Awards

This award has been initiated in 2007 by the Organization of Part-Time University Students (OPUS) to recognize and applaud the efforts and dedication of OPUS volunteers who selflessly assist OPUS in organizing events and fulfilling its mandate year after year. The OPUS Volunteer of the Year award recognizes outstanding volunteers that have brought enthusiasm and a renewed spirit of energy at OPUS events.

To vote for your proposed recipient of this award, please fill out Volunteer of the Year Award Nomination Form. 

This annual award was initiated in 1992 to recognize and applaud "the efforts of University of Windsor faculty members who unselfishly assist part-time students in their efforts to achieve academic excellence."

The 2002 Teaching and Learning Initiative at the University not only highlighted the importance of faculty recognition, but also recognized OPUS as a leader in acknowledging faculty for their support of student needs, desires and aspirations.

In keeping with this tradition, commencing 2003, a maximum of three faculty members may receive recognition for their teaching accomplishments. The range of recognized teaching accomplishments may include, but are not limited to, effectiveness in large-class teaching, effective implementation of teaching and learning innovations, or development of materials for flexible learning and delivery.

To vote for your proposed recipient of this award, please fill out Faculty Award(s) Nomination Form. 

These annual awards were initiated in 2002 to acknowledge the important contributions of staff in supporting students and faculty at the University of Windsor.

Outstanding support staff are all too often taken for granted, while few receive public acknowledgement. Their impact may be felt as, but not limited to, resource persons attending committee meetings, individuals maintaining a comfortable environment for students, faculty and staff providing timely advice or assistance with a professional demeanour.

To vote for your proposed recipient of this award, please fill out Support Staff Award(s) Nomination Form. 

This award was initiated in 2005, to give particular recognition, thanks and encouragement to those who have not only sought out and solicited the participation of students, but have reinforced their value as respected participants in a team of council members seeking to make change for the good at the University of Windsor.

Many changes have taken place at the University of Windsor - Changes for the good of all students. Students and professors alike have been working throughout the years on behalf of students; these improvements have touched many areas:

• whether it is in facilitating the full access of the physical environment here at the University or,
• in the learning experience itself, giving effective feed-back to professors, or
• in ensuring capable visionaries in position of leadership

To vote for your proposed recipient of this award, please fill out Friend of Students Award Nomination Form. 

This annual award was established in 2002 by the Organization of Part-Time University Students to recognize a University of Windsor faculty or staff member who has in the previous year, demonstrated guidance and leadership in advancing accommodations and accessibility for students at the University of Windsor. The nominee either demonstrated innovative and responsive accommodations and/or provided support for a student with a disability.

To vote for your proposed recipient of this award, please fill out Disability Campus Community Recognition Award Nomination Form. 

This annual award has been initiated in 2006 to recognize those professors at the University of Windsor who demonstrate outstanding dedication to part-time students, helping them achieve academic excellence and greater learning.

The Professors nominated for OPUS Awards will be considered based on the letter submitted by the students, the OPUS Evaluation, Teacher Evaluation and ratings from the University of Windsor.

To vote for your proposed recipient of this award, please fill out Teacher of the Year Award Nomination Form. 

This award has been initiated in 2003 by the Organization of Part-Time University Students (OPUS) to recognize and applaud the efforts and dedication of an OPUS Board Member, Employee or Work-Study who selflessly assist OPUS in contributing and fulfilling its mandate year after year. We, at OPUS, would like to thank them, as they are departing from the organization and recognize their efforts that have been provided throughout their years of service. The OPUS Appreciation award recognizes outstanding members or staff that has brought enthusiasm and a renewed spirit of energy at OPUS.

To vote for your proposed recipient of this award, please fill out Appreciation Award Nomination Form. 

This award has been initiated in 2016 by OPUS to recognize and applaud the efforts and dedication of a senior administrator or faculty member(s) that provides support for their years of service toward students and collaborating with student leaders on campus as we all have a common goal in not only meeting but also exceeding the needs of all students. This award has been given to an individual or a department who selflessly assists OPUS in contributing and fulfilling its mandate year after year and enhancing the student experience. This award recognizes these individuals or team members for their outstanding work and enthusiasm that they bring to OPUS and students at large. 

To vote for your proposed recipient of this award, please fill out Senior Administrative Leadership Award  Nomination Form. 

This award has been initiated in 2003 by OPUS to recognize and applaud the efforts and dedication for individuals that sponsor and provide support for a particular event, particular goal, or a certain number of years of service. This award has been given to an individual or team who selflessly assists OPUS in contributing and fulfilling its mandate year after year. The OPUS Departmental Appreciation Award recognizes these individuals or team members for their outstanding work and enthusiasm that they bring to OPUS. 

To vote for your proposed recipient of this award, please fill out Departmental Appreciation Award Nomination Form. 

These awards are given to an executive or board member of a student union or a student at large who has gone above and beyond in advocating and supporting students. This award recognizes their incredible leadership, solidarity, and commitment to all students.

To vote for your proposed recipient of this award, please fill out Student Leaders Appreciation Award Nomination Form. 

The OPUS Board of Directors and Staff recognizes Graduate or Teaching Assistants at the University of Windsor who show exceptional dedication to part-time students, assisting them in achieving academic excellence and greater learning.

Note: Nominations are accepted from UWindsor part-time & mature Undergraduate Students or staff/faculty.

To vote for your proposed recipient of this award, please fill out the OPUS GA/TA of the Year Award Form.