SU Awards 2015 Shortlist Announced

Tuesday 26-05-2015 - 12:39

We are very happy to announce the shortlist for the SU Awards 2015. After careful deliberations our panels of judges have chosen the best of the best from a very strong field of over 240 nominations.

Congratulations to every individual and activity group shortlisted; being chosen as a potential winner of an award is recognition in itself of the hard work and outstanding effort you have put into making student life better this year.

The awards ceremony will take place this Friday 29 May in the Creative Arts Building (CAB) with proceedings getting underway from 19:00. Tickets are free of charge but must be picked up from the Students’ Union Helpdesk (Level 5, Student Central) ahead of the event.

A cash bar will be available on the night serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and this high profile celebration of student achievements has a smart dress code. You can get discounted suit and dress hire from a number of local and online vendors including:

1860 - Discount with NUS Extra Card

Chic-by-Choice - 25% off first student order

Girl Meets Dress - Discount with NUS Extra Card

Hire 5 - 15% discount for University of Huddersfield students

Carl Stuart - Special student package for £35

Thank you to everyone who made a nomination in this year’s awards. Each nomination was put forward to a panel of judges made up of Student Exec Officers and staff, with each panel having a difficult decision on their hands due to the high calibre of candidates and the amazing things they have achieved this year.

For more information on the awards head over to the dedicated area of our website and remember to get your free tickets from the SU Help Desk ahead of the event.

Award	Shortlist
Student Staff Member of the Year (Sponsored by HudLets)	Dilara Changis Natasha Lee Alex Moldovan Chloe White
Student-Led Event of the Year (Sponsored by Rhubarb)	Double D FGM Conference Potter Quiz #Smiles on Campus Sports Mash Up Charity Basketball Tournament
Course Rep of the Year (Sponsored by TALI)	Winners announced on night
Student Campaigner of the Year (Sponsored by Kirklees Youth Council)	Tevin Nyansimera Gemma Pickering Georgina Wall
Media Personality of the Year (Sponsored by Examiner)	Abigail McAlpine Josh Carter Richard Swales Sean Wright
Most Improved Society of the Year (Sponsored by Domino's)	ChildHud Studies Society French Society HUPDA (Pole Dancing) Quidditch Society
Most Improved Sports Club of the Year (Sponsored by Grosvenor)	Thai Boxing Trampolining Ultimate Frisbee Horse Riding Cheerleading
Volunteer of the Year (Sponsored by Volunteering Kirklees)	Clementine Crowther Natasha Harvey Anand Lad Mike Lomas Sophie Turton
Volunteering Project of the Year (Sponsored by Volunteering Kirklees)	Bare Necessities HarvestHud
Society Personality of the Year (Sponsored by Domino's)	Omar Al-Qaisia Jane McNichol Ben Waters and Sam Fletcher Angela Yates and Nicola Shaw
Sports Personality of the Year (Sponsored by Huddersfield Town)	Alessandro Sinopoli Frances Taylor Chris Ireland Ellis Fletcher-Heeley
Society of the Year (Sponsored by DIGS)	Anime and Asian Media Society (AAMS) Christian Union Islamic Society (ISoc) Midwifery Society
Sports Club of the Year (Sponsored by UNITE)	Handball Archery American Football - Huddersfield Hawks HUSSI - Snow Sports H-Karts
Outstanding Contribution to Student Life	Winner(s) announced on the night.