Each Club Captain receives nomination forms at the end of the BUSA winter season in early February, they should nominate individuals based on their own clubs Blues and Colours Standards, these standards detail the minimum criteria required to achieve each award. Once nominations are received, the Blues and Colours Committee will meet several times to discuss awards and trophy winners. Two weeks before the Blues and Colours awards ceremony the award winners will be announced, the awards for Club of the Year and most progressive club will be announced at the Blues and Colours Ball.

Colour

To get a colour, athletes need to serve and play for their club for at least two years and to be regular 1st team members. They should also have played 75% of University matches and their ability to be such as to ensure their place in the team in the face of competition.

Half Blue

Half Blues are awarded to athletes for playing well above the average standard for a University of Dundee 1st team. A Half Blue should be a squad member for the Scottish Universities representative team. A Half Blue winner should also have played in at least 85% of the fixtures for the Dundee University 1st team for two years.

Full Blue

A Full Blue is awarded to athletes of outstanding ability judged by standards applicable to student’s different sports. A Full Blue athlete should have been selected as a first choice for a Scottish Universities representative team for two seasons. A Full Blues skill performance should be of an international standard and in some sports it is necessary for athletes to play for British or National sides. A Full Blue should also have played in at least 85% of the fixtures for the Dundee University 1st team for two years.

Merit

A merit award is awarded to athletes, club captains or officials for outstanding dedication to their club.