The University of law students' Union

SU Awards 2025

The SU Awards celebrate those members of the University community who go above and beyond to make student life that little bit easier. This could be the tutor who teaches that topic with so much enthusiasm, the cleaner who always gives you a smile in the mornings or the society that you can always rely on to get a break from the workshops and just have fun with fellow students.

There are two categories, the Clubs and Society Awards & The Excellence Awards. Both of these categories have awards that represent the whole student experience.

The 2025 awards nominations closed in March and over 700 submissions were anonymised and shortlisted by an independent panel of students and staff. The shortlist was announced in May and over 100 students and staff attended our awards evening in June to celebrate!

On this page:

Congratulations once again to all our winners!

Clubs and Societies Awards Winners

The Clubs and Societies Awards recognise the efforts of students who are involved in student-led groups and communities.
 

Community Impact Award

 

Community Impact Award

Presented by Sammia Amir

This award is given to the student group that has exceeded both normal expectations, and the standards of other applicants, in its efforts to improve the local or wider community, including the University community. They may have collaborated with other clubs and societies, either at ULaw or at other universities, or have joined with staff at the university to create networks and hold joint events.

The nominees for this award include:

  • The Her Law Society for their efforts in providing diverse, inclusive and accessible opportunities.
  • Mental Health & Wellbeing Society for their efforts in collaborating with others to host events to improve mental wellbeing.
  • TEDx for their work in collaborating with others to bring the TEDx platform to ULaw. The 93% Club for their work in supporting state educated students.

Congratulations to the winner:

The Her Law Society!

 

 

Outstanding Contribution to Wellbeing

 

Outstanding Contribution to Wellbeing

Presented by Keith Houghton

The award for Outstanding Contribution to Wellbeing is presented by the Student Support and Wellbeing Department to the society that has the mental and physical wellbeing of its members at its core. This could be running peer-led interventions, group activities or supporting conversations about positive mental and physical wellbeing.

The nominees for this award include:

  • Her Law Society for creating initiatives focused on improving mental wellbeing.
  • The Mental Health and Wellbeing Society for creating and promoting events and support channels to help improve the mental wellbeing of students.

Congratulations to the winner:

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Society!

 

 

Outstanding Contribution to Employability

 

Outstanding Contribution to Employability

Presented by John Watkins

The award for Outstanding Contribution to Employability is presented by the Employability department to the group that has been the most actively engaged with offering their members opportunities to improve their employability skills. This may include holding and/ or attending educational workshops, organising and/or attending employability events, and mentoring by peers or external speakers.

The nominees for this award include:

  • Her Law Society for organising lots of events to develop different employability skills.
  • Manchester Advocacy Association for building students' employability skills through Advocacy related activities.
  • Segun Oluwatayo for organising different events with an employability focus. The 93% Club for helping students to build professional connections to enhance employability skills.

Congratulations to the winner:

Segun Oluwatayo!

 

Outstanding Contribution to Clubs & Societies

 

Outstanding Contribution to Clubs & Societies

Presented by Uche Adika

The award for Outstanding Contribution to Clubs and Societies is awarded to any member of a society or club who has shown dedication, enthusiasm and commitment. This does not have to be a committee member - it includes anyone who improves the group and the way it works.

The nominees for this award include:

  • Nemene Agent for displaying strong leadership and passion that has made it easier for students to get involved.
  • Aaron Speak for their work in running multiple societies and providing different opportunities to enhance the student experience.

Congratulations to the winner:

Nemene Agent!

 

 

Event of the Year

 

Event of the Year

Presented by Uche Adika

The award for Event of the Year is presented to a society or club that has hosted a highly successful event. Whether it’s an amazing speaker, a great social, a spectacular performance or a sports event, the best event deserves recognition. ‘Success’ can be shown in a variety of ways, from levels of attendance to positive feedback or proven impact.

The nominees for this award include:

  • BizCon for bringing together students, professionals and industry leaders to engage in insightful discussions on business, law, and innovation.
  • Breaking Barriers Panel Event for bringing professionals together to discuss overcoming barriers to the legal profession.
  • TEDx Manchester Event for providing an opportunity for students to organise ULaw’s first TEDx event which brought together many innovators, and changemakers to inspire and engage a diverse audience.

