USQ Update
Nominations Open for 2014-2015 Member Awards
It is once again time for the USQ membership awards! Any USQ official member team is eligible to be nominated for a team award and an event award.
It is once again time for the USQ membership awards! Any USQ official member team is eligible to be nominated for one of the awards listed below.
The nomination period will be open for two weeks, ending at 11:59pm ET on Monday, June 1. Complete nominations will be posted on Monday June 8, and then voting will be open to USQ official members for one week, ending at 11:59pm ET Monday, June 15th.
Questions should be directed to USQ membership coordinator, Carly Taylor, at carly.taylor@usquidditch.org.
Information on previous award winners and nominees can be found on this page.
TEAM AWARDS
USQ SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
The USQ Sportsmanship Award goes to the team that has demonstrated an overall commitment to sportsmanship through fair play, generosity, and integrity. They accept both victory and defeat graciously and hold a great respect for competitors, teammates, officials, and fans alike.
XANDER MANSHEL AWARD
The recipient of the Xander Manshel Award truly embodies the spirit of USQ. By furthering the USQ mission of creativity, community, and competition, this team has enabled the culture of quidditch to spread to a greater demographic while continuing to focus on their own competitive spirit.
FIRST YEAR SURVIVAL AWARD
This award goes to a first year team that has demonstrated impressive leadership and substantial growth. They have already substantially contributed to the thriving USQ community by participating in and hosting events, and have also interacted with their community through social outreach.
#SWAG AWARD
This award goes to the team that has achieved the most powerful visual and physical presence, otherwise known as #swag. With a combination of uniforms, banners, war cheers, facepaint, the recipient of this award has created a unique style and flare that distinguishes the team from all others.
SERVICE AWARD
This award recognizes the impressive efforts of an USQ member team in the realm of community service. The team demonstrates an eagerness to give back to their community and a willingness to use the magical realm of quidditch to affect change in our real world.
BRAND EXCELLENCE AWARD (New this year!)
This award recognizes the team with a strong sense of brand as demonstrated through behavior and self marketing. Aspects considered for the award include team logo, on-field presence, general web presence, active, creative, and effective social media campaigns, and overall team cohesiveness, including behavior on and off the field that promotes a safe, fun, and competitive quidditch community.
EVENT AWARDS
COMPETITION AWARD
This award commemorates the most successful quidditch tournament run by a team or group of teams (not the USQ administration), based on funds, gameplay, and community integration.
COMMUNITY AWARD
This award commemorates the most successful quidditch community social event of the year run by a team or group of teams (not the USQ administration) based on funds, community integration, and FUN!
FUNDRAISING AWARD
This award commemorates the most successful fundraiser for a quidditch team based on creativity, awareness, and funds raised.
