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Service Awards - calling for applications and nominations


Simon Fraser University is inviting nominations for the 2005 service awards. Please note the terms of reference and submit your nominations, attention to: Tim Rahilly, Acting Director, Student Academic Resources, MBC3200, by April 15, 2005. We encourage nominations/applications.


ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD $2000.00
Granted to a student in any faculty who is in his/her 3rd or 4th year with a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours completed at SFU. The recipient will have demonstrated a combination of outstanding academic achievement and outstanding performance or leadership in another endeavour at SFU or in the broader community. The achievement may be in athletics or the arts, in service to the University or to the community at large. Nominations, including a letter and resume from the nominee and a supporting letter from an individual who can speak to the achievements of the nominee, should be sent from the chair or director of the nominee¹s department or school to the Registrar. Presentation of the Alumni Association Outstanding Student Leadership Award will take place at the annual Outstanding Alumni Awards Ceremony.

STEPHEN HAROLD EDWARD HERRING PRIZE $1500
The Herring Prize will honour the development of a device or innovative way to restore lost functions and provide increased independence for people who have been paralyzed. Submissions will be evaluated by the Herring Committee based on the originality of the research, keeping in mind the contribution of direct and effective research in alleviation and curing injuries made by impact that cause any paralysis. Eligible candidates will be graduate or undergraduate students at SFU in any faculty. The submission should include a description of the research, device or innovation to alleviate or cure injuries causing paralysis and two letters of support from faculty who know the student well and can attest to the originality of the research and role played by the student.

TERRY FOX GOLD MEDAL $1000
Any person who has demonstrated those personal qualities of courage in adversity and dedication to society which have been exemplified by Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope.

ROGER G. WELCH ALUMNI PRIZE $1000
To an alumnus/alumni of Simon Fraser University pursuing a degree program or a post baccalaureate diploma. The prize will honor or recognize students who have demonstrated leadership, citizenship and dedication in service to the university community. Participation on the wider community will also be considered.

WILLIAM A. (BILL) STEWART $800
To graduate or undergraduate students in any faculty whose volunteer activities have made a significant contribution to the development and/or improvement of campus community life. The application should include a letter from the student outlining his/her volunteer activities and the impact those activities have had on campus life.

JUDY KELLY HUMANITARIAN AWARD $675
An undergraduate student in any Faculty who has provided volunteer services to the university community. Particular preference will be given to students who have provided aid to students with physical disabilities. Applicants may apply for the award themselves, or may be recommended by a member of the university community.

TED SINNOTT MEMORIAL AWARD $500
A student who has made a contribution of a voluntary nature, to the University community, thereby reflecting positively the cheer and goodwill which the late Ted Sinnott generated at Simon Fraser University for so many years.

LIVING PERSONAL TRUTHS AWARD $400
The award is given to a student in any faculty who has demonstrated a significant contribution to reducing discrimination and/or increasing awareness of sexual orientation and gender diversity. Applications must include a letter and resume form the student and a supporting letter from an individual who can speak to their achievements.

WESTCOAST COALITION FOR HUMAN DIGNITY COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD $375
The award is offered to students in any faculty based on demonstrated commitment to and leadership in opposing bigotry and advancing human rights through their work in schools, community or non-governmental organizations that work to eliminate racism, sexism, xenophobia, and/or homophobia or that work to provide services to victims of such. To be considered eligible, candidates must demonstrate their involvement in unpaid volunteer activities by providing their resume and cover letter describing their volunteerism, the length of service and time-commitment dedicated to such interests and including a letter of reference from a supervisor of the candidate’s volunteer work.

EILEEN PURKISS MEMORIAL AWARD $100
To graduate and undergraduate international students. In adjudicating the award, consideration will be given to the special contributions made by the student to the social and cultural exchange and development of international students at Simon Fraser University with specific reference to volunteer service, promotion of goodwill, and the organization of social, cultural and related events. Applications or nominations must include appropriate letters of reference. The endowment fund is established in memory of Eileen Purkiss.
posted: Wednesday, Mar 16 2005