Student Leadership Recognition Award

Would you like to be recognized for your efforts on campus?

In partnership, Career & Experiential Learning and SMUSA organize the Student Leadership Recognition Award (SLRA) ceremony. The annual award recognizes students that possess, display, and apply leadership qualities and skills within the Saint Mary’s University community and beyond. The SLRA was initiated in 2012 and, is awarded to a maximum of three students from each Faculty (Arts, Science, Sobey School of Business, and Graduate Studies).

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Why Apply?

Get recognized for your volunteering and leadership skills
Be a role model to your peers and encourage them to get involved
Add it to your resume
Record it on your Experience Record

Available Awards

The SLRA is very competitive. A maximum of 3 students are selected each academic semester from each of the four faculties with a total of 12 students.

Faculty of Arts (including students that are enrolled in the Department of Environment Studies)
Sobey School of Business
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research

SLRA Eligibility

Enrolment Requirement
Undergraduate Students: Completed at least 15 credit hours
Graduate Students: Full time status

Non-Academic Requirements

Must currently be volunteering OR must have accumulated over 60 hours of volunteer service in the past 12 months
Must have assisted or organized at least two (2) significant on-campus events in the past 12 months

Demonstration of Leadership Qualities
Must be actively involved at Saint Mary's University and/or the greater community. See examples below:

An active member of a student-run society
A Teaching Assistant
A Residence Assistant
An athlete
An active off-campus volunteer/leader

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How to Apply

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Application Form

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Past Recipients

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