This award recognizes an outstanding student who has demonstrated leadership excellence in the development and/or implementation of an ongoing or one-time community service project or program* and has made a significant contribution to the community through his or her leadership and involvement during the academic year.
In spring 2015, this award was re-named for Marcel Côté, a man with a vision, a builder and a strong advocate of leadership. Read the article about this.
*Community service activities are defined as unpaid work primarily carried out for the benefit of others.
- Recipient for 2017-2018
- Recipient for 2016-2017
- Recipients for 2015-2016
- Recipients for 2013-2014 and 2014-2015
Eligibility
- uOttawa full-time or part-time student
- Self-nominations will not be considered
Candidates are evaluated based on the following criteria. They must:
- Hold a volunteer leadership position with a community partner in planning and implementing community service activities. (This award is also aimed at students in leadership positions in a recognized student organization, club sport or athletic team, who help plan and implement community service activities.)
- Demonstrate the ability to prepare, motivate and have an impact on other students while implementing community service activities.
- Project a positive image and presence within his/her team.
- Demonstrate outstanding leadership, management and organizational skills, and be motivated, enthusiastic, self-reliant, problem solvers, courageous, honest, credible, focused, empower others, inspire a shared vision, etc.
- Offer a service that meets local or global community needs.
- Have a positive impact on the University community.
- Contribute hours of service to the team or organization.
- Provide a signed letter of recommendation from the organization the student volunteered for.
This award is for service between September 1 and March 31 of the current academic year.
Application process:
Complete the application form (PDF version, 135 KB). Add a letter of recommendation from the organization, group or team that benefited from the community service activities.
Deadline: April 15 of the current year
Prize: $500