Shivraj Ganasan Memorial Award

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DEADLINE: Nominations may be submitted at any time during the year. Note though, in order to be considered for the 2025 Nominations, please submit your nomination forms by Monday 7 July 2025!

The Shivraj Ganasan Memorial Award is an Award that recognises students that work tirelessly within a Club or multiple Clubs, over a year, and quite often multiple years. The previously unsung heroes of the Clubs' experience at UNSW; that devote their all to Arc and its Clubs, who inspire others to get involved or to take charge; who frequently go over and above to achieve the best possible outcome and always seeks to balance everyone’s needs. 

 

Purpose: 

To recognise Club members who have made a significant contribution to a number of Arc’s affiliated Clubs over an extended period of time. 


Criteria: 

Exceptional contribution to student life based on the: 

  • The Club member made a significant contribution to the success of the Club/s over multiple years. 
  • The Club member’s dedication and overall contribution exceeds expectation 
  • The Club member is an inspirational and positive role model to other Club members 
  • Frequently goes over and above to support their Club and Club members an ongoing basis. 
  • Always has a strong focus on people and working to strike a balance between everyone’s needs. 
  • The Club member held leadership positions in one or more Clubs over multiple years. 
  • A commitment to the principles that underpin Arc, and determination to ensure the best experience for all Club members. 

Who is this Shiv guy?

Shivraj Ganasan

Shivraj Ganasan was a UNSW student from 2014-2015, involved heavily within the Social Soccer Society and Graduate Student Association. While a student in 2015, he became one of the Clubs and Grants Officers for that year, before transitioning in 2016 to part of the full-time team as Student Engagement Administrator within the Clubs Department. He continued to work at Arc until late 2019, when he returned to India. 

Shiv sadly passed away in 2022 at the age of 31. In recognition of his outstanding dedication to Clubs and student life, the Shivraj Ganasan Memorial Award was established in 2024 to honour students who wholeheartedly give back to our community.


The following Shivraj Ganasan Memorial Award recipients are recognised for their significant contribution to a number of Arc's Clubs & Societies - well done to all!

2024 Sean Choi, Angelita Liang, Paula-Rose Bassett & Bala Guru Kugan

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