Every year, the Dean of Arts hosts a special reception to recognize and celebrate soon-to-be Arts graduates who have dedicated themselves as leaders and have made an impact during their time at UBC.
Invitations to the reception, and nominations for the Outstanding Leadership awards are now open.
Reception Invitations
Do you know of a graduating student who has been involved as a leader in the Faculty of Arts? Students, faculty, alumni, or staff can invite a graduating Arts student to attend the reception in recognition of their leadership contribution. Those who invite a student leader will also be invited to attend the reception. The Dean’s Reception takes place at the end of Term 2.
The invitation process is now open. Please submit your invitation by Wednesday, February 12 at 11:59pm. Late invitations will not be considered.
Award Nominations
Do you know of a graduating student who has made an exceptional contribution to the Faculty of Arts, the UBC Community, or the wider community during their time at UBC?
In addition to inviting a student to attend the reception, students, faculty, alumni, or staff can also nominate a graduating student for an Outstanding Leadership award for which there are three categories:
- Outstanding Leader in the Faculty of Arts
- Outstanding Leader in the UBC Community
- Outstanding Leader in the UBC Community and Beyond
Awards are presented at the Dean’s Reception for Graduating Student Leaders, which will take place at the end of Term 2. All students nominated for an award, as well as their nominators, will be invited to attend the reception.
The nomination process is now open.
For the nominator:
Note that once you submit your nomination form, your nominee will automatically receive an email to submit their personal statement and resume. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Cecilia Langill, Arts Student Engagement Officer, at cecilia.langill@ubc.ca.
Please submit your nomination form by 11:59PM on Wednesday, February 12.
For the nominee:
Once nominated for an Outstanding Leadership award, you will automatically receive an email notifying you of your nomination and asking for a personal statement and resume. These documents, along with the content of the nomination, will help inform the Awards Adjudication Committee’s decision on a recipient. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Cecilia Langill, Arts Student Engagement Officer, at cecilia.langill@ubc.ca.
Please submit your nominee statement by 11:59PM on Sunday, February 16. Late submissions will not be considered.
- The depth and impact of the nominee’s contributions to the community
- Demonstrated leadership and integrity in the scope of their involvement
- Demonstrated vision, innovation, or creativity in their work
- Providing inspiration and motivation to others as a mentor and/or role model
- Good academic standing (although grades are not the most important factor, they are considered during the selection process)
Award recipients
2024: Ashley Haines, Hannah Stengler & Trinity Stephens
2023: Atticus Yus & Ashley Samsone
2022: Lorena Edah & Julian Lam
2021: Helena Almeida & Anvesha Dwivedi
2020: Katja Sluga
2019: Camile Oliveira
2018: Javier Barreto-Gomez
2017: Astghik Hairapetian
2016: Audrey Tong & Viet Vu
2015: Nicole Aleong
2014: Paula Zelaya Cervantes & Erica Baker
2013: Jenny Chen & Selvan Ramis
2012: Amanda Cheong
2011: Caroline Durran & Claudia Pedrero
2010: Nicco Bautista
2009: Rory Babin
2024: Viola Chao, Alancia Jeffery, & Kenneth Lao
2023: Moha Chaturvedi, Nakoda Hunter & Talynn English
2022: Makena Zimmerman & Aiyana Twigg
2021: Tiffany Lee & Lindsey Palmer
2020: Illerioluwa Okusi
2019: Filza Raza & Rohina Dass
2018: Rachel Garrett
2017: Nika Moeini
2016: Daniel Munro
2015: Eva Chan
2014: Benjamin Jelsma
2013: Thilini Leitan
2012: Justin Yang
2024: Sagorika Haque
2023: Fatima Rua
2022: Njamba Koffi & Eman Alsulaiti
2021: Umaiyahl Nageswaran & Danni Olusanya
2020: Daniela Gallegos & George Radner
2019: Maryam Dada & Aydan Con
2018: Katherine Moore
2017: Morrell Andrews and Jory Smallenberg
2016: Emily Chan and Maria Dawson
2015: James Timperley
2014: Lina Zdruli
2013: Salima Hirji
2012: Tarini Fernando
2011: Elysa Hogg
2010: Diana K. Moreiras & Michelle Cheong
2009: Robyn Plasterer