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.

Team Keele Colours:

Full Colours

Full Colours will be awarded for exceptional playing ability at an International Level representing their country during their time at Keele.

They will have a total of no fewer than 2 seasons representing their Team Keele first team or equivalent. All awards shall be made annually to students in their final year.

There shall be no re-awards.

Half Colours

Half Colours will be awarded for exceptional playing ability, showing outstanding performances within their Team Keele Club first team or equivalent.

They will have a total of no fewer than 2 seasons representing their Team Keele first team or equivalent. All awards shall be made annually to students in their final year.

There shall be no re-awards.

Merit Colours

Merit Colours are awarded not solely for playing ability but for outstanding contribution to Team Keele, your Club/Team/University Sport. 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, an international or PG student), who shows outstanding ability and commitment to their Club/Team.

 

 

Keele SU Awards Criteria

Volunteer of the Year

Recognises 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

Recognises 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

Recognises 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.