Student of the Year

There are five categories, which celebrate academic, cultural, and individual successes, with an overall Student of the Year chosen from one of the five winners. 

The five sub-categories are:

• Leadership/Mentorship – Recognises a student’s positive impact in inspiring, guiding, and supporting others to achieve a common goal.
• Māori/Pacific – Recognises a Māori or Pacific student who has contributed to a meaningful experience of other Māori or Pacific students.
• Culture & Community – Recognises a student’s contribution toward the development of a community, as well as the nourishment and growth of its culture.
• Academia – Recognises a student’s outstanding achievements in a personal or community research project.
• Open Category - Suggest an award category that best reflects the nominee's achievements.

The winner in each category will be gifted a $100 award, a gift basket, an invite to the winner's lunch, and a certificate from the Dean.

The overall Student of the Year will be gifted a further $500 award and a certificate from the Dean and will be featured in a profile on the Faculty of Arts website.

An independent panel will assess each application. The panel will reach out to candidates if additional information is required.

Applications will open in Semester Two.  

Student of the Year: Amelia Orr

Amelia has worked tirelessly to organise exciting events for Arts students through her work as an Arts+ Leader.

Her leadership has been nothing short of remarkable within the ASA, ensuring that the association was running smoothly and the relationships within the team were well-managed. She consistently go above and beyond in every aspect of their responsibilities and leadership, ensuring that the team and community thrive.

Amelia has represented the Faculty of Arts at various RISE events across New Zealand, advocating passionately for the Arts degree.