Award Categories
Rising Star
Nominate yourself or someone else for this award; the nominee must be a current first-year undergraduate student at LBU.
This award celebrates a first-year student who has shown significant commitment to and active engagement with career development and/or career-related experiential learning opportunities on offer at LBU (and beyond)*. Activity can be within the curriculum, co/extra-curricular (such as Beckett Careers events), and can also include activity external to LBU.
Your submission should cover as many of the following points as are relevant:
A proactive, committed and/or creative approach to engaging with career development and / or career-related experiential learning activity*
Reflections on skills, professional behaviours and career insights developed
Growth or changes in career aspirations / curiosity / motivations / confidence
Overcoming adversity to achieve
Evidence of proactive network-building
*any of the following activities: challenge events, insight events, simulation exercises, consultancy projects/live briefs, part time work, volunteering, internships, modular placements, Placement Year related initiatives, role play, case studies, global opportunities, virtual work experience, Careers Fairs and employer-led events.
Emerging Talent
Nominate yourself or someone else for this award; the nominee must be a current second-year undergraduate student at LBU.
This award celebrates a second-year student who has shown significant commitment to and active engagement with career development and/or career-related experiential learning opportunities on offer at LBU (and beyond)*. Activity can be within the curriculum, co/extra-curricular (such as Beckett Careers events), and can also include activity external to LBU.
Your submission should cover as many of the following points as are relevant:
A proactive, committed and/or creative approach to engaging with career development and / or career-related experiential learning activity*
Reflections on skills, professional behaviours and career insights developed
Growth or changes in career aspirations / curiosity / motivations / confidence
Overcoming adversity to achieve
Evidence of proactive / continued network-building
Impact of activities undertaken eg. contribution to a new project, business or organisation
*any of the following activities: challenge events, insight events, simulation exercises, consultancy projects/live briefs, part time work, volunteering, internships, modular placements, Placement Year-related initiatives, role play, case studies, global opportunities, virtual work experience, Careers Fairs and employer-led events.
Outstanding Achiever
Nominate yourself or someone else for this award; the nominee must be a current final-year undergraduate student at LBU.
This award celebrates a final-year student who has shown significant professional development during their time at LBU, with active engagement in career development and/or career-related experiential learning opportunities on offer at LBU (and beyond)*. Activity can be within the curriculum, co/extra-curricular (such as Beckett Careers events) and can also include activity external to LBU. Please do not select this award if your submission relates solely to a current or returning Placement Year student or modular placement activity – please select ‘Placement Student of the Year’ instead.
Your submission should cover as many of the following points as are relevant:
A proactive, committed and/or creative approach to engaging with career development and / or career-related experiential learning activity*
Reflections on skills, professional behaviours and career insights developed
Growth or changes in career aspirations / curiosity / motivations / confidence
Overcoming adversity to achieve
Evidence of proactive / continued network-building
Impact of activities undertaken eg. contribution to a new project, business or organization
Sharing learnings within the LBU community, eg. through talks, blogs, social media
*any of the following activities: challenge events, insight events, simulation exercises, consultancy projects/live briefs, part time work, volunteering, internships, modular placements, role play, case studies, global opportunities, virtual work experience, Careers Fairs and employer-led events.
Placement Student of the Year
Nominate yourself or someone else for this award; the nominee must be an undergraduate LBU student who is currently completing a Placement Year or modular placement(s) or who has done so in the past 12 months.
This award celebrates a student who has demonstrated significant commitment to a placement experience and made a valuable contribution to their workplace(s).
Your submission can include as many of the following points as are relevant:
A proactive and dedicated approach to securing and preparing for placement
Reflections on skills, professional behaviours and career insights developed
Growth or changes in career aspirations / curiosity / motivations / confidence
Overcoming adversity to achieve
Evidence of proactive / continued network-building
Contribution to a team
Impact upon a business
Sharing learnings within the LBU community, eg. through talks, blogs, social media.
Postgraduate Student of the Year
Nominate yourself or someone else for this award; the nominee must be a current taught postgraduate student at LBU.
This award celebrates a final-year student who has shown significant and professional engagement in career development and/or career-related experiential learning opportunities on offer at LBU (and beyond)*. Activity can be within the curriculum, co/extra-curricular (such as Beckett Careers events) and can also include activity external to LBU.
Your submission should cover as many of the following points as are relevant:
A proactive, committed and/or creative approach to engaging with career development and / or career-related experiential learning activity*
Reflections on skills, professional behaviours and career insights developed
Growth or changes in career aspirations / curiosity / motivations / confidence
Overcoming adversity to achieve
Evidence of proactive / continued network-building
Impact of activities undertaken eg. contribution to a new project, business or organisation
Sharing learnings within the LBU community, eg. through talks, blogs, social media
*any of the following activities: challenge events, insight events, simulation exercises, consultancy projects/live briefs, part time work, volunteering, internships, modular placements, Placement Year, role play, case studies, global opportunities, virtual work experience, Careers Fairs and employer-led events.
Graduate of the Year
Nominate yourself or someone else for this award; the nominee must be an LBU graduate.
This award celebrates a graduate who has demonstrated significant professional development and/or exceptional commitment to engaging with their career development and/or career-related activities since leaving LBU.