Congratulations to the winner:

TEDx Manchester!

 

 

Club of the Year

 

Club of the Year

Presented by Uche Adika

The award for Club of the Year is presented to the club that exceeds expectations in terms of its own development and the provision of opportunities and support to its members. This award recognises the contribution of a society to the student community and to the Students’ Union.

The nominees for this award include:

  • All-Athletics club for providing a range of different sport for students to get involved in.
  • Birmingham Football club for running different events that have helped foster teamwork and a sense of belonging for students.
  • Volleyball club for providing a fun, social environment that allows students to learn from one another.

Congratulations to the winner:

The Birmingham Football Club!

 

 

Society of the Year

 

Society of the Year

Presented by Uche Adika

The award for Society of the Year is presented to the society that exceeds expectations in terms of its own development and the provision of opportunities and support to its members. This award recognises the contribution of a society to the student community and to the Students’ Union.

The nominees for this award include:

  • Birmingham Business Society for organising many events focused on the professional development of students.
  • Her Law Society for their efforts to bring inclusive events and activities and helping to create a sense of community.
  • Law Society Bloomsbury for hosting a consistent range of both professional and social events.
  • TEDx society for their work and dedication to bringing TEDx to ULaw.

Congratulations to the winner:

The Her Law Society!

 

 

Highly Commended

 

Highly Commended

Presented by Uche Adika

We would like to recognise a few different groups who have done fantastic work this year, but unfortunately we weren’t able to offer a full award to. These awards are our Highly Commended certificates.

Congratulations to the winners:

All-Athletics Club

Volleyball Club

BizCon

The Law Society, Bloomsbury

 

 

 

The Excellence Awards Winners

The Excellence Awards recognise academic, teaching and supporting excellence in our students and staff.
 

Creative Teaching Award

 

Creative Teaching Award

Presented by Peter Bolaji

The Creative Teaching Award celebrates staff who use creative and innovative ways to engage students with their learning. These nominees have extended their students’ learning beyond the classroom helping them to further engage and enjoy the subject matter.

The nominees for this award include:

  • Simon Beamish, for using memorable illustrations and even comedy sketches in class to help student memorise concepts and statistics.
  • Emma Downing, for engaging students with creative lesson materials like topical slide shows, and off-the-cuff quiz questions to ensure students have retained information.
  • Lizzette Robleto de Howarth, for role playing realistic lawyer-client advice meetings, engaging students and taking the learning seemingly out of the classroom and into the real world.

Congratulations to the winner:

Simon Beamish!

Thank you Aruna Verma for collecting Simon's Award on his behalf.

 

Customer Service Excellence

 

Customer Service Excellence

Presented by Jana Holeckova-Francis

This award is presented to a staff member who shows a clear commitment to, and demonstration of, one or more of the University’s Customer Service Values. These are Student-Focused, Innovative, Dynamic, and Genuine.

The nominees for this award include:

  • Katie Mickleburgh, Sian Spencer & Jennifer McCloy – the Online LLB PSL team. They have been nominated because of their approachability and because they keep students at the forefront of academic feedback.
  • Sharmin Khalique, for providing attentive and considered feedback for students, and for having a real investment in their future career success.
  • Craig Lowe, for going above and beyond to help both students and staff at the Nottingham campus, from helping with IT issues to keeping students safe.
  • Kirsty Stanway, for providing consistent and proactive careers support to students at the Manchester campus. Manuela Vittori, for being helpful, kind, accommodating and compassionate to international students, before, during and after their visa application process.

Congratulations to the winner:

Kirsty Stanway!

 

 

The Battersby Award

 

The Battersby Award for Outstanding Contributions to Student Experience

Presented by Gloria Elliott

This award is presented in memory of David Battersby, who passed away in 2019 after working at the University for 20 years. David was always a friendly face on campus and his contribution to student experience was outstanding. This award is presented in his memory to any member of staff across the University who contributes extensively to the student experience. The recipient is someone who is always polite and helpful, as well as supportive of students and always goes above and beyond to ensure that students have a fantastic experience during their time at The University of Law.

