to create change.

Sustainability Award
Awarded to a student who has made a significant contribution to improving awareness on sustainability issues at Dalhousie. This person's actions reflect their passion for the environment and inspire others to make positive change.

Student Wellness Award
The Student Wellness Award is presented to the student who best demonstrates leadership in promoting and contributing to a healthy campus. The recipient of this award is a role model for health and wellness both in practice and by impacting others to lead a healthy lifestyle. This impact may be evidenced through peer-to-peer education, volunteering, service learning, global outreach or any activity that enhances quality of life and development.

Varsity Athlete Award
Awarded to a Dalhousie varsity student-athlete who demonstrates significant contribution to the community, has increased awareness at Dalhousie of a given charity or cause and demonstrates positive leadership and inspires others to get involved.

Intramural & Sports Club Award
Awarded to a Dalhousie intramural or sports club participant who demonstrates significant commitment to Dalhousie's intramural or sports club programs, exemplifies the role of intramurals and/or sports clubs in developing and promoting student engagement and fun on campus and demonstrates positive leadership and inspires others to get involved.

Community Service Award
This award recognizes an outstanding off campus student leader who has demonstrated significant leadership, commitment and service aimed at improving the community they live in.

Student Employee Award
Presented to a student employee who has demonstrated leadership and fostered community spirit in their work on campus. This student will be employed in any capacity on campus and through their work, contribute to the Dalhousie student experience.

Student Entrepreneur of the Year
Awarded to a student who has demonstrated excellence in generating an innovative idea, concept, or business. The student uses their leadership, vision, and focus to make their ideas come to fruition.

International Student of the Year
Awarded to an International Student who has demonstrated excellence in leadership, shown engagement in the community, inspired others and is a respected voice for international students at Dalhousie.

Dalhousie Student Council Member Award
Awarded by the Dalhousie Student Union to the Councillor who has demonstrated a commitment to collaborative problem solving, active representation of their constituency, and initiative in the pursuit of innovation.

Dalhousie Student Union Gold D’s
Awarded to Dalhousie students to recognize an elite level of involvement and achievement in campus life over the course of their university career. These students have shown outstanding extracurricular contributions in the community.

Outstanding Student of Distinction Award
Awarded to a student for an elite level of involvement and achievement in campus life over the course of a university career. This student has shown an elite level of consistent campus involvement over the course of their university career and has made outstanding and impactful extracurricular contributions in the community, be that through student advocacy, academic justice, leadership or other student involvement. The award was based off of the academic and community accomplishments of Dalhousie alumni Level Chan, Malcolm Honour, and Lilli Ju.

Faculty Leadership Impact Awards
Awarded to undergraduate or graduate students in good academic standing for each Dalhousie faculty. Part-time students are eligible for this award. These students exemplify the highest level of passion for their discipline, take initiative in creating new opportunities and encourage their peers to engage in faculty initiatives. Faculty Leadership Impact Award winners positively impact other students in their faculty and the reputation of their faculty at Dalhousie outside of the classroom.

Outstanding Graduate Student Award
Awarded to a graduate student in either a professional or research program. These students exemplify the highest level of passion for their discipline and are engaged in initiatives that improve the quality of the graduate student experience at Dalhousie. Outstanding Graduate Student Award winners positively impact other graduate students with activities that extend beyond their academic programs.

The Alumni Distinction Award
The Alumni Distinction Award is presented to all graduating students who are receiving Impact Awards. These award recipients will receive the opportunity to be Alumni Ambassadors within all Dalhousie Alumni Chapters around the world, which will provide the opportunity to stay connected to Dalhousie and to continue making exemplary contributions to their communities.

Category: President’s Awards for the Advancement of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA)
This award is in recognition of Dalhousie’s EDIA core values and framework (5.2) and is inseparable from the university’s strategic plan.

The President’s EDIA Awards (Student Category) recognizes the outstanding efforts in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility at Dalhousie.