Awards Night
Celebrating NAIT Students
NAITSA’s annual Awards Night is an opportunity to recognize the achievements and dedication of the incredible students and campus clubs who elevated the student experience at NAIT.
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Club Awards
Shooting Star Award
The club with the most creative/innovative event(s) or initiatives throughout the year.
Conqueror Award
The club that overcame the most challenges to truly embrace change and showed the most improvement throughout the year.
Constant Vigilance Award
The club with the best risk management that showed a concentrated effort to minimize risk.
Influencer Award
The club with the most memorable advertising and marketing strategy.
Hyper Activity Award
The club that has had the most activities throughout the year.
Cash Cow Award
The club known for their steady hard work earning the most Moo-la (aka revenue) for their club throughout the year.
Rockstar Rookie
A new club that excels in learning about Campus Clubs services, demonstrates professionalism and is successful in their first foray into being a club.
Club of the Year Award
This award recognizes a club that sets a high standard in professionalism, promotion, volunteering, Ooks Life page engagement, fundraising and sharing NAITSA pride. This award is not necessarily given out each year.
Giv′er Distinctions
- Clubs that have committed to volunteerism and giving back to the community are recognized. These clubs have shown character and leadership in making NAIT and the Edmonton community a better place.
- There are five GIV’ER distinction levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond.
Ooks Life Team
Bright Beginner
This award is presented to the Campus Activities Board member for their overall outstanding performance as a first year member.
Impact Award
This award is presented to the Campus Activities Board member who led with brilliance.
The Dedicated Champion
This award is presented to the Campus Activities Board member who continually went above and beyond their outlined responsibilities.
The Engagement Champion
This award is presented to the Campus Activities Board member who used a student-centred approach when it came to interacting with NAIT students.
Volunteer Awards
Volunteer Spotlight Award
Awarded to NAIT students with the top three highest accumulated volunteer hours.
NAITSA Volunteer of the Year
Awarded to a NAIT student who showed great commitment to NAITSA and enthusiasm while supporting campus life.
The Nugget
Editor of the Year
This award is presented to the editor that excelled in their role, showing dedication, journalistic integrity and leadership.
Contributor of the Year
This award is presented to the Nugget Contributor who demonstrated a high level of excellence in writing, editing and capturing the student voice.
Media Submission of the Year
This award is presented to a Nugget Contributor for a multimedia submission that was visually excellent, technically impressive and captured the Nugget audience.
Becky Kallal Golden Gavel Award
Recent Award Winners
2023-2024
Club Awards
- Shooting Star Award
- Enactus NAIT
- Conqueror Award
- Tennis Club at NAIT
- Constant Vigilance Award
- Adventure Club at NAIT
- Influencer Award
- Hip Hop Dance Club at NAIT
- Hyper Activity Award
- Hip Hop Dance Club at NAIT
- Cash Cow Award
- Enactus NAIT
- Club of the Year Award
- Ski and Snowboard Club
GIV’ER Distinctions
- Bronze
- Occupational Health and Safety Club
- Ski and Snowboard Club
- Respiratory Therapy Class of 2025
- Adventure Club of NAIT
- Bayanihan at NAIT club
- Hip Hop Dance Club at NAIT
- Computer Technology Club
- Pride @ NAIT club
- Enactus NAIT
- Silver
- Dental Assisting Club
- Platinum
- Construction Engineering Technology Student Club
Ooks Life Team
- Bright Beginner
- Emma Lukey
- Impact Award
- Carlos Marquez
- The Dedicated Champion
- Sara Farrar
- The Engagement Champion
- Tanroop Mahal
Volunteer Awards
- Volunteer Spotlight Award
- Edel May Quirit
- Sunyoung Park
- Lakota Testawich
- NAITSA Volunteer of the Year
- Leon Foreman
The Nugget
- Editor of the Year
- Geono Aloisio
- Contributor of the Year
- Fraser Sockett
- Media Submission of the Year
- Scarlett Hunter
The Becky Kallal Golden Gavel Award
- Benjie Tamboong
- Brooke de vries
- Danielle Libunao
- Evan Lekochinsky
- Isaiah Thomas
- Jordan Schultz
- Julienne Marie Torre
- Kevin Seme
- Neil Fleming
- Neo Genesis Savares
- Ramanshu Dogra
- Suhail Singh
2022-2023
Club Awards
- Shooting Star Award
- Respiratory Therapy 2025
- Conqueror Award
- Adventure Club at NAIT
- Constant Vigilance Award
- Ski and Snowboard Club
- Influencer Award
- Hip Hop Dance Club at NAIT
- Hyper Activity Award
- Gamers of Dungeons and Dragons
- Cash Cow Award
- Construction Engineering Technology Student Club
- Rockstar Rookie
- Board Game Club at NAIT and Computer Technology Club
- Club of the Year Award
- Construction Engineering Technology Student Club
GIV’ER Distinctions
