The Panel are looking for a regular event run by any SU group, especially one that has been adapted due to feedback and the need for development. For some groups this may not have been obvious at first, but many groups have persevered and thrived by being able to adjust. The panel will look favourably upon those events that tackled issues such as loneliness and built communities of students coming together over a fun activity.

Shortlist 

• Crochet Society
• BURBAN Dance Society
• Bath University Student Theatre (BUST)
• Chess Society
• Dance Society

This category is for SU groups that have worked together on events and activities for a common goal.

• Increased level of participation with other SU groups
• Shown the ability to work well with other Students' Union clubs/societies/student groups
• High levels of enjoyment from members as a result of participating in the group/activity
• Information about the impact of the collaboration, could include feedback from members, any good news stories –anything that’s really stood out

Shortlist 

• Student MINDS and Nightline – Mental Health Support
• STAR and Bath University Guides and Scouts Society – Fundraising for Young Roots
• Bath University Student Musicals Society, Backstage Technical Services, Choral and Orchestral Society  – Beauty and The Beast
• Amnesty, STAR, Green Party, Bath university Left Union, Feminism and Gender Equality, It Happens Here, LGBT+, People and Planet, Race Equality Group - MOGOFF Event
• Bath University Student Theatre (BUST), Backstage, BUSMS and BUBT - (Awareness show for Coppafeel)

The Panel are looking for an event organised by an SU group that was unique, creative and forward thinking. Think about an event that bought people together, was well organised and fun for everyone attending. The event may have utilised new platforms or forgone considerable changes to adapt to member’s feedback.

Shortlist 

• Squashathon- Squash Club
• Beauty and the Beast- Bath University Student Musicals Society
• MUN Conference- Model United Nations
• Three Musketeers Christmas Show - Bath University Student Theatre -
• Winter Friendly Competition and Ball - Latin and Ballroom

The Panel are looking for any group or individual who have shown the ability to:  

• Raise awareness for a charity or cause / topic   
• Successfully campaigned to improve the student experience on a local, national or global issue
• Clear consideration of the best methods to effect change, including being innovative and creative where appropriate 
•  Made an impact    
• Actively spread a message and educated the student body on a certain topic  
• Provided a platform for members to engage with and champion an agreed cause   

Note: You do not need to have met all the above criteria.   

Shortlist 

• Dance Soc and Bath Union Boob Team - in aid of Coppafeel
• Disability Awareness Group- awareness of University disability support
• Rugby Club - awareness of men’s mental health via Movember campaign
• It Happens Here - Awareness of sexual harassment and safe space
• V Team’s V Aware project - Awareness of healthy relationships

The Panel are looking for any group or individual student that has worked to make a change to improve the student experience on local, national or global issue. When nominating, please consider whether the nominee(s) has:

• Clear consideration of the best methods to effect change, including being innovative and creative where appropriate
• Effective engagement with students and relevant stakeholders
• Set clear objectives and desired outcomes for making change
• Demonstration of Impact
• Provided a platform for students from under-represented communities.

Shortlist 

• People & Planet 
• Student Minds 
• V Team - V Repair  

The Winner

• Student Minds 

The Panel are looking for a group that made all students feel welcome so reflecting the diverse demographics of the student body, for eg nationality, gender, age, sexuality.     
                                                                                   
Things to consider would be whether any barriers were removed to enable all students to participate, how the group marketed their offer so as to reach the wider student body or any information sessions that raised awareness of a certain topic.

Shortlist 

• Bath University Computer Science Soc (BCSS)
• Bath University Guides and Scouts  (BUGS)
• Bath University Video Game Society (BVGS)
• Disability Action Group (DAG)
• Nightline

The Panel are looking for a student that has been involved with the running of one or more groups and/or a student involved with an Executive Committee. When making a nomination, please consider the following criteria:

• Attendance at the relevant Group Committee, Executive Committee, General Meetings, and activities throughout the year.  
• The degree to which the student has gone beyond the "call of duty" for their role
• Encouragement of the participation of members and non-members to engage in events and activities
• Prompt and effective communication with SU staff?  
• Information about the impact of the committee member, could include feedback from members, any good news stories –anything that’s really stood out

Shortlist

• Hannah Brighty
• Ollie Turner
• Dhanishtha Upadhyay
• Daniel Aschenbrenner
• Chloe Sagun

The Panel are looking for committees who have shown good examples of some of the following:

• Working effectively as a team- please provide an example
• Good communication with members
• Being fully inclusive
• Offering good training and development opportunities for members
• Good working relationships with the relevant SU Area, SU Officers executive Committee, Marketing and Finance Staff and other internal or external organisations

Shortlist

• Nightline
• Shooting
• Backstage
• Student MINDS
• Rugby Club

• Any group or individuals who have run an event/project/campaign in the local community, or has collaborated with a local organization in an event on campus. This can include events linked to a university department as an example of local community and includes fundraising activity
• Collaboration with a local community group/school/charity
• Information about the impact of the group/event/fundraising, for example, amounts raised,  numbers involved, feedback/quotes from the local community, the level of involvement from members, any good news stories – anything that’s really stood out 

Shortlist 

• Dance Soc
• STAR
• V Team’s V Code
• Chess
• Bath University Guides and Scouts

This award is in honour of Rob Tyrell, Activities Officer 2020/2021.

The Panel are looking for someone who has:  
 

• Gone beyond the call of duty throughout their University career  
• Thrown themselves into SU activities and are likely to have been involved in multiple areas and made lasting impressions 
• Prompt and effective communication with SU staff     
• Been a dependable, reliable and supportive student who encourages others to shape their community and help them belong  

There is £100 cash prize for this award! 
Note: The individual does not need to be a member of any formal SU group to apply   

Shortlist 

• Anna Slegrova
• Sofia Onate Fernandez
• Dhanishtha Upadhyay
• Peter Irvine
• Blake Walker

The Panel are looking for an SU group that have:

• Seen high levels of enjoyment from the members as a result of participating in the group  
• Hosted a range of activities and events   
• Raised awareness about their group and their events   
• Communicated with and used the expertise of the areas SU Officer and relevant staff along  

Shortlist

• Dance Soc
• Chess
• Choral and Orchestral Society  (ChaOS)
• Bath University Computer Science Society (BCSS)
• Bath University Student Musicals Society (BUSMS)
• Backstage
• Crochet Society