RISE Awards
RISE Awards celebrate your excellence and the impact you create on your #GreaterMe journey.
Last updated 26 March 2026
Celebrate student excellence and impact beyond the classroom
The RP Inspiring Student Excellence (RISE) Awards recognise outstanding students and teams who exemplify excellence beyond academic and make meaningful contributions to the RP community and beyond.
Whether through leading impactful initiatives, representing RP with distinction in sports or the arts, or championing community service with purpose, their achievements reflect a commitment to excellence and positive impact.
The RISE Awards honour individuals who embody RP’s values and inspire others through their leadership, dedication, and drive. From exemplary leadership and creative excellence to resilience in overcoming challenges and sustained contributions to the community, these awards shine a spotlight on those who elevate RP into a vibrant and caring community.
Celebrate your excellence. The RISE Awards shine a spotlight on students like you who go beyond academics to lead and create.
Go further. Make an impact.
The RISE Awards celebrate more than grades. They recognise the passion, dedication, and impact you bring to the RP community and beyond. The RISE Awards recognise your journey and help you:
Rise above the ordinary
Gain official recognition for your passion, leadership, and excellence
Make your mark beyond the classroom
Celebrate the impact you make in sports, arts, leadership, and community service
Carry your story forward
Showcase your achievements on your academic transcript
Build your story
Build a strong portfolio that reflects your experiences and growth
Open doors to your future
Strengthen your profile as you pursue scholarships, internships, and university opportunities
Award categories
The RISE Awards recognise both individual achievements and team accomplishments. Awards are presented under two tiers:
🏆Outstanding Awards
Awarded to individuals and teams who demonstrate exceptional achievements and impact.
⭐Merit Awards
Awarded to individuals and teams who who have excelled in their respective fields.
Outstanding Individual Awards
These awards recognise students who demonstrate exceptional passion, leadership, and influence in their fields.
RP Character Award
For students who embody RP’s ExCITE values. Recipients demonstrate strong character, resilience, and the ability to overcome challenges while inspiring those around them.
RP Sportsman of the Year
For students who demonstrate excellence in sports and represent RP at local and international sports competitions. Recipients show strong sportsmanship and the ability to inspire others through their leadership, dedication and performance.
RP Sportswoman of the Year
For students who demonstrate excellence in sports and represent RP at local and international sports competitions. Recipients show strong sportsmanship and the ability to inspire others through their leadership, dedication and performance.
RP Artist of the Year
For students who showcase exceptional creativity and talent in arts and cultural activities. Recipients contribute actively to performances, competitions, and creative projects that represent RP and inspire the arts community.
RP Student Leader of the Year
For students who lead projects, teams, or initiatives that create meaningful impact in RP. Recipients motivate others, build strong teams, and demonstrate leadership through action.
RP Service-Learner of the Year
For students who dedicate themselves to serving the community. Recipients lead initiatives that create lasting benefits while inspiring others to contribute and give back.
Outstanding Team Awards
These awards recognise teams that work together to achieve exceptional results while representing RP and engaging the community.
RP Sports Team of the Year
Awarded to teams that excel in sports competitions that excel in representing RP, demonstrating collaboration, managing resources effectively, and engaging with the community through sports.
RP Arts Team of the Year
Awarded to arts groups that excel in representing RP in arts and cultural activities, demonstrating collaboration, managing resources effectively, and engaging with the community.
RP CCA Team of the Year (Others)
Awarded to CCA teams that excel in achieving their goals, demonstrating collaboration, managing resources effectively, and engaging with the community.
RP Service to Community Team of the Year
Awarded to teams that excel in planning and executing impactful projects, demonstrating collaboration, showcasing innovation and creativity, and engaging with the community.
Merit Individual Awards
For students who show dedication and excelled in their fields.
• Character Award (Merit)
• Sportsman Award (Merit)
• Sportswoman Award (Merit)
• Artist Award (Merit)
• Student Leader Award (Merit)
• Service-Learner Award (Merit)
Merit Team Awards
For teams that demonstrate strong collaboration, commitment, and positive contributions to RP and the community.
Sports Team Award (Merit)
Arts Team Award (Merit)
CCA Team (Others) Award (Merit)
Service to Community Team Award (Merit)
Nominate an inspiring student
Know someone who leads with passion, gives back to the community, or inspires others through their actions? Nominate them for the RISE Awards and help recognise the difference they make.