The Division of Student Affairs has established a new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Impact Award.

The award builds on the division’s annual student recognition program, that includes the Peer Leadership and Brian Yealland Community Leadership Awards. Nominations for all awards are open; the deadline is Feb. 11.

“We are delighted to expand our recognition program to honour student contributions to a more inclusive campus,” says Vice-Provost and Dean of Student Affairs Ann Tierney. “We know there are many undergraduate and graduate students who are working to strengthen our community, and we are excited to showcase their initiative and accomplishments, as part of our annual leadership program.”

Recipients of the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Impact Award can be individuals or groups who will have demonstrated involvement in, and a commitment to, social justice causes that impact the Queen’s community on a broad or small scale; their contributions will reflect efforts to furthering an understanding of the interplay and intersections among different identities on campus.

Named in honour of Brian Yealland, Queen's chaplain for 32 years, the Brian Yealland Community Leadership Award is presented annually to Queen’s students (individuals or groups) who make a significant contribution to society by working with and encouraging youth who are experiencing social, behavioral, economic or other challenges by helping them realize their worth as individuals and their potential to achieve.

The division’s Peer Leadership Award is presented annually to Queen’s students (individuals or groups) who, through their commitment, skill, dedication, and interest in helping others, have exemplified excellence in peer-to-peer assistance and outreach.

The awards will be presented at a Student Leadership reception on March 21, where all students who are involved in peer leadership across the Division of Student Affairs are celebrated.

Recruitment is underway in the division’s Peer Programs for 2018-19. There are multiple positions in mentoring, health education, learning strategies, international experience, career coaching and more. Recruitment and information events are taking place the week of Feb. 5. Learn more at:  www.queensu.ca/peerprograms.