Saitsa Student Experience Awards

About the Saitsa Awards

It’s time to celebrate the people who make SAIT an unforgettable place! Nominations for the Saitsa Student Experience Awards open February 24th and close March 14th, 2025. Whether you’re recognizing yourself or someone else, these awards honour the heart and soul of our SAIT community.

The Supporter Award

Do you know someone who’s always there for students? The mentor, tutor, or friendly face who makes everyone feel welcome? This award shines a light on those everyday champions whose kindness and support create ripples of positive change across campus.

The Disruptor Award

For the bold, the driven, and the ones who refuse to settle for “business as usual.” Whether they’re advocating for student rights, pushing for sustainability, or sparking change in their community, these changemakers prove that one person can make a difference.

Club of the Year Award

Since 2001, we’ve been celebrating student clubs that bring people together and shape the SAIT experience. From hosting unforgettable events to building strong communities, this award recognizes the clubs that go above and beyond to make student life extraordinary.

JM Parker Award

Named in honor of James Merv Parker, who spent 29 years empowering student leaders, this award is for current Saitsa Board of Directors members who continue that legacy. If you’re making an impact through leadership and advocacy, now’s your time to be recognized!

Marcel Carpenter Award

Great instructors do more than teach—they inspire, support, and champion student success. This award recognizes SAIT staff and faculty who go beyond the classroom to make student life better, just like Marcel Carpenter did throughout his career.

Therese Murray Award

For those who take action to create a more inclusive and supportive SAIT. Whether they’re advocating for mental health, improving accessibility, or tackling social issues, this award celebrates those who, like Therese Murray, leave SAIT better than they found it.

DC Fleming Award

From 1934 to 1968, Donald C. Fleming fought for student recognition—and this award honors those who continue his advocacy. If you’re pushing for student rights, mental health resources, or better campus policies, this is your chance to be celebrated.

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Saitsa discontinues

Instructor Awards

With careful consideration, Saitsa has decided to discontinue the Instructor Excellence Awards.

As the SAIT Students' Association, our foremost commitment is to student well-being and success. The demand for vital student initiatives such as the Tedi Market, Emergency Food Fund, Wellness Bank, and Free Breakfasts has reached unprecedented levels. To ensure these essential services continue to meet student needs effectively, we must direct our resources and efforts towards them.

We deeply appreciate the contributions of our instructors to the SAIT community. Their dedication to student learning is invaluable and integral to the SAIT experience. Collaboration with instructors in various projects and practicums remains a cornerstone of our work, reflecting our ongoing appreciation for their role.

For questions about the awards' discontinuation, please contact SAIT's Centre of Academic Development and Innovation.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.