You’re Amazing Awards – your new way to say thank you…
You’re Amazing Awards – your new way to say thank you…
Every year your Students’ Union hosts an annual awards celebration to recognise LJMU staff who have made a big impact on the student community through the academic year. Usually this process involves gathering nominations from students followed by a shortlisting process.
This year – I wanted to do things differently.
I’ve started with the name. The awards were previously known as The Amazing Teaching Awards. But because I believe it’s about so much more than just teaching, we’ve decided to call them the You’re Amazing Awards.
I still wanted to take the time to make sure that we understand and importantly acknowledge those lecturers, support services, and volunteers who go the extra mile to improve your student experience, but this year we decided to take time to reflect on all of the previous nominees and winners, to look at all the feedback you’ve given us this year through our student feedback tool, and to look at re-aligning the awards with our own values.
Why do we host these awards?
It’s not just about the winners – and I think that’s really important. It’s about really listening to student feedback and finding out what’s working for you, what makes you feel happier and more confident, and the little things people do that make a big difference.
That’s why I wanted to make it so your feedback is at the heart of the awards. We’re inviting more students than ever. You’re the reason we host them after all.
We’re now starting the process of digging through all of the fantastic feedback we’ve had from you so far, to make sure we recognise the staff that really make your student life easier, better and more fulfilling.
The awards are being held on the 10th May at Tate Liverpool, at the Albert Dock and we’ll be announcing the winners on our website and social media channels the following day.
You can see the new award categories below.
I’d like to take a moment to say thanks again to all of you who have taken the time previously to nominate a member of staff, Course or Faculty Rep for an award and to those of you who keep giving us invaluable feedback through the Student Feedback tool – keep it up!
Angelina :)
The Award Categories for 2018 are:
Officer Awards
Each year our four Student Officers are elected and mandated by the student body to deliver on their manifesto promises. It is therefore important to recognise those staff who are already making their own contribution to these areas. Nominations for these categories will be taken from officers and union staff.
President’s Award
The attainment gap in performance for Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) students is under the spotlight and is an increasing cause for concern in the higher education sector. This award recognises the member of staff or team who has consistently taken an active role in tackling the BME attainment gap and have gone above and beyond to make BME students’ experiences worthwhile and inspiring.
VP Academic Quality Award
Course Rep systems embody the belief that students should be active partners in their learning and overall student experience. This award recognises the member of staff or team who has consistently championed and supported the Course Rep System, and has gone above and beyond to engage and listen to students.
VP Community Engagement Award
Staff who are sensitive to and take into account each students mental health are one of the most valued assets in the student support system provided by LJMU. This award recognises the member of staff or team who has consistently championed positive mental health amongst their students and has gone above and beyond to support students in need.
VP Activities Award
Our clubs and societies play a huge role in helping to make students feel proud to be part of the LJMU community. This award recognises the member of staff or team who has consistently championed student groups, and has gone above and beyond to support and develop clubs and societies.
Teaching & Support Awards
Students shaped the values of their Students’ Union and if we are to recognise the contribution that staff make to the student experience at LJMU then it is only right that we award those staff that embrace those values.
Academic Rep of the Year– One Award per Faculty
Nominations for this category will be taken from the VP Academic Quality and Course Rep Coordinator
This award is significant in that it is different to all the others. It recognises students who have volunteered their time to improve their fellow students’ experience at LJMU. The Academic Rep of the year award acknowledges those Course Reps who actively gather student feedback, input to relevant meetings and enable their course team and LiverpoolSU to understand the student experience and therefore improve it.
Partners in Learning Team Award
The shortlist for this category will be taken from previous nominations from the Amazing Course Team Awards.
This award recognises the effort of staff teams that consistently work to create a rounded overall experience, which results in students feeling welcomed, valued and part of the course/Faculty/wider LJMU community.
Partners in Learning Individual Award
The shortlist for this category will be taken from previous nominations from the Amazing Teacher, Amazing Personal Tutor, Amazing Feedback and Amazing Academic Supervisor Awards.
This award recognises an individual who continually inspires and motivate students offering excellent guidance and support whilst consistently challenging students to be the best that they can be; making them truly feel like a valuable member of the learning community
The Unsung Hero Award
The shortlist for this category will be taken from previous nominations from the Amazing Support Staff/Team Award
What would we do without our administrators, librarians, counter staffs, technicians, or and all of our other amazing non-academic staff? This award recognises the member/team of support staff who go above and beyond to make students’ experiences at LJMU the best they can be; instilling a sense of pride to be a member of the LJMU community.
Pride of LJMU Award
The winner of this category will be the staff member who has received the most nominations over the past 3 years. This staff member will have consistently demonstrated the behaviours and values that matter the most to students.