The nominees for this award include:

  • Savvas Michael, for not only providing students an engaging space to learn but also thrive as individuals.
  • Adam Noormohamed, for breaking down difficult concepts in an easy, accessible, and engaging way for his students.
  • Emma Taylor, for her continuous commitment to student welfare both inside and outside the classroom Manuela Vittori, for being kind, encouraging and always supportive for international students.

Congratulations to the winner:

Savvas Michael!

 

 

Leading Inclusivity (Staff)

 

Leading Inclusivity (Staff)

Presented by Sarah Mohammad-Qureshi

The Leading Inclusivity Awards recognise students and staff who uphold and champion equality of opportunity for all, regardless of their background or current situation. They work towards ensuring inclusivity and equality for under-represented or marginalised groups. They also help to raise awareness or create change through events, campaigns or other activities. They demonstrate commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and show commitment to improving their community; whether that be at university, the local community or a specific group of people.

The nominees for this award include:

  • Nigel Booth, for his commitment to inclusivity in and out of the classroom.
  • Katie Bull, for her ongoing work on the University Mental Health Charter project.
  • Dan Lovesey, for championing equality through his individualised support for students.

Congratulations to the winner:

Dan Lovesey!

 

 

Leading Inclusivity (Students)

 

Leading Inclusivity (Students)

Presented by Sarah Mohammad-Qureshi

The Leading Inclusivity Awards recognise students and staff who uphold and champion equality of opportunity for all, regardless of their background or current situation. They work towards ensuring inclusivity and equality for under-represented or marginalised groups. They also help to raise awareness or create change through events, campaigns or other activities. They demonstrate commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and show commitment to improving their community; whether that be at university, the local community or a specific group of people.

The nominees for this award include:

  • Renu Guntur, for embedding the principles of inclusivity in clubs, societies, and professional bodies.
  • Muhammad Janjua, who provides vocal leadership for inclusivity through his activities as a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador.
  • Holly Kilvington, for advocating for inclusive voices in Disabled sports and creative equitable professional spaces in employment.
  • Aaron Speak, for championing inclusivity through leadership of clubs and societies as well as in his local community.

Congratulations to the winner:

Aaron Speak!

 

 

Volunteering Awards (UG)

 

Volunteering Awards (UG)

Presented by Aruna Verma

This award recognises students who have demonstrated impact and commitment to good causes outside of their studies through volunteering. The Volunteering Awards are kindly sponsored by the Widening Participation Team, and the Employability Team, with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.

The winners for this award are:

  • Highly Commended: Sadiqah Islam, whose work with the Freedom Law Clinic provides free legal aid to people who cannot afford it. She also works with the Intervene Project to advocate for human rights of incarcerated people, cultivating her own research and advocacy skills while at the same time helping people in need.
  • 3rd: Inaam Barkatoolah, who works with Support for Survivors, a charity supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse. In founding the campaign #HoldThemLiable, this nominee challenged the systemic failures to prevent the abuse of vulnerable groups. He has also worked with the UN Special Rapporteur to produce a report of human rights infractions of contemporary slavery, highlighting the meagre wages incarcerated people receive for their labour.
  • 2nd: Liya Hussain, who has volunteered at a local domestic violence centre. While initially volunteering for research purposes, she quickly got involved in providing a non-judgmental and compassionate ear for women who walked through its doors. She also used this research to provide a framework for a report about the valued work the centre does and petitioned for increased funding for it for the future.
  • 1st: Muhammad Janjua for his work in consistently raising international student issues to university wellbeing services, ensuring that concerns from underrepresented groups are acknowledged and addressed. He has served informally as a mentor and advocates for those students who have lacked a voice, always offering practical help with empathy and integrity. He also founded the Legal Minds society and volunteers his time with Minhas Law Associates, providing free legal advice to those who cannot afford it.

 

 

Volunteering Awards (PG)

 

Volunteering Awards (PG)

Presented by Aruna Verma

This award recognises students who have demonstrated impact and commitment to good causes outside of their studies through volunteering. The Volunteering Awards are kindly sponsored by the Widening Participation Team, and the Employability Team, with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.

