Guild Awards 2010

Guild Awards 2010 - Sunday 21st March 2010

The Guild Awards are now in their third year and are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate and recognise the contribution students make to the Guild of Students, University and local community.

If you think your contribution should be recognised or know someone you think should be rewarded, nominate an individual or group for an award. The awards this year are:

• Most Improved Group
Recognises a strong and pro-active committee that demonstrate their commitment to increasing and diversifying their membership and effectively promoting their group and its activities.

• Best Event
Recognises an original, innovative or creative student group event which successfully achieves the groups’ aims and objectives.

• Community Impact/Achievement
For an individual or group who has made an outstanding contribution via the local, national or international community through a project, event or relationship.

• Outstanding Contribution
For an individual who has made an outstanding commitment and contribution to the University of Birmingham or Guild of Students, by considering new initiatives or innovative ways of working to improve student life.

• Outstanding Society
For a society who have made a significant impact to the Guild of Students and its members.

• Outstanding Resident’s Association
For a Resident’s Association who have made a significant impact on its members through increased engagement, innovative events, campaigns and community action.

• Outstanding Volunteering Project
For a Volunteering Project who have made a significant impact to the Guild of Students and its’ members, in addition to the wider community.

• Outstanding Student Rep
(Sponsored by the Academic & Quality Unit)
For a pro-active Student Rep who has made significant improvements for students through effective communication, wider engagement and lobbying.

• Outstanding Student Staff member
For a Student Staff member who has shown dedication to improving services for students, by excelling in their role and supporting and motivating others.

The closing date for all nominations is Friday 19th February 2010. Please download a nominations form from the Guild Awards website: www.guildofstudents.com/guildawards. At least three photos must be submitted with each application, either by email or on a memory stick or disc. You can either email nomination forms and supporting items to studentgroups@guild.bham.ac.uk or hand in copies at the Student Development counter.

The theme is Rainbow Formal/Black Tie.
Tickets will be on sale soon, and are just £10. This includes a meal and entry to an after party at the Guild. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you there!

I hope that you’re keen to get involved with the Guild Awards and good luck with your nominations! Please email vpsad@guild.bham.ac.uk or studentgroups@guild.bham.ac.uk if you have any questions.

Best of luck,

Emma Packham
(Vice President Student Activities and Development)