Dean’s Reception for Graduating Student Leaders

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.

Nominations for 2024 have now closed. We’d like to thank all who took the time to submit a nomination. Nominations for 2025 will open in early 2025.

Nominations

Students, faculty, alumni, or staff can nominate a graduating student to attend the reception in recognition of their leadership contribution. The Dean’s Reception takes place at the end of Term 2.

Graduating student leaders who have made exceptional impacts may additionally be nominated for an Outstanding Leader 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

Considerations to help determine the recipients

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)

Nomination process

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 Friday, February 23.

Nominate a graduating Arts Student Leader

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 Wednesday, February 28. Late submissions will not be considered.

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