Your submission should cover as many of the following points as are relevant:
A proactive and committed approach to securing a graduate opportunity (eg. graduate job related to career interests, or place on a competitive Masters / further study course)
Engagement in professional development since graduating
Overcoming adversity to achieve
Evidence of proactive and continued network-building
Initiative and growth in confidence
Sharing learnings back with the LBU community, eg. through guest lectures, alumni panel events, presentations, blogs, social media.
Individual Innovation in Curricular Experiential Learning
Nominate yourself or someone else for this award; the nominee must be a member of staff at LBU.
This award celebrates a member of staff who has developed innovative or new ideas or initiatives to embed experiential learning into the curriculum.
Your submission should provide evidence against as many of the following criteria as are relevant:*
Evidence of innovative or new ideas for embedding experiential learning* into the curriculum
Inclusion of the student voice
Quality and relevance of initiative in relation to sector needs/external labour market and skill development
An inclusive approach supporting student participation and equality of access
Potential for future development / repetition year on year at scale
Measurable impact on student employability
*any of the following activities: consultancy projects/live briefs, challenge events, insight events, simulation exercises, part time work, modular placements, role play, case studies, virtual work experience, Careers Fairs and employer-led events.
Team Innovation in Curricular Experiential Learning
Nominate yourself or someone else for this award; the nominees must be staff at LBU.
This award celebrates a team who has developed innovative or new ideas or initiatives to embed experiential learning into the curriculum.
Your submission should provide evidence against as many of the following criteria as are relevant:
Evidence of innovative or new ideas for embedding experiential learning* into the curriculum
Inclusion of the student voice
Quality and relevance of initiative in relation to sector needs/external labour market and skill development
An inclusive approach supporting student participation at scale and equality of access
Potential for future development / repetition year on year at scale
Measurable impact on student employability
*any of the following activities: consultancy projects/live briefs, challenge events, insight events, simulation exercises, part time work, modular placements, role play, case studies, virtual work experience, Careers Fairs and employer-led events.
Community Partnership in Experiential Learning
Nominate yourself or someone else for this award.
This award celebrates a member of staff or team and a partner organisation who have worked together to support student access to real-world experience, in either an in-curricular or co-curricular context.
Your submission should provide evidence against as many of the following criteria as are relevant:
Connection to the anchor community and meeting an external skills / sector demand
An inclusive approach supporting student participation at scale and equality of access
Potential for future development / repetition year on year at scale
How measurable impact is assessed (if curricular)
How engagement is achieved and impact measured (if co-curricular)
Lead generation across the University
*any of the following activities: consultancy projects/live briefs, challenge events, insight events, simulation exercises, part time work, modular placements, role play, case studies, virtual work experience, Careers Fairs and employer-led events.
Innovation in Authentic Assessment of Experiential Learning
Nominate yourself or someone else for this award. This award celebrates a member of staff or team who has taken an innovative approach to authentic assessment of experiential learning*.
Your submission should provide evidence against as many of the following criteria as are relevant:
Authenticity of assessment in relation to the course or module
Evidence of an innovative approach Evidence of assessment meeting University’s AI and inclusivity guidelines, and providing clear guidance to students on the use of AI in the assessment Potential for future development / repetition year on year at scale
Impact of the approach on student employability
*any of the following activities: consultancy projects/live briefs, challenge events, insight events, simulation exercises, part time work, modular placements, role play, case studies, virtual work experience, Careers Fairs and employer-led events.
Outstanding Employer Contribution to Leeds Beckett University Students
Nominate yourself or someone else for this award. This award celebrates an employer who has shown active engagement with LBU to support students and graduates in experiential learning at either a local or strategic level* Your submission should provide evidence against as many of the following criteria as are relevant:
Demonstrates a strong commitment to providing employment opportunities (including internships, placements, and work-based learning opportunities for Beckett students.)
Participates in university events, workshops, or career fairs, offering valuable industry insights and networking opportunities for students.
Champions diversity and inclusion in the workplace by providing targeted support or initiatives for underrepresented student groups
Engages in opportunities within the university whilst offering real-world insights that align with the world of work.
*any of the following activities: consultancy projects/live briefs, challenge events, insight events, simulation exercises, part time work, modular placements, role play, case studies, virtual work experience, Careers Fairs and employer-led events.
Mentor of the Year
Nominate yourself or someone else for this award. This award celebrates an employer or individual that has provided support to a Leeds Beckett University student (mentor, manager, supervisor) in the workplace or university, whilst you have been undertaking work or a project. Your submission should provide evidence against as many of the following criteria as are relevant:
Quality of Guidance and Mentorship
- Supported problem-solving and independent thinking
- Offered regular feedback that contributed to improvement
Commitment to Student Development
- Actively supported the student’s academic and professional growth
- Encouraged learning opportunities beyond core responsibilities
Accessibility and Supportiveness
- Was approachable, responsive, and available when needed
- Created a supportive and inclusive environment
Contribution to Work/Project Success
- Played a meaningful role in enabling the student to complete their work/project
- Helped overcome obstacles or barriers during the project
Professional Role Modelling
- Acted as a positive role model within the workplace or university
- Inspired the student’s future career aspirations
Innovation and Initiative
- Went above and beyond expected responsibilities to support the student
- Tailored support to the student’s individual needs
Impact on Student Experience
- Made a significant difference to the student’s overall experience
- Contributed to the student feeling valued and motivated
- Left a lasting impression on the student’s personal or professional journey.
Remember...
Nominations close Friday 24 April 23:59!
If you have any questions please email the Placements team.
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