1 Purpose and objectives
The purpose and objectives of the NWU Media and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour Recognition Awards (hereafter referred to as the NWU Media and OCB Recognition Awards) is to -
1.1 Enhance, support, and promote the NWU’s culture and reputation.
1.2 Recognise and reward staff and students’ efforts that aim to promote the NWU, its strategy, and organisational identity at a both internal and external level, including campus and institutional level and within the larger university community.
1.3 Reinforce brand ambassadorship among staff, students, and other stakeholders.
1.4 Motivate staff and students to live and demonstrate the values of the NWU as part of their everyday life.
2 Scope and areas of recognition
The awards aim to focus on staff and students who have been quoted in the traditional and digital/social media as well as staff and students who have consistently promoted and demonstrated the values of the NWU. The activities that support a move towards the achievement of the University’s strategy as well as a clear demonstration of the values of the NWU would form the basis on which awards are issued. Staff and students from the Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark campuses, as well as the distance learning environment are eligible to receive an award, subject to the relevant criteria.
3 Award categories
3.1 Social Media Personality
The Social Media Personality Award may be awarded to a staff and/or student member who has made an exceptional contribution towards the University’s public reputation within the university, local, regional, national and/or international community, focussed on social media. This includes social media coverage and engagement on aspects related to the functions of the university, including Teaching-learning, Research-Innovation, Community Engagement, Student Life, and other university support functions.
ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS |
NWU Staff NWU Students |
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NUMBER OF AWARDS AVAILABLE |
1 x staff award 1 x student award |
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
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Minimum requirements |
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Relationship with the NWU: |
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Recognised social media platforms: |
The following social media platforms are recognised for these awards:
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Portfolio of evidence: |
The following minimum requirements must be met by a nominee to be eligible for consideration:
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Discretionary considerations of the adjudication panel: |
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3.2 Traditional Media Personality
The Traditional Media Personality Award may be awarded to a staff and/or student member who has made an exceptional contribution towards the University public reputation within the university, local, regional, national and/or international community, focussed on traditional media. This includes social media coverage and engagement on aspects related to the functions of the university, including Teaching-learning, Research-Innovation, Community Engagement, Student Life, and other university support functions.
ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS |
NWU Staff NWU Students |
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NUMBER OF AWARDS AVAILABLE |
1 x staff award 1 x student award |
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
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Minimum requirements |
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Relationship with the NWU: |
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Recognised traditional media platforms: |
The following traditional media platforms are recognised for these awards:
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Portfolio of evidence: |
The following minimum requirements must be met by a nominee to be eligible for consideration:
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Discretionary considerations of the adjudication panel: |
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3.3 Exceptional Media Coverage
The Exceptional Media Coverage Award may be awarded to a staff and/or student member whose work and/or contribution to the university has received extensive coverage in traditional media platforms. Such a nominee’s media coverage must clearly demonstrate an upsurge in media exposure during a limited time, related to their work and/or contribution to the university community.
ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS |
NWU Staff NWU Students |
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NUMBER OF AWARDS AVAILABLE |
1 x staff award 1 x student award |
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
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Minimum requirements |
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Relationship with the NWU: |
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Recognised media exposure: |
The following media platforms are recognised for these awards:
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Portfolio of evidence: |
The following minimum requirements must be met by a nominee to be eligible for consideration:
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Discretionary considerations of the adjudication panel: |
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3.4 Social Responsibility and Awareness Advocate
The Social Responsibility and Awareness Advocate Award may be awarded to a staff and/or student member who have made an exceptional contribution to the university related to social rights responsibility and awareness. The recipient(s) of this award must have demonstrated the ethic of care through advocating for social rights and responsibility through their work and contribution to the university. This includes social right responsibility and awareness related to gender-based violence, social engagement, disability rights, substance abuse, mental health and awareness, and social welfare projects.
ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS |
NWU Staff NWU Students |
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NUMBER OF AWARDS AVAILABLE |
1 x staff award 1 x student award |
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
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Minimum requirements |
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Relationship with the NWU: |
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Recognised disciplines and themes: |
The following social rights responsibility and awareness disciplines and themes are recognised for this award:
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Portfolio of evidence: |
The following minimum requirements must be met by a nominee to be eligible for consideration:
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Discretionary considerations of the adjudication panel: |
The contribution of the nominee related to social rights responsibility and awareness should:
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3.5 Diversity and Transformation Advocate
The Diversity and Transformation Advocate Award may be awarded to a staff and/or student member who have made an exceptional contribution to the university related to transformation and diversity concepts and initiatives. This can include work related to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, cultural perspectives, multilingualism, etc.
ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS |
NWU Staff NWU Students |
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NUMBER OF AWARDS AVAILABLE |
1 x staff award 1 x student award |
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
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Minimum requirements |
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Relationship with the NWU: |
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Recognised disciplines and themes: |
The following diversity and transformation disciplines and themes are recognised for this award:
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Portfolio of evidence: |
The following minimum requirements must be met by a nominee to be eligible for consideration:
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Discretionary considerations of the adjudication panel: |
The contribution of the nominee related to diversity and transformation should:
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3.6 NWU Silver Wings Award
The NWU Silver Wings Awards is a discretionary recognition award awarded to a staff and student member of the University who has during the indicated period embodied the spirit and character of the University, its culture and identity.
ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS |
NWU Staff NWU Students |
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NUMBER OF AWARDS AVAILABLE |
3 x staff award (Mahikeng, Vanderbijlpark and Potchefstroom Campuses) 3 x contact student award (Mahikeng, Vanderbijlpark and Potchefstroom Campuses) Six awards are issued for this category, with one staff and one contact student award issued per campus. |
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
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Minimum requirements |
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Period under consideration |
01 January – 31 December 2022 |
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Limitations on nominees |
This award may NOT be awarded to:
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Discretionary considerations of the adjudication panel: |
The nominee must have a proven track record related to:
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Decision-making process |
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3.7 NWU Ambassador of the Year
The NWU Ambassador of the Year is awarded to a recipient of one of the awards contemplated under paragraphs 3.1-3.5 of the NWU Media and OCB Recognition Awards. This award is regarded as an overall award, awarded to a staff and/or student recipient in addition to an NWU Media and OCB Recognition Award already received.
ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS |
NWU Staff recipient(s) of an NWU Media and OCB Recognition Award NWU Students recipient(s) of an NWU Media and OCB Recognition Award |
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NUMBER OF AWARDS AVAILABLE |
1 x staff award 1 x student award |
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Minimum requirements |
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Relationship with the NWU: |
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Period under consideration |
01 January – 31 December 2022 |
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Minimum requirements of the award |
The recipient of the NWU Ambassador of the recipient(s) of an NWU Media and OCB Recognition Award must have been a recipient of an award contemplated in paragraph 3.1-3.5 of the recipient(s) of an NWU Media and OCB Recognition Awards, in the period of time under consideration. |
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Discretionary considerations of the adjudication panel: |
The contribution made by the recipient, must on a balance have:
In addition, the panel must consider:
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3.8 Vice-Chancellor’s Award
The NWU Vice-Chancellor’s Award is a discretionary award awarded by the Vice-Chancellor to a member of the senior management of the university who through their work and involvement in the university has made an exceptional contribution towards the achievement of the NWU Strategy and values.
ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS |
NWU Staff forming part of the senior management cohort appointed on a peromnes level 01-05. |
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NUMBER OF AWARDS AVAILABLE |
1 x staff award |
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
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Minimum requirements |
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Relationship with the NWU: |
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Period under consideration |
01 January – 31 December 2022 |
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Specific nomination and selection process for this award |
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Minimum requirements of the award |
The work and involvement of the recipient whether still ongoing or concluded must:
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Discretionary considerations of the adjudication panel: |
In addition to the minimum requirements, the panel must consider:
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4 Nomination process
4.1 Nominations are made by staff and students of the University, provided that:
4.1.1 A nominating staff member is a permanent staff member, or a temporary staff member with a contract appointment duration of at least 24-months; or
4.1.2 A nominating student is a full-time student, registered for a programme leading to a qualification.
4.1.3 Nominations for the NWU Silver Wings Awards must be made by the relevant staff and students of a particular campus for which the award is granted.
4.2 Nominations are made and received electronically, via the processes and mechanisms prescribed by the coordinating team appointed by the Executive Directors of Corporate Relations & Marketing, People & Culture, and Student Life (ED: CRM, P&C, SL).
4.3 Nominations, including the requisite portfolios of evidence and other supporting documentation must be made within the prescribed period as determined by the coordinating team.
4.4 Nominations are subjected to a preliminary round of screening by the coordinating task team, who must:
4.4.1 Ensure the completeness of the nominations received.
4.4.2 Allow for period of corrections spanning a total of three (03) working days during which any administrative and/or formal corrections may be made to nominations and the supporting documentation submitted by the nominator.
4.4.3 Following conclusion of the period of corrections, all nominations are consolidated and submitted to the adjudication panel for consideration.