AMS Volunteer Awards

The AMS Volunteer Awards recognize the contributions volunteers have made to the Alma Mater Society and Queen’s University Community, without whom operations of the Alma Mater Society would not be possible. There are four awards available:

In making a selection, the Selection committee will examine exemplary commitment to the volunteer role, successful completion of major events, and commitment to making an impact.

Any student who is considered a member of the Alma Mater Society and who has paid the AMS membership fee in the year of the nomination.

The student must be a volunteer at the AMS, in good standing.

Two students may make a nomination, and any member of the Queen’s Community may submit supporting nominations with a maximum of three (3) letters of support. Nomination letters must not exceed 1500 words.

Submit a Nomination

Volunteer(s) of the Year Descriptions

Volunteer(s) of the Year – Camaraderie

This volunteer is dedicated to improving the experiences of their fellow volunteers as well as their supervisor. Above all else they are a team player and contribute greatly to a positive working atmosphere through being a support and friend to all.

Volunteer(s) of the Year – Community

This volunteer has made one of the largest impacts in the Queen’s and/or Kingston community. They have done this within their own volunteer portfolio and by fostering and promoting AMS member engagement. Notably, they have acted responsibly and professionally as an AMS representative to the larger Queen’s and/or Kingston community.

Volunteer(s) of the Year – Involvement

This volunteer is known for going above and beyond what is required of them from their job description. This may mean reaching outside or attempting to reach outside of their portfolio for the betterment of their committee, their commission, and/or the AMS as a whole. This person completes tasks to the best of their abilities each and every time.

Most Outstanding and Impactful Event (or Project)

This group of volunteers are known for taking the initiative to ideate, plan, and execute an event or project that had a significant and positive impact by leveraging their role as a volunteer. This may include work of any scope, from work that positively benefits a particular group to work that is meant to have an impact on the wider Kingston community. The purpose of this award is to acknowledge the importance of collaboration to produce a larger impact through meaningful programming.