2. The Awards
Recognise the huge effort made by the
many individuals who run student societies
across Ireland.
National benchmark for societies &
individuals
Large College = >7,500
Small College = <7,500

3. BICS Awards 2013
Hudson Bay Hotel Athlone
11th April 2013
It will be fun!

4. Nominations
All member colleges of BICS are entitled to nominate
individuals or societies from their college
College
Event
Individual
Most Improved
New Society
Civic Contribution
Fresher
Online Presence
Poster
Up to each college to devise nomination process

5. Prior to the Awards
Register nomination (Eventbrite)
5th April Friday
Online Application Form
9th April Tuesday
Portfolio
10th April Wednesday
Must attend interview
11th April Thursday

6. Application Form
Separate form per category
Marking scheme adjusted to suit the
category
NB. Read the Nominee
Booklet

7. Portfolios
1 portfolio
Any form
Visual description
Whatever format you choose it is the content
which is very important.
Back up material for your application.

8. 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!

9. Who are the Adjudicators
3 per panel
Worked directly with
students or involved with student activities
They are not there to catch you out!

10. Assessing Nominations
Best Individual
 Roles and achievements – 10 marks
 Events – 10 marks
 Your contribution this year – 20 marks
 Your contribution previous year – 10 marks
 Difficulties overcome – 10 marks
 Team work & motivating others – 15 marks
 Why peers – 5 marks
 Overall impression – 10 marks
 Portfolio – 10 marks

11. Assessing Nominations
Best Event
 Organisation – 40 marks
 Finance – 20 marks
 Promotion & Publicity – 25 marks
 Presentation & Overall impression – 5 marks
 Portfolio – 10 marks
Application form layout reflects marking
scheme

12. Peer Presentations
Nominee Presentation
Sharing of ideas for society groups
Your presentation is
informal – Not assessed!

13. Banquet
Good Food
Good Entertainment
Awards Presentation
More good entertainment!

14. Why the Awards?
National benchmark of societies
Representation of your college at national
level
Opportunity for you!

15. Why the Awards?