
The AMS Community Awards are designed to encourage students to give back and support the very communities which have welcomed students, and created a safe learning and living environment. These awards recognize the contributions of students to various aspects of campus-life, that are made with gratitude and the intention to support and cherish the Queen’s and Kingston community.

The Civic Responsibility Award is given to an undergraduate student at the University who has significantly contributed to the Kingston community. The student’s contribution may be through volunteering with one or more Kingston organizations or with a student group that performs volunteer work in Kingston. The value of this award is $2,500.
Any undergraduate student who has paid their AMS membership fees is eligible to receive this award.
Nominations can be submitted by any student, faculty, staff or member of the Queen’s or Kingston Communities. Self-nominations are not accepted.

The Environmental Champion Award seeks to recognize an Alma Mater Society member for their outstanding contributions in areas pertaining to environmental and/or climate activism, justice, and organizing in the Kingston and Queen’s Community. The value of this award is $500.
Any undergraduate student who has paid their AMS membership fees is eligible to receive this award.
Self-nominations or nominations by any student, faculty, staff or member of the Queen’s or Kingston Communities are accepted.

The Peer Support Award celebrates students supporting students on campus. This award is granted to a student who has made a remarkable impact through supporting others and demonstrates a passion towards helping those around them.
Any undergraduate student who has paid their AMS membership fees is eligible to receive this award.
At least two students must co-sign a nomination letter OR at least two separate letters must be submitted in support of a nomination. A maximum of three letters will be considered. The supporting/non primary or secondary letters can be made by any member of the Queen’s Community