AMS Volunteer Awards

The AMS Volunteer Awards recognize the contributions volunteers have made to the Alma Mater Society and Queen’s University Community, without whom operations of the Alma Mater Society would not be possible.

In making a selection, the selection committee will examine exemplary commitment to the volunteer role, successful completion of major events, and commitment to making an impact.

Volunteers – To be eligible, the person must be an undergraduate student who has paid their AMS membership fee, and is a currently volunteer in good standing with the Human Resource Office.

Group Award – To be eligible for the Most Outstanding Project or Event, the initiative must have been led and/or supported by volunteers.
To be considered for this award, at least two students must co-sign a nomination letter OR at least two separate letters signed by an undergraduate student must be submitted. Self-nominations are not accepted.

A maximum of three letters will be considered. The supporting nominations may be submitted by any member of the Queen’s Community, which can include any student, alumni, staff, faculty, co-workers, supervisors and members of the public who have an interest in the University.

Submit a Nomination

Volunteer(s) of the Year Descriptions

Camaraderie

This individual is dedicated to improving the experiences of their fellow volunteers as well as their supervisor. Above all else they are a team player and contribute greatly to a positive working atmosphere through being a support and friend to all.

Involvement

This volunteer is known for going above and beyond what is required of them from their job description. This may mean reaching outside or attempting to reach outside of their portfolio for the better of their committee, their commission, and/or the AMS as a whole. Every time this person is set a task they complete it to the best of their abilities each and every time.

Community

This person has made one of the largest impacts in the Queen’s and/or Kingston community. They have done this within their own volunteer portfolio and by fostering and promoting AMS member engagement. Notably, they have acted responsibly and professionally as an AMS representative to the larger Queen’s and/or Kingston community.

Most Outstanding Project or Event

This group of volunteers is known for taking the initiative to ideate, plan, and execute an event or project that had a significant and positive impact by leveraging their role as a volunteer. The purpose of this award is to acknowledge the importance of collaborating to have a larger impact through meaningful programming.

2023-2024 Finalists