This election will determine which 9 students will be leading IGNITE through 2021-2022 as the elected Board of Directors. As the student union at Humber and Guelph-Humber, IGNITE is led by, and works for – you guessed it – students. The 2021 election is your chance to foster change on campus, whether by running yourself or voting for the student who shares your values. You have the power to make a difference, and now is your chance to do so. After all, IGNITE’s 2021 Election is all about you.

As a director on IGNITE’s board, you are accountable to the student body and you proactively seek student input and feedback. As the face of IGNITE, you are an ambassador within the Humber and Guelph-Humber community. You make real differences on campus by advocating for positive changes, and being responsible for strategic planning and budgeting processes. You are responsible and approachable to all students. You are a leader.

Hone your leadership skills. Join an amazing team of like-minded students and staff. Make tough – but important – decisions. Grow your professional and personal network and help ensure students leave Humber and Guelph-Humber feeling prepared for what is next to come.

IGNITE requires advocacy superstars with brilliant ideas to help shape our campuses. Ideal candidates are hardworking students who excel at time management, organization, and communication. They are fearless critical thinkers who share a passion for advocacy—people who love working toward a common goal with others. If this sounds like you, submit a nomination package and enter the race!

Nominations open on February 1, 2021! Download the nomination package below and you’re on your way!

As with everything else, there are a few changes this year! Here is a quick summary:

• Potential candidates are only required to attain 20 signatures this year, as opposed to 100.
• Signatures will be collected electronically, using a Google Form. All signatures will be verified for legitimacy, the same as previous years.
• All campaign activity shall be conducted virtually and digitally. A candidate may use any number of different campaign methods so long as it is conducted digitally, and the financial parameters, policy guidelines and time limits are observed.

Please refer to the nomination package and the Elections and Appeals policy for further rules and regulations related to the nomination, campaign and voting periods.