Recognition and awards

We understand the value of being part of a committee and the impact it can have on your personal and professional growth.

To acknowledge your efforts, we offer various recognition opportunities within our Societies.

Did you know that every hour you dedicate to your society as a committee member counts as volunteering? This means that attending meetings and investing time in planning for your society can contribute towards different awards across Chester Students’ Union and the University of Chester. 

By participating in trainings organised by the union, managing events, campaigning, and planning activities, you collect volunteering hours. However, please note that attending events, social gatherings, traveling to events, or attending CSU events such as CHESTIVAL cannot be logged as volunteering hours.

Society Awards 

Society Awards are CSU’s annual awards evening to celebrate the achievements of our societies! Each year, our societies vote for their fellow societies across a range of award categories, such as Academic Society of the Year, New Society of the Year, Society Event of the year and more! This evening is a fabulous opportunity to celebrate the incredible achievements, both big and small, amongst other societies and committee members who have worked tirelessly to improve their community. This year's event is on the 7th May 2025 and nominations are now open! Check out the awards pack. 

Society Spotlight

Every month, a newsletter is sent out to all society members & published on our website to showcase the key society acitvities and achievments made by our societies the previous month. All societies have an opportunity to be featured in the newsletter by emailing studentopps@chester.ac.uk with a short article (max 150 words) about their society, an activity they feel proud of or an achievement.