We know how valuable being a Course Rep is here at Queen Mary Students’ Union, so we have some incredible awards to reward and recognise all the hard work you put in.
All Course Reps will have access to some fun networking and drop in opportunities throughout the year.
Course Rep of the Month (CROTM)
Course Rep of the Month is an award given to recognise our course reps who have been proactive in representing the student body. All students, Course Reps and members of staff can submit nominations through the QMSU website; reps can also nominate themselves. The award will be given to the Course Rep that best fits the defined criteria:
- Evidence of being proactive and taking initiative.
- Evidence of collecting and representing the opinions of all or majority of students that they represent.
- Evidence of taking measures to tackle the issues raised by their peers and proposing changes and action points while providing feedback.
- Evidence of using negotiation and persuasion techniques effectively and researching the issue and avenues for resolving it (5Rs of Representation in action)
- Evidence of working collaboratively with fellow course reps, School Representatives, Education Coordinator, Faculty Vice Presidents, and other relevant members of staff within the university and the Students' Union.
- Evidence of championing the Students' Union values and raising awareness of current campaigns or events.
- Evidence of engaging with and attending SVCs (Student Voice Committees) and School Forums.
Nominate here
See the winners
Termly Rewards
Each term we will also be rewarding 3 course reps for outstanding representation of their cohort.
The winners will be decided in collaboration with SVC staff and each winner will receive a certificate and a Voucher
Education Awards
The Education Awards has a section of awards for Course Reps, including Course Rep of the Year.
Course Reps who win the Course Rep of the Month award will automatically be nominated for the Course Rep of the Year award, the winner of which will be announced at the Education Awards ceremony and will receive a prize, trophy, and certificate.
HEAR (Higher Education Achievement Record) Recognition
Course Reps will receive a Course Rep Contribution Award at the end of each academic year if they meet the following criteria:
- Attending the Students’ Union training
- Attend at least one SVC (Student Staff Liaison Committee) per semester
- Attend at least one School Forum per semester
The award a rep receives will depend on how long they have been a rep:
- Course rep for one academic year: Contribution Award
- Course rep for two academic years: Senior Contribution Award
- Course rep for three academic years: Gold Contribution Award
If you cannot attend an SVC or a School Forum within the semester, please contact us with your reason and we will get back to you.
Email us at su-coursereps@qmul.ac.uk.
This achievement will be added to your HEAR transcript. Find out more about HEAR by clicking the button below.
SEED Awards: Co-Creation
If you have been involved in co-creation (where you've created change in collaboration with staff, other reps and/or students), you are eligible to apply for recognition of your work through QM's SEED Award.
The SEED Award requires you to submit a short application and an endorsement from a staff member. Students' Union staff can't act as endorses, so get in touch if you'd like us to endorse your application.
More information & application deadlines