About NUS Achievement Awards (NAA)
The NUS Achievement Awards (formerly Student Life Awards) is the
most prestigious and only University-level award that honours the
exceptional achievements of student life beyond academics. The
Awards title was inducted in 2023 to celebrate the full range and
diversity of NUS student life offered by the Office of Student
Affairs, which covers 9 outward-facing service units in arts,
community engagement, hostel admissions, residential Life, student
accessibility, sports, student leadership, student services and
student wellness. Award recipients from the 2023 ceremony and beyond
will receive mention of their award during their respective NUS
Commencement Ceremonies, alongside other University-conferred
awards. Students and student groups will be recognised for
contributions in 6 categories.
| Category | What it Honours |
| Arts | The Arts category seeks to recognise artistic excellence in NUS, and recognises significant contributions to the arts and arts management at NUS CFA, the University and the wider community. |
| Community Impact | The Community Impact category seeks to recognise inspiring projects that have made a significant impact in the following fields: community service (local and/or overseas); social integration; sustainability; health and well-being; promotion of arts or sports. The key consideration for this award is demonstration of the impact a project had on the community. |
| Competitions (General) | This award recognises individuals or teams who have represented NUS in a competition and have excelled in the international, regional and/or national level. The teams’ result must be in the top 3 of the competition and there must be at least 5 other competing teams. |
| Leadership | The Leadership category seeks to recognise Student Leaders who have significantly enhanced Student Life through their leadership qualities and the embodiment of the core values of NUS – Innovation, Resilience, Excellence, Respect, Integrity. |
| Sports | The Sports category seeks to recognise high-performing sporting individuals or teams with an exceptional track record of achievements. This category is only open to varsity athletes or teams who have represented NUS in competitions. |
| Recognition | The Recognition category honours two groups – Staff Advisors, and Campus Vibrancy. The Staff Advisor Recognition award seeks to recognise individuals who have demonstrated commitment to support the growth and development of the student organisation they were advising. The Campus Vibrancy award distinguishes projects who have brought about significant positive impact on campus vibrancy and community bonding. Recipients must demonstrate outstanding capabilities in working with multiple faculties, halls and/ or colleges and garnered commendable participation and outreach from the NUS community. |
Here is a full list of NUS student organisations eligible to submit applications for the Awards.
About NAA Visual Identity
The visual identity (VI) of NAA underpins the belief that every NUS
student sets out to achieve an exceptional version of themselves.
The key visual element, which is repeated in the VI, is an upward
arrow, which connotes increase, positive change, and ascension to
new heights. When grouped together, the six-sided emblem, resembles
a wheel, which indicate constant drive, energy, action and movement.
The six upward arrows also represent the six award categories or
fields of impact - Recognition, Sports, Community Impact,
Leadership, Competitions, and Arts, symbolising that a well-rounded
range of student life experiences one can benefit from at NUS.