USASA Club Awards Nominations
USASA Club Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding work done by Clubs to build community, create opportunities and develop networks for students at UniSA. Nominate for 2025 awards now.
- Find tips on writing your nomination here.
- Past winners can be viewed here.
Club Awards Night
Tickets to attend the annual USASA Club Awards Night will be available closer to the event date.
Here's what you need to know:
- Friday, October 17, 7:30 pm
- The Sanctuary, Adelaide Zoo
Find out more by clicking Going or Interested in the Facebook Event below.
Club Award Categories
Club of the Year
This award recognises one club's achievements over the past year (September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025). It celebrates a club that has really made a difference at UniSA by organising great events, keeping students involved, staying in touch with members, and achieving its goals.
Prize Pool
- $750 for the club
- Perpetual Shield (kept on Campus)
- Trophy
- Award pins for Club Executives
- Certificate of Award for Club Executives
Selection Process
- Anyone may nominate any USASA club for this award using the 'Nominate Now' button below
- Nominations will be assessed based on the quality of the nomination
- Quality nominations will be assessed by the Awards Selection Committee, where they will be shortlisted, and a winner will be chosen
- All nominated clubs will be advised of their nomination
- Shortlisted nominees will be announced at the USASA Club Awards Night 2025
- Winner will be announced at the USASA Club Awards Night 2025
- A winner will only be awarded if a minimum of three unique nominations are received
New Club of the Year
This award celebrates an outstanding club established in the last 18 months (1 March 2024 – 31 August 2025). This club excelled in its first year, surpassing membership goals, meeting all USASA requirements, and becoming a valued member of the UniSA community.
Prize Pool
- $500 for the club
- Perpetual Shield (kept on Campus)
- Trophy
- Certificate of Award for Club Executives
- Award pins for Club Executives
Selection Process
- Anyone may nominate any USASA club for this award using the 'Nominate Now' button below
- Nominations will be assessed based on the quality of the nomination.
- Quality nominations will be assessed by the Awards Selection Committee, where they will be shortlisted, and a winner will be chosen
- All nominated clubs will be advised of their nomination
- Shortlisted nominees will be announced at the USASA Club Awards Night 2025
- The winner will be announced at the USASA Club Awards Night 2025
- A winner will only be awarded if a minimum of three unique nominations are received
Club Executive of the Year
This award is all about recognising a club exec who stands out to the UniSA community as an outstanding leader. They've got great character and have shown real dedication to their club(s).
Prize Pool
- $500 cash prize
- Trophy
- Perpetual Shield (kept on Campus)
- Certificate of Award
- Award pin
Selection Process
- Anyone may nominate any individual club executive committee member for this award using the 'Nominate Now' button below
- Nominations will be assessed based on the quality of the nomination.
- Quality nominations will be assessed by the Awards Selection Committee, where they will be shortlisted, and a winner will be chosen
- All nominated clubs will be advised of their nomination
- Shortlisted nominees will be announced at the USASA Club Awards Night 2025
- The winner will be announced at the USASA Club Awards Night 2025
- A winner will only be awarded if a minimum of three unique nominations are received
Club Event of the Year (Over 30 Attendees)
This award highlights a standout club event that engaged over 30 UniSA students. It demonstrated creativity in marketing, promotion, and space use while also achieving its key goals within budget.
Prize Pool
- $750 for the club
- Perpetual Shield (kept on Campus)
- Trophy
- Award pin for Club Executives
- Certificate of Award for Club Executives
Selection Process
- Anyone may nominate any club event or activation for this award using the 'Nominate Now' button below
- Nominations will be assessed based on the quality of the nomination
- Quality nominations will be assessed by the Awards Selection Committee, where they will be shortlisted, and a winner will be chosen
- All nominated clubs will be advised of their nomination
- Shortlisted nominees will be announced at the USASA Club Awards Night 2025
- Winner will be announced at the USASA Club Awards Night 2025
- A winner will only be awarded if a minimum of three unique nominations are received
Club Event of the Year (Under 30 Attendees)
This award celebrates an exceptional club event that successfully engaged 30 or less UniSA students. It demonstrated creativity in marketing, promotion, and use of space while achieving key objectives
Prize Pool
- $750 for the club
- Trophy
- Award pin for Club Executives
- Certificate of Award for Club Executives
Selection Process
- Anyone may nominate any club event or activation for this award using the 'Nominate Now' button below
- Nominations will be assessed based on the quality of the nomination
- Quality nominations will be assessed by the Awards Selection Committee, where they will be shortlisted, and a winner will be chosen
- All nominated clubs will be advised of their nomination
- Shortlisted nominees will be announced at the USASA Club Awards Night 2025
- Winner will be announced at the USASA Club Awards Night 2025
- A winner will only be awarded if a minimum of three unique nominations are received
People's Choice Club Award
This award recognises an exceptional USASA Club, as voted by fellow USASA Clubs. This club is highly regarded among its peers for its significant contributions to both the UniSA and the USASA Club communities.
