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Residence Awards

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Nominate Someone Making an Impact in Residence

You’re invited to nominate yourself or another resident who truly embodies what it means to live, lead, and give back to your community. Whether it’s organizing events, volunteering their time, or going the extra mile to support others, these residents help create the welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment that makes Residence such a great place to live. 

Every act of involvement, big or small, helps shape the Residence experience and makes our community stronger. Each nomination is thoughtfully reviewed by our Residence team, with final selections based on a holistic look at each resident’s involvement, leadership, and positive impact within our community. 

Award recipients will receive up to $100 - $900 in recognition of their outstanding leadership and contributions to residence life. 

Applications open Feb. 3, 2026, and close Mar. 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Fill out the nomination form below and help us celebrate the residents who make a difference every day.

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Nania Van Der Merwe - Amount rewarded: $900

Nania Van Der Merwe

Nania, as Chair of the Arts and Leadership Academic Community Committee, has been an amazing leader, she created a positive and inclusive community on the fifth floor of Kananaskis Hall. One of her standout accomplishments was organizing a letter-writing event that taught first-year students professional communication skills while giving them a meaningful way to connect with friends. Through her creativity, initiative, and kindness, she has brought residents together, led her committee to host consistently successful events, and made a real, lasting impact on the floor both academically and socially. Nania won the Dr. Cal Waddell Award.

Tauheed Ali

Tauheed Ali - Amount rewarded: $200

Tauheed has been an outstanding leader in the residence community, consistently taking initiative to improve daily life for all residents. A standout example of his impact was how he provided key feedback to the dining center, leading to improvements in the pizza dough and accommodations for residents observing Ramadan. Beyond this, he has promoted inclusivity and connection by organizing fun events and participating in open communication between residents, staff, and residence teams.

Noah Karmali

Noah Karmali - Amount rewarded: $200

Noah, as Chair of the Scholar’s Advantage Academic Community Committee, has been an exceptional leader, creating a close-knit and engaging residence community. Through events like academic Kahoot nights, gingerbread competitions, volunteering, and a planned year-end celebration for first-year residents, he has helped residents connect and thrive. His dedication, energy, and genuine care for every resident made his floor feel welcoming and connected.

If you are nominating yourself, please fill out the form as normal.
If you are nominating someone else for an award, please fill out your information and the information of the person you are nominating, which will appear when you check that box.

Even though you are nominating someone else, we still need your contact information so we can reach you if we have any questions. 

Nominations close on Mar. 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Ex: (KA-123)
I am nominating

Candidate Contact Information

Fill out the information of who you are nominating for an award. The more information you provide, the easier it will be for us to find the correct candidate. 

Ex: (KA-123)
If applicable, please list any voluntary or paid positions that you or the person you are nominating has held in residence this academic year. If possible, list the approximate time spent contributing to these positions. This will help provide context as we are evaluating applications. Examples: Academic Council Executive (weekly one-hour meetings, two-hour events on a monthly basis), Residence Tour Guide (three tours of one hour), Residence Move-In Staff (one day, eight hours).
Please limit your response to 500 words.
Please limit your response to 250 words.

Please provide a reference for the applicant, whether you are nominating yourself or someone else. This reference should be someone who has supervised you or the nominee in some capacity and can speak to leadership experiences and/or contributions within residence. 

Collection of personal information
Your personal information is collected under the authority of section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have any questions about the collection or use of this information, please visit our Access to Information page.