Equality and Diversity Award Recognises achievements and demonstration of best practice in strengthening diversity in students’ unions. Criteria Activities must date back no earlier than 1 January 2009. Must be the work of an NUS affiliated union Examples of best practice and/or policy being utilised within the union. Strengthened equality and diversity within the union’s structures and activities in areas such as staff recruitment, accessible student activities and involvement of under represented groups in student democracy. Evidence of the development of innovative projects and initiatives that have promoted equality and diversity. Nominations are now closed