FE Students' Union of the Year Recognises the outstanding achievements and demonstration of best practice in a further education students’ union. Criteria Activities must date back no earlier than 1 January 2009. Must be the work of an NUS affiliated union Evidence of positive impact on college’s learner involvement strategy. Evidence of the depth of influence of the students’ union as indicated by numbers of course representatives and involvement in institutional affairs. Evidence of the growing levels of student participation in elections, standing for office and impact on decision-making. Evidence of the students’ union action and quantifiable impact on students. Nominations are now closed