Reward & Recognition

Find out more about the different awards and reward schemes we offer at KeeleSU

Every year Keele SU celebrates the best of the student experience here at Keele. We value all the hard work and achievements of our societies, sports teams, voice reps, volunteers and so much more.  There are many ways an individual or group can be recognised for their efforts, click one of the links below to find our more...

 

   

 

Society Awards Criteria:

View our PDF guide here.

 

Team Keele Awards Criteria:

View our PDF guide here.

AU Colours:

Full Colours

Full colours will be awarded for playing ability at a National Level during their time at Keele.  
All awards of AU Full Colours should be held in the highest esteem and shall be made annually on the basis of performance and the following criteria: 

 

a) Exceptional playing ability of a standard normally meriting selection by a recognised National External Body or the equivalent e.g. England 
AND 
b) A total of not less than two seasons of regular representative appearances of equivalent for an AU Club. 

There shall be no re-awards.

Half Colours

Half Colours will be awarded for playing ability. All awards shall be made annually to students in their final year. There shall be no re-awards. The minimum criteria shall be as follows: 

a) They have consistently shown outstanding performances within the AU first team or equivalent 
AND 
b) A total of not less than two seasons of regular first team appearances for an AU Club 
OR 
c) Have represented their nation at University or Junior level, or consistent representation at county level

Merit Colours

Merit Colours are awarded not solely for playing ability but for exceptional service to the AU or to University Sport in general. All awards of Merit Colours shall be made to individuals who have given exceptional service to the AU or their respective Club or Clubs, on an exceptional meritorious nature, whilst also participating regularly in the Club’s activities. Students must be in their final year of study to receive this award. There shall be no re-awards.

Certificate of Commendation

The Certificate of Commendation may be awarded to individuals on a recognised course of study at Keele University, of not more than twelve months duration (i.e, a international or PG student), who shows outstanding ability and commitment to their Club/Team.

 

 

Keele SU Awards Criteria

Volunteer of the Year

Recognizes an individual who has made a significant impact through volunteering. Nominees must log volunteering hours on the Keele SU Volunteering Awards programme. Criteria include:

  • Significant & sustained commitment to a charity or project.
  • Making a significant difference to the charity or project.
  • Using innovative methods to improve the charity or project.

Volunteer Above and Beyond Award

Recognizes an individual who has gone above and beyond in volunteering. Nominees must log volunteering hours on the Keele SU Volunteering Awards programme. Criteria include:

  • Significant & sustained commitment to a charity or project.
  • Going above and beyond to make a significant difference.
  • Using innovative methods to improve the charity or project.

Student Voice Rep of the Year

Awarded to a Student Voice Rep who has excelled in their duties, providing dedicated representation and solving issues. Criteria include:

  • Outstanding commitment to representation.
  • Demonstrating achievements.
  • Excellent attendance at meetings.
  • Visibility to staff and students.
  • Initiative in solving student issues.
  • Completed training.
  • Engagement with Lead School Voice Rep.
  • Commitment to gathering and feeding back student feedback.
  • Engagement with education issues outside the Voice Rep System.

Lead School Student Voice Rep of the Year

Awarded to a Lead Student Voice Rep who has excelled in their duties, providing dedicated representation and solving issues within their school. Criteria include:

  • Outstanding commitment to representation.
  • Demonstrating achievements.
  • Excellent attendance at meetings.
  • Initiative in solving student issues.
  • Attendance at meetings beyond programme and school level.
  • Good relationship with staff and students.
  • Submission of reports to the Education Officer.
  • Attendance at meetings with the Education Officer and Student Voice team.

Student Voice Reps Above and Beyond Award

Awarded to a Student Voice Rep who has overcome challenges and made significant changes within their programme or school. Criteria include:

  • Excellent attendance at meetings.
  • Visibility to staff and students.
  • Evidence of overcoming challenges to achieve change.

Student Sustainability Award

Recognizes a student or group who has made a significant contribution to sustainability on campus. Criteria include:

  • Service to the Keele Community.
  • Service to the community beyond Keele.
  • Building awareness of sustainability on campus.
  • Executing a green project with lasting impact.
  • Leadership in sustainability-related student organizations.