The winners for this award are:

  • Highly Commended: Maxwell Goddard, who has given his time to volunteer for a range of causes, such as Greater Manchester Legal Aid, PEN Norway, and the Indictment Project Report for Lawyers. He has also volunteered his time to advocate for Kurdish legal rights and political and cultural recognition.
  • 3rd: Sheekeba Nasimi, who has volunteered her time to empower marginalised groups. She has dedicated her time to helping asylum seekers and refugees’ mental health, running skills-building workshops and parenting classes for mothers in a safe and judgement-free place.
  • 2nd: Pranya Sharma, who founded an award winning NGO in India, dedicated to improve the lives of underprivileged individuals by raising funds from investors and recruiting volunteers to provide essentials such as food, clothing, grooming products, and education, while g an organisation of over 75 volunteers. She has also volunteered her time to run the ‘Sober Socials’ Society, offering inclusive community events for students. She also volunteers as a business operations volunteer for Bridging Barriers, an NGO dedicated to helping people of colour and underrepresented backgrounds break into finance and law. She also acts as a paralegal at Adam Bernard Solicitors, assisting individuals with property disputes and litigation. On top of all this, she also volunteers as an NUS emergency responder.
  • 1st: Marianti Baklava, for their work volunteering for Commercial Café, a programme led by a trainee solicitor at Travers Smith that supports aspiring lawyers from underrepresented backgrounds like her own. Every Saturday morning, Marianti dedicates her time to delivering content, facilitating sessions, and mentoring participants — often going above and beyond by stepping in at short notice to lead sessions independently. Her sessions have covered complex topics such as commercial news analysis, law firm research strategies, and application techniques and have helped students secure schemes at Travers Smith, Herbert Smith Freehills, and Clyde & Co. Marianthi also volunteers with GROW Mentoring, offering weekly support to three mentees from low-income and underrepresented backgrounds. She has provided detailed feedback on applications, mock interviews, and prepared bespoke case studies at short notice.

 

 

Class Rep of the Year

 

Class Rep of the Year

Presented by Laura Trussell

This award recognises a Class Rep who has been consistently active throughout the year. They effectively voice the opinions of all students in their class, regularly attend SSLCs, provide detailed reports and demonstrate great organisational and interpersonal skills.

The nominees for this award include:

  • Nisha Bhandari – for the support she has given to students in her class, and for building trust with her peers by having a consistently open dialogue with them.
  • Renu Guntur – for her commitment to diversity, including helping students shift their class schedules during Ramadan, and for her dedication in representing those in her class to ensure their voices are heard.
  • Emily Martin-Pahl – for going above and beyond to make sure that every student’s voice is heard, and for her dedication to inclusivity.

Congratulations to the winner:

Renu Guntur!

 

 

Student Rep of the Year

 

Student Rep of the Year

Presented by Gary Knight and Laura Trussell

The award for Student Rep of the Year is presented to an individual who has had a clear and tangible impact on their group, project or cause. They will have been willing to get involved in a range of events, activities or campaigns. They will have shown a high level of commitment and be a positive role model. The award is open to our elected Student Reps; Campus Vice-Presidents, Programme Reps, Equalities Officers and International Student Reps. This category gets harder to shortlist every year, as our Reps continue to do great work in supporting their cohorts and creating new opportunities. This year, we have decided to split the award into two, presenting one award for an Academic Programme Rep, and one award for a social Rep.

The nominees for this award include:

  • Amy Cable, for her role as Online Campus Vice President. Amy has gone above and beyond in representing students from our largest campus, organising virtual events and ensuring online students have their voices heard. She has also successfully balanced this role with being an International Student Buddy and a Student Ambassador, as well as finding time to run a time management workshop on the Skills Development Programme!
  • Kiyala Matanga, for her role as Moorgate Campus Vice President. Kiyala has organised impactful events for students to attend and has also been involved in the planning of BizCon, as well as being invited to host the inaugral TEDX event at the Manchester campus. She is also a phenomenal Student Parliament Chair, and has conducted meetings in a composed and professional manner.
  • Esha Tibrewal, for her role as AMIL Programme Rep. Esha has had a very positive impact on the students she represents, by addressing their concerns and focusing on building a community. Esha embodies the qualities of a true leader.
  • Casey Williams, for her role as Liverpool Campus Vice President. Casey organised a fantastic end of year ball, not only for students at her campus, but also students from Chester, a campus which has lacked VP representation this year. She also organised and led a food drive on campus in aid of local charities. She has been a fantastic ambassador for the Liverpool campus.

