Each year, St. Jerome's University recognizes current and graduating students for their contribution to the University, as well as the greater community.
Current student awards
Nominations for the following current student awards are due February 14, 2025.
D.R. Letson Community Service Award
Each year, St. Jerome's University recognizes a co-registered student or a student in residence for their commitment to and involvement in service to the community beyond our campus.
- It is awarded annually to an undergraduate student in any year of study.
- Recognizes a student for their involvement in voluntary community service beyond the St. Jerome's University or University of Waterloo campus. Voluntary community service might include working with vulnerable and under-served populations. Such service can occur in a student's hometown or the local Kitchener-Waterloo community.
| Previous Recipient | Year |
|---|---|
| Sinead Costello | 2025 |
Todd Earl Spirit Award
The Todd Earl Spirit Award is awarded to a first-year student in their 1B term with exceptional enthusiasm and commitment through their passionate engagement in student life at St. Jerome's University.
| Previous Recipient | Year |
|---|---|
| Ava Legaspi | 2025 |
Graduating student awards
Zach Ralston Award
The Zach Ralston Award recognizes academic excellence and contributions to student life and community-building at St. Jerome's University. Contributions to community building outside of campus may be considered.
This award is awarded to a student in the calendar year of their undergraduate convocation.
- Normally awarded to a St. Jerome's academically co-registered student; however, when a suitable candidate cannot be found within the academic community, consideration may be given to any student with an identifiable connection to the St. Jerome's community (i.e. student in residence or member of the faith community).
| Previous Recipient | Year |
|---|---|
| Zoe Fitzsimmons | 2025 |
University Life Award
The University Life Award recognizes a student who has achieved academic excellence and contributed to student life and community building at St. Jerome's University. Contributions to community building outside of campus may be considered.
This award is awarded to a student in the calendar year of their undergraduate convocation.
- Awarded to a St. Jerome's academically co-registered student; however, when a suitable candidate cannot be found within the academic community, consideration may be given to any student with an identifiable connection to the St. Jerome's community (i.e. student in residence or member of the faith community). Usually, only one award is presented per calendar year, but up to five awards may be presented per calendar year.
| Previous Recipients | Year |
|---|---|
| Kat Moller | 2025 |
| William Patterson | 2025 |
| Chelsea Graham | 2025 |
Community Contribution Award
The Community Contributions Award recognizes contributions to student life and community-building at St. Jerome's University.
- Awarded to a St. Jerome's academically co-registered student; however, when a suitable candidate cannot be found within the academic community, consideration may be given to any student with an identifiable connection to the St. Jerome's community (i.e. student in residence or member of the faith community). Up to five awards may be presented per calendar year.
| Previous Recipients | Year |
|---|---|
| Caleigh Davies-Knies | 2025 |
| Isabelle Carreira | 2025 |
| Sam Casais Ponce De Leon | 2025 |
| Smiksha Sharma | 2025 |
Selection Process
The names of all candidates will be forwarded to the Associate Dean (or designate) so that each candidate may be vetted for the following criteria:
- Academic eligibility and grades review
- Integrity review
- Non-academic policy review
All candidates will also be subject to a historical residence/student experience review which is conducted by the Manager, Residence and Community Life.
Eligible candidates’ nomination packages will then be shared with the selection committee. The selection of award recipients will be determined by reviewing and scoring nominations using the established rubric, and by deliberation of the selection committee.