Prize
- $500 for the club
- Perpetual Shield (kept on Campus)
- Trophy
- Award pins for Club Executives
- Certificate of Award for Club Executives
Eligibility
- All USASA clubs are eligible
- Clubs must cast an eligible vote to qualify for this award
Considerations
When voting, your club should consider clubs that contribute to the UniSA community. Consider clubs that you admire, or that you have successfully collaborated with.
Selection Process
Each club will have the opportunity to vote for the clubs they most admire using the form below. The eligible club with the highest point total will be declared the winner at the USASA Club Awards Night.
An eligible vote meets the following requirements:
- Must include three separate clubs
- Clubs may not vote for themselves
- Votes for non-USASA clubs are void
- Only one submission per club will be admissible
- Only a club Executive may submit a vote on behalf of their club
Best Club Marketing
This award acknowledges the exceptional use of creativity to develop a marketing campaign or a strong social media presence to promote the club or a club event.
Prize Pool
- $500 for the club
- Perpetual Shield (kept on Campus)
- Trophy
- Award pins for Club Executives
- Certificate of Award for Club Executives
Selection Process
- Anyone may nominate any club marketing campaign or social media efforts for this award using the 'Nominate now' button below
- Nominations will be assessed based on the quality of the nomination
- Quality nominations will be assessed by the Awards Selection Committee, where they will be shortlisted, and a winner will be chosen
- All nominated clubs will be advised of their nomination
- Shortlisted nominees will be announced at the USASA Club Awards Night 2025
- Winner will be announced at the USASA Club Awards Night 2025
- A winner will only be awarded if a minimum of three unique nominations are received
Best Club Merchandise
This award acknowledges exceptional use of creativity to develop a product to fundraise, promote the club or to benefit members.
Prize
- $500 for the club
- Perpetual Shield (kept on Campus)
- Trophy
- Award pins for Club Executives
- Certificate of Award for Club Executives
Selection Process
- Anyone may nominate any club merchandise item for this award using the 'Nominate now' button below
- Nominations will be assessed based on the quality of the nomination
- Quality nominations will be assessed by the Awards Selection Committee, where they will be shortlisted, and a winner will be chosen
- All nominated clubs will be advised of their nomination
- Shortlisted nominees will be announced at the USASA Club Awards Night 2025
- Winner will be announced at the USASA Club Awards Night 2025
- A winner will only be awarded if a minimum of three unique nominations are received
Miscellaneous
Do you know a club or a Club Executive that deserves an award for something not covered by our other award categories?
Miscellaneous Awards exist to celebrate the smaller things in life, the quirks that make each club unique, and the gaps in our other award categories. Do you know a club that has the punniest pub-crawls? Or a club that is most likely to give our Clubs Support Team a heart attack? Tell us about it and they might just get an award for it...
Prize
Eligibility
- All clubs and club executives are eligible for a miscellaneous award
Selection Process
- The Awards Selection Committee will consider each nomination and select awards based on the reasoning in the nomination.
- All nominated clubs will be advised of their nomination
- Winners will be announced at the 2025 USASA Club Awards Night
Janet Henrie Golden Calculator
This award celebrates a club with outstanding financial management, as determined by the USASA Finance Officer & Clubs Support Team.
Prize
- Perpetual Trophy (kept on Campus)
- Certificate of Award for President & Treasurer
- Award pins for President & Treasurer
Eligibility
- All USASA clubs are eligible
Considerations
- Clear and correct transaction forms
- Maintenance of club financial records
- Generation of funds/Profitability
- Financial Management
Selection Process
- The recipient of this award is selected by the USASA Finance Officer & Clubs Team
- Winner will be announced at the 2025 USASA Club Awards Night
Nomination Form Not applicable
Past Winners
Club of the Year
2024 - Med Radical Club
2023 - DnD Club
2022 - UniSA Physiotherapy Society
2021 - UniSA Art Club
2020 - Tourism and Event Management Club
2019 - Women in STEM UniSA
2018 - University of South Australia Rainbow Club
2017 - Aviation Student Organisation
New Club of the Year
2024 - South Australia Students Comedy Club
2023 - CardBoard Games Club
2022 - DnD Club
2021 - ChatBox
2020 - UniSA Human Resource Management Club
2019 - Health Management Society
2018 - UniSA Art Club
2017 - Human Movement Society
Club Executive of the Year
2024 - Chloe Cameron (UniSA Psychology Society)
2023 - Ace Anderson (Illustration and Animation Gradshow)
