Student Involvement Awards

The Student Leader Award recognizes senior students in the SFU Beedie undergraduate program who through formal or informal leadership positions have modeled the way and inspired others towards a shared vision in the past year.

This award recognizes the individual’s exceptional performance, growth, and commitment to their areas of involvement. This leader would have exemplified skills such as critical thinking, innovation, ethical decision making, teamwork, and strategic thinking as well as demonstrated leadership skills such as resilience, persistence, creativity, and encouraging others.

This award is open to all SFU Beedie students, regardless of formal titles or leadership roles. Leading and inspiring others stems from commitment to the community, exemplifying values, and helping others grow their potential.

The Community Impact Award recognizes students who made meaningful impact  on campus and/or in the broader community. This award celebrates individuals who demonstrate a sustained commitment to service, leadership, and positive change—whether through mentoring peers, volunteering with local organizations, leading outreach initiatives, or contributing to causes that strengthen and uplift others.

Students may be considered for this award based on their involvement inside and outside the SFU Beedie School of Business community. This includes mentoring fellow students, supporting campus programs, volunteering with community groups, organizing service projects, or dedicating time and skills to initiatives that address social, educational, or environmental needs. These students should exemplify compassion, initiative, and a genuine commitment to making an impact beyond themselves.

The Emerging Leader Award recognizes junior  students of the SFU Beedie undergraduate program who have displayed enthusiasm and eagerness to participate and engage purposely within the SFU Beedie Community. These students demonstrate initiative in developing leadership skills, energetically taking part in co-curricular experiences, and expressing curiosity and openness to diverse experiences. This award recognizes the personal and professional growth of the student experience and showcases their high potential in becoming a leader within the community.

Additional Eligibility: This award recognizes the student's commitment to a well-balanced student experience inside and outside of the classroom during their first year.Must be in their first or second year of study at the SFU Beedie School of Business.

SFU Beedie has seen many remarkable case competition performances. This award recognizes students who have demonstrated fair play, dedication, teamwork, and excellence in their role as a case competitor. Beyond recognizing top performance, this award acknowledges the students who have generously given back to the community. Whether through coaching junior teams, sharing knowledge with other competitors and providing valuable feedback when needed, it gives credit to personal development, excellence, and commitment to growing our community of competitors. 

Examples:

• JDC West
• Peak Case Competition
• Elite Case Competition
• Local, Regional, National and International Case Competitions

Additional Eligibility: Must have competed in a recognized case competition between March 2025 and March 2026.

The Alumni Recognition Award recognizes outstanding SFU Beedie alumni, whose voluntary contributions have significantly enhanced the student experience. These individuals have shown their commitment to developing individuals and organizations by providing coaching, mentoring, and encouraging student engagement in the SFU Beedie community.

Eligibility

• Must have graduated from an SFU Beedie as of April 1, 2025

The Faculty Recognition Award recognizes outstanding faculty members whose voluntary contributions have significantly enhanced the co-curricular student experience. This individual has shown their commitment to developing individuals and organizations by providing coaching, mentoring, promoting learning inside or outside of the classroom, and encouraging student engagement in the SFU Beedie community.

Eligibility

• Must be a current faculty member at SFU Beedie
• Must not be a Student Involvement Awards Adjudication Committee member

The Large-Scale event had greater than 50 students involved in the planning process and/or those who attended the event. The event has demonstrated excellence in concept, execution, impact, and overall experience. This award honors an event that sets a benchmark within the SFU Beedie School of Business community through innovation, measurable success, and meaningful engagement.

The Small-Scale Event had less than 50 students involved in the planning process or attendees at the event. The event has demonstrated excellence in concept, execution, impact, and overall experience. The size of the was carefully determined to maximize impact.

The Case Competition event recognizes an event in which competition and problem-solving of a case was at the core of the experience. This event would have incorporated fair competition and judging as well as promoted teamwork and learning while impacting the SFU Beedie Community.

The Community Impact Event recognizes an event focused on making a positive impact on the social, cultural, sustainability or environmental matters of the community they are involved with, including SFU Beedie, SFU, and external community. This is an event that would have identified gaps or needs within their surrounding communities and engaged in meaningful work that helps address these while taking steps towards positive social change.

The Collaborative Event recognizes equal collaboration between a student organization, joint initiative, or student group with an internal or external organization. This award recognizes meaningful partnerships highlighting how teamwork, shared experiences, and the power of diverse thoughts and skills contribute to filling knowledge gaps and creating transformative experiences.