Lakehead Leader Recognition Program
The Lakehead Leader Recognition Program has been developed upon the principles of Lakehead University’s motto: Achievement Through Effort, as well as our institution’s Mission, Vision and Strategic and Academic Plans.
Lakehead Leaders and Lakehead Luminaries are engaged contributors both on-campus and within their communities, they recognize and celebrate diversity and inclusivity, and they strive to achieve academic excellence. Students who exemplify these qualities may now be recognized as Lakehead Leaders and Luminaries - designations that will receive Co-Curricular credit and a certificate of achievement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a Rising Star, Lakehead Leader, and a Lakehead Luminary? |
Lakehead Leaders have demonstrated exemplary achievement in one or more of the “Five Qualities of a Lakehead Leader.” Lakehead Luminaries have demonstrated exceptional leadership in two or more of the “Five Qualities of a Lakehead Leader.”
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What will Lakehead Leaders, Rising Stars, and Lakehead Luminaries receive? |
Recipients of the Lakehead Leader, Rising Stars, and Luminary awards will receive recognition at an awards ceremony where they will be presented with a Certificate of Achievement. The award winners will also receive credit on their Co-Curricular Record, provided they add the designation to their record. |
How are the “Five Qualities of a Lakehead Leader” defined and what is the criteria for each category? |
Academic Excellence: Exemplified by a student who demonstrates a commitment to maintaining the highest quality of scholarly activity, workmanship, integrity, accountability and responsibility in their academic pursuits, to the best of their abilities.
Diversity & Inclusion: Exemplified by students who have made a special effort to grow and develop our community’s understanding, support and acceptance of diverse people, cultures, traditions, values and abilities.
Citizenship & Community Engagement: Exemplified by students who demonstrate a passion for and strong belief in student leadership and/or giving back to the community whether it be, on campus or within the local or national community or even globally.
Innovation: Exemplified by students who are “unconventional and passionate thinkers” who use their creative perspective to build and shape innovative programs and/or projects and inspire others.
Sustainability: Exemplified by students who demonstrate a deep understanding and passion for issues surrounding sustainability. They not only apply sustainable living concepts to their own lives but also take action to educate others on the implementation of sustainability on personal and community scales. At minimum, your nomination should speak to how the nominee:
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Can any student be nominated from either campus? |
Yes. Nominations are open to all current undergraduate and graduate students. Eligible students can be full-time or part-time. Students from both campuses can be nominated. Students in any year of study can be nominated. |
Who can nominate a student? |
Any Lakehead student, staff or faculty member can nominate a current student. |
Is there a deadline to nominate someone? |
The deadline to submit a nomination for the 2023-2024 Lakehead Leader Awards was Friday, February 23, 2024 at 11:59pm. |
How do I nominate someone for the Lakehead Leader, Rising Star, or Lakehead Luminary awards? |
To nominate a deserving student leader for a Lakehead Leader Award, the nominator must complete and submit an online “Nomination Form”. In order to be an approved Lakehead Leader Award recipient, the Office of Student Affairs must complete a Student Conduct record check on our nominees. If a nominee does have a student code of conduct infraction, this may impact their eligibility to receive an award. For more information regarding student conduct, please see the link attached Student Code of Conduct
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Who will review the nominations and select recipients? |
A review committee will consist of a variation of Lakehead students & staff, and a LUSU representative (if available). The recommended recipients list is provided to the Director, Student Success for final approval. Important Note: In order to be an approved Lakehead Leader Award recipient, the Office of Student Affairs must complete a Student Conduct record check on our nominees. If a nominee does have a student code of conduct infraction, this may impact their eligibility to receive an award. For more information regarding student conduct, please see the link attached Student Code of Conduct |
When and where will the Lakehead Leaders/Luminaries be recognized? |
The 2023-2024 Lakehead Leader Awards will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. |
Who can I contact should I have further questions? |
Please contact the Student Success Centre. P: 807-343-8018 |