Outstanding Leadership
Outstanding Leadership
This award recognises an individual who positively role models our values and whose day-to-day practice set a high standard in terms of how things are done.
The individual can demonstrate an approach to excellence, connectivity, ambition, respect and integrity and is a true leader in "our behaviour matters". The award acknowledges anyone who has demonstrated leadership, whether that be taking the lead in a specific project or initiative, responding to change, or leading a team.
As a true leader, this individual will set the tone for how things are done, both in their approach to their work and how they treat others. They will display the positive behaviours associated with our Leadership and Management Framework.
Prize
£1,000 will be awarded to the winning individual.
Core Values
This award relates to our INTEGRITY and RESPECT values.
Entry Criteria
- Award entries should relate to work undertaken in the period between 1 August 2023 and 31 July 2024.
- This award is open to individual nominees only.
Nomination Advice
The Judging Panel will be looking for details of how the nominee has demonstrated leadership behaviour, the difference they have made and how they inspired and motivated others.
As Head of Student Affairs, Helen has led impactful student initiatives to enhance the student experience at Queen’s, including the Student Wellbeing Risk Review, the rebranding of Disability Services to Accessible Learning Support, the launch of the Assessment Support Hub, and the Getting Started at Queen’s Online Platform. Helen’s knowledge, experience, and leadership have transformed the student experience, resulting in positive shifts in the university’s culture and a strengthened sense of community among students and staff.
Allister is the School Manager in the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, who stands as a driving force in shaping policies and fostering a positive culture within the School. Pioneering initiatives focused on staff satisfaction and wellbeing, Allister’s visionary leadership exemplifies excellence in people management and is perfectly aligned to the University’s Staff Charter and core values.
Véronique is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology and was nominated for her leadership in promoting equality and diversity at Queen's. Over the 2021-22 academic year, she was central in supporting the further development of the Irish-language community on campus, including working with the Student Plus team to establish a residential language scheme.
As Director of Accreditation, Alan was instrumental in Queen’s Business School (formerly Management School) in securing two global accreditations during the year – the EQUIS accreditation, which is a world-renowned benchmark of excellence and the AMBA accreditation, the highest standard of achievement in postgraduate business education. Thanks to Alan’s outstanding leadership, the School was one of only a handful of business schools globally to achieve 2 out of the 3 'Triple Crown' accreditations within a 6-month period.
As Head of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Donna has provided supportive and inspirational leadership to create a collegial environment within the School. When faced with the challenges of the pandemic, Donna led by example, remaining positive under pressure, developing and supporting staff, and working tirelessly in the service of the school, its students and Northern Ireland’s healthcare services.