MIDNIGHT CHEF AWARD
Abenathi Ginya
Alfin House
Official candidate nominated for outstanding contribution to student residence life.
A Night of Excellence.
A Celebration of Community.
Residence Awards - honoring the exceptional student leaders, vibrant communities, and residences shaping life across our campuses.
The Ceremony Vision
More than an awards night.
A celebration of student life.
The Affinity Student Living Gala Awards were established to shine a spotlight on the students, committees, and residence communities that make daily campus living memorable, inspiring, and supportive.
Through a verified, transparent, and equitable ballot, residents cast their votes to recognize those who have gone above and beyond throughout the academic year.
01 / HONORS
Recognise Leadership
Honoring peer mentors, student executives, and everyday residents who enrich residence culture through dedicated service and initiative.
02 / UNITY
Unite Communities
Connecting diverse residences across campuses in one unified tradition of shared achievement, camaraderie, and spirit.
03 / GALA
Celebrate Live
Culminating in a black-tie ceremony banquet where winners are unveiled live in front of peers, house masters, and university delegates.
Student Communities
Participating Residences
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ALFH
Residence
Alfin House
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Participating Residence18 Nominees
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80HAV
Residence
80 Havelock
Females Only
Participating Residence24 Nominees
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JUL
Residence
Juliana
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Participating Residence20 Nominees
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ROSE5
Residence
5 Rose
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Participating Residence33 Nominees
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PARKHILL
Residence
Parkhill
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Participating Residence18 Nominees
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WESTBOURNE
Residence
Westbourne
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Participating Residence25 Nominees
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BRADLEY6
Residence
6 Bradley
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Participating Residence17 Nominees
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23ADMIRALTY
Residence
23 Admiralty
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Participating Residence14 Nominees
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TILBURY4
Residence
4 Tilbury
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Participating Residence0 Nominees
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318GOVAN
Residence
318 Govan Mbeki
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Participating Residence18 Nominees
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320GOVAN
Residence
320 Govan Mbeki
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Participating Residence22 Nominees
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365GOVAN
Residence
365 Govan Mbeki
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Participating Residence24 Nominees
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405GOVAN
Residence
405 Govan Mbeki
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Participating Residence21 Nominees
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413GOVAN
Residence
413 Govan Mbeki
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Participating Residence22 Nominees
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415GOVAN
Residence
415 Govan Mbeki
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Participating Residence20 Nominees
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416GOVAN
Residence
416 Govan Mbeki
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Participating Residence26 Nominees
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The Accolades
Award Categories
Tap any category to see all candidates standing for honors and explore ballot criteria.
Individual Award
49 Nominees
BEST COOK AWARD
Awarded to recognize exceptional dedication, character, and leadership within the student community.
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Individual Award
54 Nominees
BEST BEHAVIOUR AWARD
Awarded to recognize exceptional dedication, character, and leadership within the student community.
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Individual Award
43 Nominees
CHAOTIC BEHAVIOUR AWARD
Awarded to recognize exceptional dedication, character, and leadership within the student community.
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Individual Award
34 Nominees
RESIDENCE PARENT OF THE YEAR AWARD
Awarded to recognize exceptional dedication, character, and leadership within the student community.
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Individual Award
45 Nominees
MIDNIGHT CHEF AWARD
Awarded to recognize exceptional dedication, character, and leadership within the student community.
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Individual Award
45 Nominees
BOOKWORM OF THE YEAR AWARD
Awarded to recognize exceptional dedication, character, and leadership within the student community.
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Couple Award
4 Nominees
AFFINITY BEST COUPLE AWARD
Awarded to recognize exceptional dedication, character, and leadership within the student community.
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Couple Award
52 Nominees
CLEANEST ROOM AWARD
Awarded to recognize exceptional dedication, character, and leadership within the student community.
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Official Candidates
Meet the Nominees
Exceptional peers and community figures standing for election across our residence categories.
BEST BEHAVIOUR AWARD
Abongiwe Nsele
Parkhill
Official candidate nominated for outstanding contribution to student residence life.
CLEANEST ROOM AWARD
Abongiwe Nsele & Lilitha Jim
Parkhill
Official candidate nominated for outstanding contribution to student residence life.
CLEANEST ROOM AWARD
Achuma Zokwana
416 Govan Mbeki
Official candidate nominated for outstanding contribution to student residence life.
BEST BEHAVIOUR AWARD
Acwengile Kohliso
320 Govan Mbeki
Official candidate nominated for outstanding contribution to student residence life.
MIDNIGHT CHEF AWARD
Acwengile Kohliso
320 Govan Mbeki
Official candidate nominated for outstanding contribution to student residence life.
Equitable & Secure Voting
How Voting Works
A transparent, democratic voting experience ensuring every verified student has an equal voice.
01
Sign In Securely
Verified residents sign in with their pre-enrolled student credentials.
Step 01 of 04
02
Explore Your Ballot
Review approved candidates across the award categories eligible for your residence.
Step 02 of 04
03
Cast 1 Official Vote
Submit exactly one official ballot in each open category for your community.
Step 03 of 04
04
Securely Recorded
Your choices are recorded with ballot-level security until the Gala banquet reveal.
Step 04 of 04
Pure Democratic Standard
ONE PERSON. ONE CATEGORY.
ONE OFFICIAL BALLOT.
Every verified resident receives one official ballot in each category available to their residence. No tokens, no purchasable credits, and no weighted voting.
100%
Verified Roll
1 : 1
Vote / Category
Security Standards
Built on Uncompromising Ballot Integrity
Certified Election Architecture
Pre-Enrolled Student Roll
Only verified student residents with active campus credentials may participate in official voting.
Residence-Based Eligibility
Ballot options automatically filter based on your assigned residence, ensuring localized integrity.
One Vote Per Category
Strict 1-ballot quota per category enforced at database level with zero credit or purchasing mechanics.
Private Real-Time Tallies
Live results remain confidential to prevent vote manipulation, with official winners announced at the Gala banquet.
An Unforgettable Evening
“Tonight, we celebrate the people who make residence life unforgettable.”
Affinity Student Living Gala Awards Ceremony - an annual tradition honoring community, leadership, and camaraderie across campus.
Affinity Student Living × ProIT
Participate in the Gala
YOUR VOICE. YOUR RESIDENCE.
YOUR GALA.
Cast your official ballot across the categories available to your residence and help celebrate the leaders, friends, and communities that make Affinity Student Living exceptional.
One vote per eligible category · Verified student identity · Live Gala reveals