- Bronze
- Occupational Health and Safety Club
- The Bake It Big Club
- Philippine Students’ Association
- Pride @ NAIT
- Hip Hop Dance Club at NAIT
- Respiratory Therapy Class of 2025
- BAJA Club at NAIT
- Silver
- Medical Laboratory Student Association
- Accounting Club of NAIT
- Computer Technology Club of NAIT
- DATC 2023 Certificate
- Respiratory Therapy Class of 2024
- Board Game Club of NAIT
- Gold
- Dental Assisting Technology Class of 2023
- Platinum
- Construction Engineering Technology Student Club
Campus Activities Board
- Bright Beginner
- Terra Achtymichuk
- Impact Award
- Cierra Kowalyk
- The Dedicated Champion
- Shayna MacLeod
- The Engagement Champion
- Juliet Stosky
Volunteer Awards
- Volunteer Spotlight Award
- Michaela, Pastoriza
- Kate Casaje
- Alexandra Radesh
- NAITSA Volunteer of the Year
- Emma Lukey
The Nugget
- Editor of the Year
- Alleah Boisvert
- Contributor of the Year
- Alyssa Conti
- Multimedia Submission of the Year
- Mihiri Kamiss
Academic Council
- Deeksha GIll
- John Kevin V. Belledo
- Suhail Singh
- Xueyi Zhou
Peer Support
- Amy Stefaniuk
- Amira Raja
- Rea Picoc
- Annette Mahoney
- Adam Klay
- Natalia Droguetti
- Marina Bruno
- Harpreet Rai
- Shayna MacLeod
Service Hub
- Aneli Bamba
- Marina Bruno
- Mara Miguel
- Harpreet Rai
Board of Governors Award for Student Leadership
Leshan Masikonte
The Becky Kallal Golden Gavel Award
- Andrew Harder-Tessier
- Ashmeet Gill
- Chayla Lalonde
- Jenna Williams
- John Michael Aniel
- Leo Anian Atienza
- Paul Hingley
- Philina Francia
- Sebastian Cobos
- Solomon Lacoursiere
- Spriha Singh
- Sungjoe Youn
2021-2022
Club Awards
- Shooting Star Award
- Medical Laboratory Student Association
- Conqueror Award
- Afro-Canadian Students Club
- Constant Vigilance Award
- Medical Laboratory Student Association
- Influencer Award
- Respiratory Therapy Class of 2024
- Medical Laboratory Student Association
- Hyper Activity Award
- Gamers of Dungeons and Dragons
- Cash Cow Award
- Respiratory Therapy Class of 2023
- Rockstar Rookie
- Dental Assisting Class of 2023
- Club of the Year Award
- Dental Assisting Class of 2023
GIV’ER Distinctions
- Bronze
- Biological Sciences Technology Club
- Silver
- Dental Assisting Technology Class of 2023
- Respiratory Therapy Class of 2023
- Respiratory Therapy Class of 2024
- Gold
- Respiratory Therapy Class of 2022
Campus Activities Board Certificate of Appreciation
- Lindsay Bettac
- Tyleen Saison
- Yuti Shastri
- Juliet Stosky
- Thathsarani De Silva
- Cierra Kowalyk
- Aneep Brar
- Monica Herrera Chicas
- Chantelle Basilio
Volunteer Awards
- Channing Cheung
- Stuart Oudijn
- Paul Joshua Ramos
The Nugget Certificate of Appreciation
- Stephanie Swensrude
- Alleah Boisvert
- Kaytlyn Poberznick
- Adel Ahmed
- Jared Gomes
- Angela Kazmierczak
- Edalyn Almalexia
- Roy Raphael Navarro
- Amanda Reade
- Destiny Meilleur
Nimbus Ambassador Certificate of Appreciation
- Amy Stefaniuk
- Daniel Eisenhut
- Shayna MacLeod
- Yuti Shastri
Peer Support Certificate of Appreciation
- Karen Guasca
- Annette Mahoney
- Kayla Nielsen
- Brittney N Stahn
- Shayna MacLeod
- Jo-Ning Yu
- Adam Klay
- Yuti Shastri
The Becky Kallal Golden Gavel Award Nominees
- Aneli Bamba
- Eba Chikuni
- Jude Dugbere
- Andrew Harder-Tessier
- Derek Ip
- Namdoo Lee
- Markus Littmann
- Leshan Masikonte
- Megan McGaffin
- Baron Paccagnan
- Kody Shwaga
- Fraser Sockett
2020-2021
Senate:
Malek Alila
Kong Cheong
Eba Chikuni
Blake Fisher
Jeneel Frani
Maya Gondalia
Catalina Gutierrez
Victor Ho
Elise Holden
Vy Nguyen
Blake Thompson
Kaedee Fythe Torrino
Golden Gavel:
Kaedee Fythe Torrino
Elise Holden
CAB Awards:
Aneep Brar
Kassidy Skin
Monica H
Jorgia M
Tyleen Saison
Banji Gilbert
Caralyn Mannarino
Yuti Shartri
Connor Leighton
Natalie Sarzynski
Kevin Lim
Peer Support:
Anna Kock
Brittney Stahn
Jessica Steblyk
Karen Guasca
Kate Agustin
Kelly Ann Beaudin
Robyn Lee
Vitaliia Kotova
The Nugget
Scott Zielsdorf
Zachary Flynn
Christopher Avery
Orrin Farries
Tora Matys
Karlie Mickanuik
Jared Gomes
Mia Hildebrandt
Filza Khan
Stephanie Swensrude
Erica Cawagas
Dustie Rose
Nicholas Hotte
Kallandra Weatherbee
Elijah O’Donnell
Nicole Murphy
Shawna Bannerman
Club Recognition Awards
1. Shooting Star Award – Biological Sciences Technology Club & Student Energy at NAIT
2. Constant Vigilance Award – Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race Club
3. Conqueror Award – Womxn of D.M.I.T
4. Influencer Award – Biological Sciences Technology Club
5. Hyper Activity Award – Enactus NAIT
6. Cash Cow Award – Respiratory Therapy Class of 2022
7. Club of the Year Award – Respiratory Therapy Class of 2022
8. Rockstar Rookie – Respiratory Therapy Class of 2023
GIV’ER Distinction Awards
The GIV’ER Bronze Distinction
1. Enactus NAIT
2. Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race Club
GIV’ER Silver Distinction
1. Respiratory Therapy Class of 2022
2. Respiratory Therapy Class of 2023
GIV’ER Platinum Distinction
Construction Engineering Technology Student Club