The Students’ Association awards Honorary Life Membership (HLM) to individuals who make an outstanding contribution to enhancing the St Andrews student experience.
Honorary Life Membership is not something that is bestowed lightly, and we will be looking for evidence of outstanding ability and determination in their respective field. Only around 50 HLMs will be awarded per academic year.
In addition to receiving a HLM their are two other awards presented. The Sandy Mackenzie Award is awarded to one member of the Association. Dedicated to our late Bar Manager, this award is given to a student who has truly gone above and beyond in their activities within the Association.
The Greenfield Award is named after Chase Greenfield, our first Academic Representation Co-ordinator. Chase made an exceptional contribution to supporting and advocating for the postgraduate experience, first as an intern and later as a full-time member of staff. The Greenfield Award is therefore given to a student who has made an outstanding contribution to enhancing the postgraduate experience, whether that be in the academic, social, or extra-curricular spaces.
These awards are given by the HLM Committee (The Exec Team and three additional Union Staff members).
Criteria
HLMs are granted based on the following strict criteria:
- The nominee is a graduating student (Postgraduate or Undergraduate).
- The nominee has made an outstanding contribution to the Student Experience through their activities within the Students' Association while a student at St Andrews.
- The nominee is in good standing with the Students' Association, i.e. they are not currently banned or facing disciplinary action by the Association.
HLMs are given for activities within the Students' Association, its subcommittees, representative structures, or its affiliated societies. These may be for a large amount of work in one year, or over a number of years. Students may not self-nominate.
The University offers a number of awards for activities outside of the Students' Association, or within specific areas. For awards based on outstanding activity or volunteering within sport, please contact the AU President. We also offer a variety of individual and group awards at the annual One Union Awards ceremony for which non-graduating students are also eligible.
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