For a teacher who displays excellent standards of teaching, this could be through engaging methods in and outside of the classroom, excellent use of technology, inclusive and welcome approach to students, challenging you and your peers to improve academically, going above and beyond the curriculum to expand your knowledge and experience, as well as being informative, supportive and organised.

Nominees:

• Graeme Mitchell
• Onur Durson
• Percy Leung

This is for a course rep who may have worked hard to hear and action your concerns, ideas and feedback while at university, they may have made or helped steer impactful change, signposted you at a moment of uncertainty, been a friendly face when you were unsure where to turn, or been a true representative of everyone on your course or in your school.

Nominees:

• Cole Hallsworth
• Isabelle Hoyle
• Saya Majid
• Srinidhiy Chittibabu Anitha
• John Wylie

For a course team who may have developed your course, or learning opportunities in a way that developed you and your peers professionally, making the content interesting, engaging or exciting, organising your course professionally and effectively, and displaying excellent practice of learning. You may feel that there are multiple members of staff who work hard and go above and beyond to enhance your university experience, as well as cooperating well to make this experience as smooth as possible.

What is a course team? 

The team that organises and implements your course, this might include your module leaders, programme leaders, admin staff, readers, lecturers, associate deans etc. 

Nominees:

• BA English Lit
• Justice Studies
• Screen School

This is someone in the role of teaching support officer, such as a PGR student or member of staff, who has gone above and beyond to facilitate undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching.

Nominees:

• Gemma Farrington
• Jasmine Boyer
• Gabriel Reavey

This could be a Personal Tutor who may have strengthened your feeling of belonging at university, or fostered your confidence, resilience, and independence in times of struggle or uncertainty.

Nominees:

• Laura Samaroo
• Dr Alexandra Seddon
• Sally Williamson

For professional services individual staff members who work around campuses to keep the learning environment safe and comfortable for all students and staff within them. They care about those around them, are hardworking, putting students at the heart, and work behind the scenes to support the student experience in ways that others may not consider.

Nominees:

• Abbie Billington
• Mark Saunders
• Geoffrey Henshaw

• These are the staff that make the university run, but their home is not in the classroom
• Provided support during your student journey in a non-teaching environment
• Provided an excellent specialist service at an event or in your School/Faculty
• Ensured an efficient service for it to run smoothly
• Supported and/or encouraged you in the right direction to get the guidance you needed

Nominees:

• Library Services
• Placement Support Team
• Data Protection Team

This is someone who encourages inclusive participation, and wants to eliminate discrimination. Equality, diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of what they do, beyond the commitment expected of their job role, and their initiatives are impactful and positive, in response to relevant issues concerning equality and diversity.

Nominees:

• Dorota Kobylarz
• Daniel Watts
• Nadellyne Deandra Putri

For a PGR student who has gone beyond their research and truly engaged in the LJMU community, this could be through assisting as a teaching support officer, supporting their fellow PGR peers, attending and presenting at conferences, volunteering outside of their direct studies, and successful paper publications.

Nominees:

• Zoe Bell
• Libby Robinson
• Caighley Logan

For a student leader who you feel has worked hard to ensure your views are represented, taken time to hear your feedback and pass it on to the relevant team, has been engaging and supportive and empowered students to speak up and make impactful change either course level, school wide, or institutional.

Nominees:

• Marie Coombs
• Ryan Middleton
• Jorja Hill

An opportunity for students to choose and thank someone who has worked hard to make a difference to the lives of students at LJMU. This award will be shortlisted based on the quality of nominations, and chosen by the JMSU Officer Team.

Nominees:

• Connor Mullan
• Vivian Hart
• Rosemary Capper