Leadership
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OCAD U celebrates student leaders whose outstanding commitment to leadership, student life, advocacy, equity and wellness helps improve our campus community. We're proud to recognize student leadership and excellence beyond the classroom through several awards
The Beautiful Trouble Award recognizes a student who courageously advocates for social justice and material change in defiance of structural and systemic inequality and the powers that uphold the status quo. This award recognizes changemakers’ activities on or off campus.
Supported by the OCAD University Faculty Association (OCADFA), the recipient is announced at our annual Student Leadership event and receives a $1,000 cash prize and an award certificate.
Peer Mentor Excellence Awards acknowledge peer mentors who have made outstanding contributions to supporting new and first-year student mentee(s) and helping build community.
Supported by Alumni Relations, two Peer Mentor Award recipients are announced at our annual Student Leadership event and each receives a $500 cash prize, an award certificate, and a congratulatory letter from the Vice-Provost, Students & International.
Peer mentors who have shown true commitment and have volunteered for three or more years are presented with a special commitment pin.
The Diversity & Equity Excellence Award acknowledges an outstanding student who promotes and advances human rights, equity and social justice through their advocacy and leadership.
Supported by the OCAD U Student Union and Office of the Vice-Provost, Students & International, the Diversity & Equity Excellence Award recipient is announced at our annual Student Leadership event and receives a $1,000 cash prize, an award certificate, and a congratulatory letter from OCAD U's President and Vice-Chancellor.
The Student Group Leader Award is presented to a leader of a student group who excels in their leadership role, demonstrating outstanding commitment and support to their group members and the OCAD U community.
Supported by Alumni Relations, the recipient is announced at our annual Student Leadership event and receives a $500 cash prize and award certificate.
The Indigenous Student Leadership Award recognizes an outstanding Indigenous student who has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills. Nominees will have actively participated in the Indigenous student community at OCAD U, showing a commitment to supporting growth and development.
Supported by the Indigenous Student Centre, the recipient is announced at our annual Student Leadership event and receives a $500 cash prize and award certificate.
The Excellence in Student Leadership Award recognizes the outstanding contributions of student leaders across the University in a variety of contexts. These are student leaders who represent student perspectives in their positions on OCAD U committees, working groups, governance bodies such as the Senate or Board of Governors, and task forces, or through publications, advocacy groups or the Student Union.
Supported by the Office of the President, the Excellence in Student Leadership Award recipient is announced at our annual Student Leadership event and receives a $1,000 cash prize and award certificate.
The Student Employee Excellence Award acknowledges the considerable contributions made by OCAD U student employees (monitors) to University operations by recognizing student employee excellence, achievement, leadership and skills development.
Supported by the RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers and OPSEU Local 576, the Student Employee Excellence Award recipient is announced at our annual Student Leadership event and receives a $1,000 cash prize and award certificate.
The Peer Wellness Excellence Award recognizes and celebrates a student who demonstrates passion and commitment to promoting student wellness at OCAD U. With a collaborative and inspiring spirit, this student fosters inclusive engagement, empowering student voices to support student wellness and build community.
Supported by Office of the President, the Peer Wellness Excellence Award recipient is announced at our annual Student Leadership event and receives a $500 cash prize and award certificate. Current part-time or full-time OCAD U undergraduate and graduate students who have participated (currently or previously) in the Student Wellness Centre Peer Wellness initiative are eligible to be nominated.