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Your Awards

It’s that time of year again when we celebrate and recognise all the students who have made outstanding contributions to the student experience at Sunderland!

We've had over 220 nominations, and we're pleased to announce the shortlist below. 

What do you need to do now? Book your free ticket to attend!

Your Awards 2025 takes place in Your SU @ Riverside on Tuesday 6th May from 6-9pm.

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Your Awards design, featuring a number of pictures of students

Your Societies

This award is for an outstanding Society Committee member who has stood out as a role model for their hard work, dedication and effort.

  • Nina Ulseth
  • Cristina Correa Segade
  • Georgie Woodburn

This award is for an outstanding academic society that has gone above and beyond to provide an excellent experience to its members.

  • Neuro Society
  • Bio Sciences Society 
  • Paramedic Society 

This award is for an outstanding society that has gone above and beyond to provide an excellent experience to its members.

For this award, the society must be a non-academic society – i.e. any that isn’t directly linked to a course.

  • Malaysian Society
  • Myanmar Society
  • Cosy Corner Society

This award is for an outstanding event that was run by at least one society. For an event to be outstanding, it does not need to be large. Small scale events can be outstanding!

  • Lunar New Year - Mynamar, Chinese, Malaysian and Indonesian Societies
  • Vital Signs - Cardiology Society
  • Palestine Information Evening - Islamic Society

 

SU Legends

This award is for an individual or group (including societies) who have made an incredible impact on equality, diversity and inclusivity through events, volunteering, campaigning or project development.

  • Pediatrics Society
  • Than Thar Htet 
  • Ashley Liddle

This award is for an individual or group (including societies) that has made an outstanding impact on student wellbeing through volunteering, campaigning, or project development.

  • Cosy Corner Society 
  • Jessica Cook 
  • Feminist Society

Your Voice

This award recognises a Student Voice Rep who has contributed to academic improvements by working in partnership with the University and SU.

  • Kai Longstaff
  • Laura Merrison
  • Joseph Sotimirin 

This award recognises a Course Rep who has contributed to academic improvements by being consistently engaged with the student body, the SU and the University.

  • Jood Jibrill
  • Hilary Nwaja
  • Olivia Medley 

Your Volunteering

This award is for an individual or group that has volunteered throughout their student experience. This individual/group should inspire others and lead by example, actively seeking out additional opportunities to volunteer their time.

The award is named in honour of Katherine Lavender, who was an outstanding volunteer. Not only did Katherine take part in many volunteering opportunities in the community, Katherine was also an SU Buddy, part of the Welcome Crew and a School Coordinator (now known as Student Voice Reps). On top of that – Katherine was great at connecting with other volunteers, keeping spirits high and making us all laugh!

  • Meg Campbell
  • Christiana Anim-Addo
  • Sunderland Marrow Society