The Panel are looking for an event organised by an SU group that was unique, creative and forward thinking during these unprecedented times. Think about an event that bought people together, was well organised and fun for everyone attending. The event should have utilised new platforms or forgone considerable changes due to COVID restrictions.

The Panel are looking for a regular event ran by any SU group that has managed to successfully adapt their usual weekly offer in light of COVID 19. 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 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

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

• Working effectively as a team
• Good communication with members
• Range of events / activities
• 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

The Panel are looking for groups who have shown the ability to:

• Raise awareness for a charity or cause / topic
• Successfully Fundraise / made an impact to a charity
• 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

Provided a platform for members to engage with and champion an agreed cause.

The panel are looking for a group which considered the diversity of the student body and made their activities accessible to students from all backgrounds, or a group which focused on addressing specific barriers or inequalities within their activity.

The Panel are looking for any group or individual that has worked to make a change to improve the student community, or on local, national or global issues. 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.

The Panel are looking for any individual who may or may not be in a committee who has been amazing during this time. In particular, this award should go to someone who has:

• Supported their community through the pandemic
• Brought new, innovative ideas forward
• Taken themselves outside their comfort zone
• Offered support/was a friendly face to others

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
• Been proactive in responding to changing COVID restrictions

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

Note: The individual does not need to be a member of any formal SU group to apply

The winner of this award will win a cash prize donated by Rob's family and the Faculty of Engineering