Dean’s Reception for Graduating Student Leaders

Every year, the Dean of Arts hosts a special reception to recognize and celebrate soon-to-be Arts graduates who have dedicated themselves as leaders and have made an impact during their time at UBC.

Invitations to the reception and nominations for the 2026 Outstanding Leadership awards are now closed.

Thank you to all who took the time to recognize our graduating Arts students. Nominations for the 2027 Outstanding leadership awards will open in early 2027.

Reception Invitations

Do you know of a graduating student who has been involved as a leader in the Faculty of Arts? Students, faculty, alumni, or staff can invite a graduating Arts student to attend the reception in recognition of their leadership contribution.

The Dean’s Reception takes place at the end of Term 2.

Invitation process

The invitation process is now closed for 2026.

Award Nominations

Do you know of a graduating student who has made an exceptional contribution to the Faculty of Arts, the UBC Community, or the wider community during their time at UBC?

In addition to inviting a student to attend the reception, students, faculty, alumni, or staff can also nominate a graduating student for an Outstanding Leadership award for which there are three categories:

Outstanding Leader in the Faculty of Arts
Outstanding Leader in the UBC Community
Outstanding Leader in the UBC Community and Beyond

Awards are presented at the Dean’s Reception for Graduating Student Leaders, which will take place at the end of Term 2. All students nominated for an award, as well as their nominators, will be invited to attend the reception.

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Nomination process

The nomination process is now closed for 2026.

For the nominator:
Note that once you submit your nomination form, your nominee will automatically receive an email to submit their personal statement and resume. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Cecilia Langill, Arts Student Engagement Officer, at cecilia.langill@ubc.ca.

For the nominee:
Once nominated for an Outstanding Leadership award, you will automatically receive an email notifying you of your nomination and requesting a personal statement and resume. These documents, along with the content of the nomination, will help inform the Awards Adjudication Committee’s decision on a recipient. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Cecilia Langill, Arts Student Engagement Officer, at cecilia.langill@ubc.ca.

Please submit your nominee statement by 11:59PM on Sunday, February 15. Late submissions will not be considered.

How nominations will be evaluated

The depth and impact of the nominee’s contributions to the community
Demonstrated leadership and integrity in the scope of their involvement
Demonstrated vision, innovation, or creativity in their work
Providing inspiration and motivation to others as a mentor and/or role model
Good academic standing (although grades are not the most important factor, they are considered during the selection process)

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