Congratulations to the winner:

Social Rep: Casey Williams

Academic Rep: Esha Tibrewal!

 

 

Service Department of the Year

 

Service Department of the Year

Presented by Leyanda Purchase

This award recognises a team who consistently goes above and beyond to offer exceptional and friendly customer service, having a positive impact on students, staff and visitors.

The nominees for this award include:

  • The LLB Assessment Office, for being cheerful and considerate while dealing with a significant assessment caseload.
  • Student Information, for being the first point of call for all students on physical campuses, planning events and directing queries, and supporting the students from pre-induction to graduation.
  • Student Information Services (Hyderabad) for consistently prioritising operational efficiency and student support to be a showcase in service model excellence.

Congratulations to the winner:

The LLB Assessment Office!

 

 

Business Professional of the Year

 

Business Professional of the Year

Presented by Leyanda Purchase

This award recognises those members of the university community who contribute significantly to student experience outside the classroom. The award aims to recognise the importance of support staff and customer service excellence provided by members of staff who often work in the background to ensure the campus and all its operations run smoothly. This award is kindly sponsored by the Executive Board, with the winner receiving £350 to be used towards professional development opportunities.

The nominees for this award include:

  • Hakima Ali-Ahmed, for going above and beyond outside her remit to ensure efficient operations on the assessments team, both on campus in Birmingham and beyond.
  • Dan Lovesey, for his steadfast support of students and creating a culture of inclusivity for examination preparation.
  • Sophie Wakefield, for leading on the ULAW graduation ceremonies, constantly ensuring staff, students and guests have a wonderful and maybe more importantly, stress-free ceremony.

Congratulations to the winner:

Hakima Ali-Ahmed!

 

 

Lecturer of the Year

 

Lecturer of the Year

Presented by Leyanda Purchase

Lecturer of the Year is one of the most highly coveted annual awards. The award is presented to a member of teaching staff who makes a significant contribution to the academic experience of students. Whether inspiring students with a passion for the subject, energising the room or going above and beyond to make your classes engaging and offering additional support, this person will epitomise what it means to study at The University of Law. The winner of the Tutor of the Year Award also receives £350 towards the cost of additional professional development opportunities, sponsored by the Executive Board.

The nominees for this award include:

  • Emma Downing, for being an engaging and passionate lecturer fostering a sense of trust with her students.
  • Simon Hale-Ross, for creating a student-centred approach to academic debate and discussion.
  • Lauren Hilder, for being a positive and engaging presence in the classroom, while linking real world examples to the subject matter.
  • Emma King, for being an ‘inspiring and supportive’ lecturer while also leading the extracurricular ‘Buddy Programme’ for students to feel less isolated.

Congratulations to the winner:

Emma Downing!

 

 

Extra-Curricular Excellence Awards (UG)

 

Extra-Curricular Excellence Awards (UG)

Presented by John Watkins

The Extra-Curricular Excellence Award recognises individuals who have made additional achievements in activities outside of their academic studies. This could be relating to sports or other hobbies, in setting up their own business or community group, or another area that sits outside of academic achievement. This person will be committed to their chosen activity and have achieved success through continued hard work, determination and commitment. The Volunteering Awards are kindly sponsored by the Employability Team, with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.

The winners for this award are:

