Student Recognition Awards
Overview
At VSEUS, we believe in celebrating our students' dedication, leadership, and impact. The Student Recognition Awards honour individuals and student-led organizations that go above and beyond to enrich the economics student experience at UBC. These awards recognize outstanding contributions in academics, extracurricular leadership, and community engagement.
With two distinct awards—the Economics Student Excellence Awards (ESEA) and the Economics Club Awards (ECA)—we aim to highlight both individual and collective achievements. Whether through mentorship, event organization, or innovative initiatives, these awards showcase the students and clubs that make a lasting difference.
We hope to inspire a culture of collaboration, leadership, and service by recognizing exceptional contributions. If you or someone you know has made a meaningful impact on the Economics community, we encourage you to apply. Celebrate excellence, inspire change, and be recognized for your contributions. Apply Here!
​​
Economics Student Excellence Awards (ESEA)
The Economics Student Excellence Awards (ESEA) recognize individual students who have made outstanding contributions to the UBC Economics community. Whether through mentorship, leadership, or community engagement, these students go beyond academics to enhance their peers' experiences. Recipients will receive a certificate of recognition and prize worth up to $75 at the VSEUS Year-End Gala.
​
Eligibility & Application Details
-
Open to UBC Economics students with a minimum GPA of 75%.
-
Evaluated on collaboration, leadership, and community impact.
-
Submission Deadline: February 28, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST.
-
Application must be submitted through the ESEA Application Form and include:
-
Academic transcript
-
Optional letter(s) of support
-
-
Combine all documents into a single PDF (Format: FIRSTNAME_LASTNAME_ESEAAWARD).
​​​​​​​View the Full Award Details | Assessment Rubric​
​​​
Economics Club Awards (ECA)
The Economics Club Awards (ECA) celebrate student-run clubs that have made a significant impact within the Economics student community. These awards recognize event execution, student engagement, and community contributions, highlighting clubs that foster leadership and collaboration. The recipient will receive a certificate of recognition and $200 at the VSEUS Year-End Gala.
​
Eligibility & Application Details
-
Open to economics-affiliated student clubs at UBC.
-
Evaluated on event execution, student engagement, and community impact.
-
Submission Deadline: February 28, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST.
-
Application must be submitted through the ECA Application Form and include:
-
Short responses in the submission form
-
Live presentation to the VSEUS Awards Committee
-
​
What Award Recipients Can Expect
Winners of the Student Recognition Awards will be formally honoured at the VSEUS Year-End Gala on April 4, 2025.
​
Beyond the award, recipients will be celebrated across VSEUS platforms, showcasing their impact and leadership. This recognition can serve as a valuable addition to resumes, grad school applications, and future career opportunities.
Winners will be notified in advance to ensure their attendance at the gala.
Ready to be recognized? Submit your application today!