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The Awards
Recognise the huge effort made by the many individuals who run student societies across Ireland.National benchmark for societies & individuals
Large College = >7,500Small College = <7,500
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BICS Awards 2013
Hudson Bay Hotel Athlone11th April 2013It will be fun!
NominationsAll member colleges of BICS are entitled to nominate individuals or societies from their college
CollegeEventIndividualMost ImprovedNew SocietyCivic ContributionFresherOnline PresencePoster
Up to each college to devise nomination process
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Prior to the Awards
Register nomination (Eventbrite)5th April Friday
Online Application Form9th April Tuesday
Portfolio10th April Wednesday
Must attend interview11th April Thursday
Application Form
Separate form per category
Marking scheme adjusted to suit the category
NB. Read the Nominee Booklet
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Portfolios
1 portfolio
Any form
Visual description
Whatever format you choose it is the contentwhich is very important.
Back up material for your application.
BICS Awards
You must attend an interview.
Maximum of four people permitted to attend each interview
Opportunity
They are not there to catch you out!
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Who are the Adjudicators
3 per panel
Worked directly with students or involved with student activities
They are not there to catch you out!
Assessing Nominations
Best IndividualRoles and achievements – 10 marksEvents – 10 marksYour contribution this year – 20 marksYour contribution previous year – 10 marksDifficulties overcome – 10 marksTeam work & motivating others – 15 marksWhy peers – 5 marksOverall impression – 10 marksPortfolio – 10 marks
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Assessing Nominations
Best EventOrganisation – 40 marksFinance – 20 marksPromotion & Publicity – 25 marksPresentation & Overall impression – 5 marksPortfolio – 10 marks
Application form layout reflects marking scheme
Peer Presentations
Nominee Presentation
Sharing of ideas for society groups
Your presentation is informal – Not assessed!
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Banquet
Good Food
Good Entertainment
Awards Presentation
More good entertainment!
Why the Awards?
National benchmark of societies
Representation of your college at national level
Opportunity for you!
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Why the Awards?