  • Highly Commended: Donnarieve Thomas, who is a role model for students in her classroom. She runs her own stationary shop for her local community in Grenada, ensuring that teachers, parents and students have access to stationary supplies and teaching aids to be able to learn. This student not only runs this supply shop, but does so while waking up at 2.30am to attend classes at ULAW.
  • 3rd: Aaron Speak, who has organised societies on the Manchester campus to promote positive mental health and provide students with extracurricular skills to succeed in later life. As President of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Society, leading events for the 93% Club and the Manchester Advocacy Association, while also finding time to write the student submission for the University Mental Health Charter.
  • 2nd: Anaiah Ferdinand, who has dedicated their time to representing the student experience through their roles as Student Ambassador and Employability Ambassador. Outside the University, as a Student Advisor at the Family Advice Midlands (FAM) pro bono clinic, they managed client caseloads, conducted interviews, and prepared structured notes for solicitors. They founded the Empowered Voices Network, a society dedicated to bridging the gap between students from underrepresented backgrounds and organisations committed to inclusion. The society recently partnered with Bridging Barriers to provide mentorship opportunities, helping students access the guidance and support necessary for career success. Finally, they work with Birmingham Black Lawyers Executive Committee, where they work alongside professionals to create initiatives that support aspiring Black lawyers.
  • 1st: Josephine Ijegbai, for her work founding the Legal Apprentice Society, which has run events on multiple campuses and providing much needed student-led social spaces and celebrations. Through her business, Apprentice-ish', she produces and delivers a weekly video podcast on YouTube and Spotify, covering diverse apprenticeship interests for aspiring, current, and ex-degree apprentices. Josephine’s extensive public speaking engagements at secondary schools, sixth forms, and policy conferences has led her to advocate for the apprenticeship experience and apprentice wellbeing to audiences at critical decision-making stages.

 

 

Extra-Curricular Excellence Awards (PG)

 

Extra-Curricular Excellence Awards (PG)

Presented by John Watkins

The Extra-Curricular Excellence Award recognises individuals who have made additional achievements in activities outside of their academic studies. This could be relating to sports or other hobbies, in setting up their own business or community group, or another area that sits outside of academic achievement. This person will be committed to their chosen activity and have achieved success through continued hard work, determination and commitment. The Volunteering Awards are kindly sponsored by the Employability Team, with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.

The winners for this award are:

  • 3rd: Nisha Bhandari, who has dived headfirst into representing and advocating for their fellow students. As founder of the Business Society, they played a key role in organising the Business Conference this year. They have also volunteered with Oxfam and the Association for Project Management, building their skills in ethical leadership and professional project operations.
  • 2nd: Renu Guntur, who handled the logistics of the SU TedX event, has volunteered their time to be secretary of the Manchester Business Society. She also has volunteered her time working for an NGO in Inda, to educate communities on digital safety and online literacy.
  • 1st: Lorenzo Alongi, who founded the Exeter Lawyers Without Borders Society, leading a six-person committee to organise essay competitions and virtual debates with the United Nations. They are President of the British Inter-University Commercial Awareness Competition (BIUCAC), the UK’s largest commercial awareness competition for non-Russell Group students. They are also a Mentor at Vocalise, a student-led initiative affiliated with Gray’s Inn, and designed and delivered a six-week debate programme for prisoners at HMP Thameside, helping them develop argumentation, rebuttal techniques, and persuasive delivery skills. Finally, they volunteered as an Employment Caseworker for the Independent Worker’s Union of Great Britain, advocating for redressing workplace injustices.

 

 

Significant Achievement Awards (UG)

 

Significant Achievement Awards (UG)

Presented by Patrick Johnson

The Significant Achievement Awards recognise students who have overcome adversity to make significant achievements during their time at ULaw. These achievements may be academic, social or personal. Unlike with the other awards, we don’t place these as first, second and third place, recognising that significant achievements are personal and that one person’s adversity should not ‘trump’ another’s. The winners are all equal and will receive prize money each.

The winners for this award are:

  • Highly Commended: Alika-Lee Crandon, who faced considerable personal challenges while undergoing her studies.
  • Saloman Dormeus, who is on the committee for two societies, having led numerous workshops and networking events, and championing multiple EDI initiatives. He was selected as the UK Delegate for the United Nations Model UN in Paris (2024) and Singapore (2025), and appointed as an Ambassador for the UK Overseas Territories Youth Summit in 2025. He has also taken the time to mentor students from the Turks and Caicos Islands, helping them overcome feelings of home sickness and culture shock when arriving in the UK.
  • Muhammad Janjua, has juggled many roles and responsibilities while undertaking a full time LLB with International Business. He is President of the Law Society, and Diversity and Inclusion Advocate at Bloomsbury campus, as well as a Paralegal, and a Commercial Law Intern. He has done so while undergoing significant personal and familial pressures including a fire breaking out in his house which hospitalised him, but he was back days later sitting exams. He has demonstrated perseverance, resilience and hard work.
  • Shannon Scurr, who has demonstrated incredible resilience and strength in the course of her academic journey with us. This is her third time re-enrolling in higher education, and returning to HE was a symbol of her strength and commitment to success.

