Club of the Year
2024 Winners:
Sporting Club of the Year – UC Stars Football
Social Club of the Year – UC Queer Club
Cultural Club of the Year – UC Indian Student Association
Cultural Club of the Year – UC Indian Student Association
Student Experience Awards
Student Experience Awards
The UCX Student Experience Awards are held each year to celebrate the outstanding contributions of student clubs, societies, and individuals to life on campus.
The awards shine a spotlight on excellence in leadership, community involvement, event delivery, and overall impact within the UC student community.
2025 Awards
Nominations for the 2025 UCX Student Experience Awards are now open!
Celebrate the students, clubs, and events that made an impact this year by submitting your nomination.
Applications close 11:59AM, the 24th of September.
Award Categories
Club of the Year
Club of the Year
The Club of the Year Awards are divided into four categories reflecting the vast array of clubs on campus. They are: Academic, Sporting, Social and Cultural.
The club of the year is awarded to a club working at its best in each category. These clubs have practiced and refined the ways in which they engage with students and members to create an exceptional student experience.
UC Community Engagement Award
UC Community Engagement Award
The community service award is to honour a club that has contributed to the UC community or has strived to improve connections within the UC community.
Community Engagement can be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including clubs volunteering time towards multiple UC events or projects, Orientation Week, Open Day, faculty-led initiatives or even other clubs events at the University.
Social Media Engagement Award
Social Media Engagement Award
The Social Media Engagement award is to honour the club that has strived to establish a strong online presence, regularly engaged with their club members online, and made a name for themselves within the broader UC Community.
Off Campus Event of the Year
Off Campus Event of the Year
The Off Campus Event of the Year is designed to recognise clubs and societies that are willing to step outside the comfort of working with UC Life on campus and willing to stage physical events off campus.
Examples of great off campus events would include Industry Trips, Professional Development or Balls and Galas.
On Campus Event of the Year
On Campus Event of the Year
The On Campus Event of the Year honors clubs or societies making a genuine effort towards enhancing the campus culture and providing a vibrant campus experience for students.
The on-campus event can be a social or a professional development opportunity for students, all on-campus club events are eligible, big or small.
UC Upstart Award (for outstanding new clubs)
UC Upstart Award (for outstanding new clubs)
The Club Upstart Award is a long running award to recognise the best new club this year. The club must have affiliated for its first time in 2023 and made a genuine contribution to campus culture.
Most Improved Club of the Year
Most Improved Club of the Year
This award recognizes a committee that has not only successfully embraced their responsibilities within an established club but has also elevated the club to new heights. Through their leadership, they have transformed an already successful club into an extraordinary one.
This award honors their ability to seamlessly transition into leadership, make meaningful contributions to the club’s mission, and navigate the complexities that come with leading an established club.
Unsung Hero Award (for impactful non-executive members)
Unsung Hero Award (for impactful non-executive members)
The Unsung Hero Award is to acknowledge individuals who may not hold a leadership position within their club, but have made a positive impact on the club or society.
These are the people who can make a huge impact on leaders and members in the club without realising or asking for acknowledgement.
Club Person of the Year
Club Person of the Year
The Club Person of the Year is awarded to a member of the campus community who stands out as having made the most outstanding contribution to their club, the university and the broader community over the course of the year that is above and beyond what is expected of them.
This can be any executive committee or club member from the UC Community.
President of the Year
President of the Year
The President of the Year award has been established to recognise an outstanding individual who embraces the mission of their club while challenging its executive committee and members to advance new initiatives, acquire new skills, encourages engagement at all levels within the UC community and promotes an environment that inspires others to think outside the box.
This can only be achieved if this individual shows great leadership qualities and commitment that spearheads the club and lays the foundations for ongoing success.
Previous Winners
UC Community Engagement Award
2024 Winner – UC Nursing Society
The Nursing Society was hugely active in the community in 2024. They participated in Walk for autism, Closing the Gap virtual walk, Virtual market day, Wear it Purple day, R U OK day, DVCS high tea, Deafness awareness week, UC breast cancer awareness morning tea, Mental health check-ins, and Party Pals events for differently abled children. They have also used different awareness days for community outreach via virtual platforms.
Social Media Engagement Award
2024 Winner - UC CASPA
UC CASPA earned the Social Media Engagement Award by consistently delivering high-quality, engaging content throughout the year. Their posts kept things fresh and exciting, showcasing important events, eye-catching graphics, and celebrating special occasions. With their content regularly reaching over 1,000 people, UC CASPA has demonstrated a strong connection with their audience, making a significant impact across social platforms.
Off Campus Event of the Year
2024 Winner: UC Snowsports Club - Perisher Social Trip
From shredding the slopes at Perisher Valley by day to dancing the night away in Jindabyne, UC Snowsports Social Trip was a week of non-stop fun and epic memories. Every attendee definitely had an adventure of a lifetime!
On Campus Event of the Year
2024 Winner: UC Latin American Student Association – Latin American Week
In August, UC LASA organized a week to celebrate Latin-American culture with an exciting and rich event filled with diverse activities. From an incredibly delicious Latin American Asado, Brazilian Forro Dance and snacks, Trivia and immersing in traditional folkloric Latin horror stories by the bonfire, and closing out with an incredible showcase of our food and countries with the Latin Market at UC.
UC Upstart Award (for outstanding new clubs)
2024 Winner - UC Bangladeshi Student Association
Officially formed on August 28th, 2024, UCBSA made an impressive impact on campus life within their first month. Participating in major events like the Moonlit Markets and UC Open Day, the club quickly gained around 20 members, showcasing Bangladeshi culture and connecting with students across campus. UCBSA created a welcoming space for celebrating cultural diversity and contributed significantly to the UC community.
Most Improved Club of the Year
2024 Winner - UC Stars Gridiron Club
UC Stars Gridiron Club made remarkable progress, significantly improving member engagement, event planning, and community involvement. After a successful 2023, they created a new men’s division in 2024 with great success. Their dedication to growth and teamwork strengthened their club’s presence on campus, making them a deserving winner of the Most Improved Club of the Year.
Unsung Hero Award (for impactful non-executive members)
2024 Winner - Luke Lancaster (UC SLAP)
Luke, a first-year student, stepped up in a big way for his club. From representing their peers to helping at every event—whether it’s cocktail parties, BBQs, or market stalls—he was there every step of the way. He even ran an entire lawn bowls event solo when no one else from the committee could attend.
Club Person of the Year
2024 Winner – Joel Thomas (UC Indian Association)
Joel made a significant impact as UCIA’s vice president, leading a variety of cultural and social events like Onam, Holi, Meet and Greets, and sports activities. His effective communication, organization, and strong connection with students have boosted event participation and raised UCIA’s profile, making him a vital part of the club’s success.
President of the Year
Winner – Chloe Hunter (UC Occupational Therapy)
Chloe demonstrated exceptional leadership as president of both the UC OT Society and UC Stars FC. For the OT Society, she tripled membership, fostered collaboration between different year levels and programs, and organized the first-ever OT Ball, making it accessible to all students. She also secured two sponsors to support professional development, raising the profile of Occupational Therapy at UC.
At UC Stars FC, Chloe was instrumental in organizing key events like Club Days and the season launch, while uniting the men’s and women’s teams. She distributed nearly 300 uniforms, strengthened communication between players and the board, and fostered a sense of inclusivity within the club. Her tireless efforts behind the scenes and dedication to the club’s success have made her an invaluable leader.