Golden Apple Awards
The Golden Apple Awards is a scheme run by the Students’ Union, to enable students to reward academic and support staff who exhibit exceptional teaching/support standards or are particularly inspiring within their field. Students from across the University are welcome to nominate any member of staff or support department who/which has a particularly influential role in the student’s development. These awards are given annually to outstanding academic and support staff members, nominated by the students.
Nominations for the 2022 Golden Apple Awards are now live.
The nomination form can be accessed here.
Nomination closing date is the 3rd of June 2022 at 12pm
WHAT STAFF Said…
“I must say that I feel the students that I work with are a superb group of people and I enjoy working with them very much indeed – I get much back in terms of intellectual stimulation so if were possible, I would award all of them with a golden apple!”
“Recognitions of the contribution of members of staff to the community of learners at the university are very very important to us. Small and big affirmations of each other are a vital part of the building of a resilient and caring community.”
“however much you enjoy teaching, it is first necessary to have interested, dedicated, and hard-working students”
Quotes from students’ comments:
“It’s the small things that set her apart from other lecturers at CCCU”
“She takes a great interest in the activities of her students, as well as participating in activities outside her field”
“He pushes his students in a supportive way, and is always approachable for feedback or advice on work matters or other issues”
“She goes beyond what is needed to get the best out of students”
“He goes beyond the call of duty to help any student, even if he is busy”
“I can honestly say that she has made the difference between me fulfilling my dream or giving up. She is honest, consistent, inspirational and an unending supply of positivity”
“She is constantly enthusiastic, no matter how tired she says she is, and she always has the time to speak to anybody about any concerns they have or anything they want to share”
“He is a true gentleman and an inspiration to all”
“He makes us think for ourselves and encourages us to really push ourselves academically”
“His humor combined with his knowledge makes the difficult lectures seem more bearable!”
A list of all the Previous winners can be found here.
Stats on all previous awards are available here
View the 12th Golden Apple Awards from 25th June 2021 online here
2021 total nominations 907 - View Nominations from 2021
The 11th Golden Apple Awards took place on Wednesday 27th May 2020 and it was slightly different due to the Covid-19 lockdown, but that didn't stop us from celebrating the academic and support staff who go above and beyond to ensure students get the support they deserve.
You can watch the awards on Facebook or on YouTube and it was rather exciting seeing so many people watching.
The Students’ Union received:
1,374 nominations for 152 members of staff in 2020
875 nominations for 396 members of staff in 2019
1,020 nominations for 441 members of staff in 2018
795 nominations for 312 members of staff in 2017
707 nominations for 285 members of staff in 2016
387 nominations for 192 members of staff in 2015
425 nominations for 192 members of staff in 2014
420 nominations for 190 members of staff in 2013
411 nominations for 178 members of staff in 2012
304 nominations for 121 members of staff in 2011
113 nominations for 45 members of staff in 2010
To see all previous winners check out the
Golden Apple Awards Honours Board
A full list of all those nominated in 2019 is available here
a video of the 2019 awards is available here
photos from 2019 are here
A full list of all those nominated in 2018 is available here
A video of the 2018 event is on Facebook
Photos from 2018 are available on Facebook
A full list of all those nominated in 2017 is available here
A video of the 2017 event is on Facebook
Photos from 2017 are available on Facebook
a video of the 2016 event and photos are online here