 

 

Significant Achievement Awards (PG)

 

Significant Achievement Awards (PG)

Presented by Patrick Johnson

The Significant Achievement Awards recognise students who have overcome adversity to make significant achievements during their time at ULaw. These achievements may be academic, social or personal. Unlike with the other awards, we don’t place these as first, second and third place, recognising that significant achievements are personal and that one person’s adversity should not ‘trump’ another’s. The winners are all equal and will receive prize money each.

The winners for this award are:

  • Highly Commended: Adam Alim, who joined ULAW at the start of this year studying the GDL, which has sparked his interest in the legal field and restored his confidence, direction and career path.
  • Highly Commended: Lorenzo Alongi, who has dedicated his drive and passion for the BPC and his focus on extra-curricular vocations to his mother, who tragically passed away in 2018. Since then, he achieved straight As at A Level, founded the Exeter Lawyers Without Borders Society, took on the role of President of the British Inter-University Commercial Awareness Competition (BIUCAC), the UK’s largest commercial awareness competition for non-Russell Group students.
  • Sameena Ali, who has overcome personal difficulties, supporting her mother financially and raising her younger brother while also studying the full-time LPC.
  • Sanah Kashyap, who has been involved in a range of extra-curricular activities and demonstrated incredible resilience and success in the course of her academic journey with us. 
  • Holly Kilvington, who has demonstrated resilience, innovation and determination. Over the past two years, this student has balanced being the primary carer for her mum during end-of-life care, with her studies. Alongside her full-time job, she now works every sunday at a Cancer Research UK store, raising funds for a cause deeply personal to her. She has also founded EcoPower for Care, a business designed to support hospices while promoting sustainability initiatives to provide practical efficiency supporting palliative care.

 

 

Presidents' Awards (Students)

 

Presidents' Awards (Students)

Presented by Peter Bolaji & Uche Adika

This award category is conferred on individuals who have gone above and beyond, in collaborating with the Co-Presidents over the course of our term in office, to help deliver on our vision of student experience at the University of Law.

The winners for this award are:

  • Kiyala Matanga, for her passion in collaborating with the Co-Presidents in delivering on such projects as the inaugural TEDx at ULaw, BizCon, & LawCon, as well as her on campus presence in helping promote student led events and initiatives beyond Moorgate Campus.
  • Nnamdi Canice Ngumah, for his dedication to supporting the various Co-Presidents projects, despite facing de-registration himself. Being instrumental to the marketing and comms designs for such projects as TEDx, BizCon, & LawCon.

 

 

Presidents' Awards (Staff)

 

Presidents' Awards (Staff)

Presented by Peter Bolaji & Uche Adika

This award category is conferred on individuals who have gone above and beyond, in collaborating with the Co-Presidents over the course of our term in office, to help deliver on our vision of student experience at the University of Law.

The winners for this award are:

  • Aruna Verma, for her prompt response to student issues, always going above and beyond to help resolve student complaints and issues, while providing needed support to ensure the success of both Co-Presidents student focused initiatives.
  • Sandie Gaines, for her monthly student success session, which is student-centric and aims to improve overall student experience on Campus. Furthermore for her support in ensuring the success of the Co-President led initiatives such as the UG mooting competition.

 

 

 

Awards Highlights

Thank you to all the guests for attending our Awards Evening on 19th June, in Carisbrooke Hall, London! We hope you had a wonderful evening celebrating all the brilliant things our students and staff do.

Our particular thanks go out to:

  • All the SU Staff and supporters who have been working hard behind the scenes to bring the SU Awards to life each year
  • All the presenters who so confidently shared the successes of our nominees on stage
  • Our wonderful and talented Student Showcase Volunteers pictured below; Donnarieve for your inspired spoken word piece, Renu for performing a beautiful Traditional Indian Dance, and Gracie for your standing ovation inspiring rendition of  “Après un Rêve”

 

 

Awards Gallery 2025

Use the gallery below or visit our Flickr Page, where you can also find albums from previous years.

 

SU Awards 2025