StAR Awards
Student Allocated Recognition (StAR) Awards
The HSU StAR (student allocated recognition) awards provide a chance for students to show their appreciation for the Hartpury staff and students who have gone above and beyond to support them and help them achieve throughout the year.
How to nominate someone
You can nominate any student or member of staff (academic or support) for an award. The judges will be looking for quality (not quantity!) of nominations so make sure you take your time and really get across why you think they should be recognised.
You might nominate someone for a one-off act of kindness that really made a difference or perhaps it's their ongoing support that you have relied on.
You can nominate ONE person for ONE category per form. If you think they should get recognition in different categories you can submit a separate form - as many as you like!
Sometimes nominees ask us if they can see the nominations that have been sent in for them - we will always ask your permission to share first, and always give you the choice of sharing the content anonymously. Please use the form to indicate if you would be happy for it to be shared.
Don't forget about the non-teaching staff too: Accommodation, Catering staff, Cleaning staff, Finance, Library Staff, Learning Support Assistants, IT staff, Moodle Support, Student Services, Wardens - anyone who works at Hartpury and adds to our community can be nominated for the Heart of Hartpury Award.
Award categories
STAFF AWARDS
Inspiring Lecturer (separate College and University Awards)
Is your lecturer enthusiastic and engaging? Do they motivate you to want to achieve your best? Do they challenge you? Has the lecturer encouraged you to step out of your comfort zone? Has a lecture or lecturer raised your career aspirations? Does this lecturer show passion for their subject?
Most Supportive Tutor (separate College and University Awards)
Has your tutor gone above and beyond to offer you the support you need to be able to achieve your goals at Hartpury? Do they show dedication and commitment? Are they easy to reach in normal contact hours, and do they help bridge any gaps in understanding that you might have? Perhaps your supervisor gone above and beyond to provide support, suggestions and feedback for your dissertation? Does your lecturer provide you with timely, thorough and helpful feedback that you can use to improve your work?
Expert in their Field (separate College and University Awards)
Does your lecturer show expertise in their subject, with an in-depth knowledge? Do they inspire confidence in you that the information they give you is relevant, up to date and accurate? Does your lecturer provide high quality teaching materials that you have found to be key in your success?
Heart of Hartpury (non-teaching staff only)
Does this member of staff go out of their way to ensure you get the support you need—whether it be pastoral support, college nursing staff, a porter, a warden, a technician, a learning support assistant, IT, Student Services, Accommodation, Cleaning Staff, Finance or ANY other non-academic member of staff at Hartpury. Do they encourage you to do your best and support you through real-life situations with a positive attitude and genuine concern?
STUDENT AWARDS
Rep of the Year – SU Representation Officer to nominate
Committee of the Year – SU Clubs and Societies Officer to nominate
Community Member of the Year – SU Guidance Officer to nominate
Most Supportive Peer – someone who has been there for you throughout the year, and has offered kindness and support which has helped you in your journey at Hartpury.
Most Improved Student – someone who has been through a lot and come a long way this year – someone who has notably progressed in themselves and/or academically.
Most Dedicated Student – someone who is always turning up, engaged in lectures and dedicate to their course. Someone who goes the extra mile, perhaps volunteers their time to support Hartpury.
Most Knowledgeable Student – someone who always comes to lectures prepared, they make an effort to complete the pre-reading and read around subjects. Maybe they share interesting facts or are always on hand to help you understand difficult topics.