2022 - Christian Thiry (BOSS - Builders Organisation for Staff and Students)
2021 - Emily Cicconi (UniSA Human Resource Management Club)
2020 - Ally Reade (Women in STEM UniSA)
2019 - Joshua Steele (Artist Gamers Programmer United)
2019 Highly Commended - Eerin Wilson (ROUSTAH)
2018 - Natrydd Sigurthur (University of South Australia Rainbow Club)
2017 -Mathieu Bazin (IPITS)
Club Event of the Year
2024 - Women in STEM (2024 STEM Careers Expo) (Over 30)
2024 - Health and Wellbeing Society (Build Your Own Terrarium Workshop) (Under 30)
2023 - Japanese Culture Club (Mini Japanese Culture Festival)
2022 - UniSA Occupational Therapy Student Society (2021 Occupational Therapy Ball)
2021 - Women in STEM UniSA (Networking Event)
2020 - Health Management Society (UNICONN)
2019 - Showpony (Showpony Open Mic)
2018 - Oxfam on Campus UniSA (Oxfam Meets Culture)
2017 - Bright Futures (Effective Approach to Networking Workshop)
People's Choice Award
2024 - Health and Wellbeing Society
2023 - UniSA Psychology Society
2022 - ChatBox
2021 - Women in STEM UniSA
2020 - Women in STEM UniSA
2019 - University of South Australia Rainbow Club
2018 - UniSA Society of Engineers
Best Collaborative Initiative
2023 - Not awarded
2022 - Commerce Student Society X Tourism and Event Management Club X UniSA Human Resource Management Club (2021 Buisness Ball)
2021 - Tourism and Event Management Club X UniSA Marketing Club (Welcome Back Party)
Best Student Outcome Initiative
2023 - Not awarded
2022 - Women in STEM (2022 Industry Night)
Best Marketing Campaign
2024 - Indian Students Assembly of South Australia (JiMMIKY 2.0)
2023 - Women in STEM (2023 STEM Careers Expo)
2022 - Illustration and Animation Gradshow (Movie Night - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)
2021 - Tourism and Event Management Club (Decade Rewind Quiz Night)
2020 - International Students Business Society - Vietnam Chapter (Self-Care Challenge)
2019 - Education Social Club (EDUC Pub Crawl: The Magic Booze Bus)
2018 - Illustration and Animation Grad Show (Quiz Night)
Best Club Merchandise
2024 - DnD Club (Owlbert Seal Hoodie)
2023 - UniCast (UniCast Hoodies)
2022 - MED RADical Club (Crew Neck Jumpers)
2021 - UniSA Speech Pathology Society (IPA Jumper)
2020 - Artist Gamers Programmer United (Hoodie)
2019 - Student Sustainability Collective (Sustainable Notebook)
2018 - UniSA Contemporary Arts (T-shirt)
Janet Henrie Golden Calculator
2024 - UniSA Psychology Society
2023 - UniSA Psychology Society
2022 - UniSA Occupational Therapy Student Society
2021 - UniSA Art Club
2020 - Artist Gamers Programmer United
2019 - UniSA Toastmasters Club
2018 - UniSA Physiotherapy Student Society
2017 - UniSA Occupational Therapy Student Society
Miscellaneous
2024
Best Club Mascot - Awarded to the best club Mascot - Owlbert (DnD Club)
Can Purchasing Monarchs- for a club who has successfully funded their clubs program through the sale of affordable beverages - Artists, Gamers, Programmers United
2023
You Made a Difference (aka The G.O.A.T) - An individual who was an executive for 7 years and was a driving force behind many improvements at UniSA - Natrydd Sigurthur (UniSA Rainbow Club)
Social Media Glow Up - A club that successfully revamped their social media presence - Med RADical Club
2022
Dux Award - A club who has shown dedication to their club through participating in a wide variety of training and education programs - UniSA Psychology Society
Philanthropy Award - A club that gave back to the community through charitable donations and fundraising initiatives - Med RADical Club
2021
Break the Internet Award - Women in STEM UniSA
Professional Headshots, Best Professional Development Initiative - UniSA Human Resource Management Club
2020
Shaking Things Up - A person who has been a force for positive change - Tabitha Lean (Aboriginal Student Club)
Iso Breaker - A club that led by example during the COVID Pandemic and highlighted the different ways you can engage members digitally - UniSA Rainbow Club
2019
Power of Observation Award - A club that supports student art by inspiring creativity and observing the world around them - Photography Club
Top Fan - A person who is extremely engaged with USASA and club social media - Charli Du (Music Lovers)
Spotted on Campus Award - A club that has been noticed to have a significant presence on campus - Vietnamese Students Society
2018
Phoenix Award - Club that rose from the ashes for a new start - UniSA Psychology Society
2017
Unshook Award - Club who have displayed strength and composure despite a challenging political climate – University of South Australia Rainbow Club
BFF Award – Club that always extends open arms to students new to Australia, giving students an opportunity to make new friends and celebrate - Vietnamese Student Society
Buried Treasurer Award – Club that has changed treasurer more times than Australia has changed prime minister - African Society at UniSA