Leeds University Union Announces Celebration Week Award Winners

Recognition for Contributions Across Campus Community

Leeds University Union has revealed the winners of its annual Celebration Week awards, recognising the efforts and achievements of students, staff, societies, clubs, volunteers, and leaders throughout the past academic year. The awards highlight a wide range of contributions that enhance life at the university, from volunteering and welfare initiatives to sporting and sustainability efforts.

A Broad Range of Award Categories

The awards cover numerous categories reflecting the diverse activities and communities within the university. These include:

• Best New or Reformed Society
• Best Collaboration (New and Long-Standing)
• Best Give It a Go Award
• Best Event (Under 50 and Over 50 attendees)
• Best Campaign
• Best Online Presence
• Best Performance and Publicity
• Community Impact and Charity Fundraising
• Inclusivity and Sustainability Awards
• Best Societies in Music, Dance, Media, Sport, Outdoors, Martial Arts, Welfare, General Interest, Academic, Political & Campaigning, Culture, and Faith
• Outstanding Contribution and Discretionary Awards

Academic and Leadership Recognition

In addition to society and community awards, the event also acknowledged individual academic and leadership achievements. Categories included:

• Academic Personal Tutor or Supervisor of the Year
• Academic Representative of the Year
• Apprentice of the Year
• Community Impact and Innovation Award
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award
• Mentorship Award
• Postgraduate Researcher of the Year
• Professional Services Staff Member or Team of the Year
• Student Education and Experience Award
• Student Leader and Student of the Year
• Student-Staff Partnership of the Year
• Teacher of the Year
• Technical Staff Member or Team of the Year
• Wellbeing Award

Sporting and Club Achievements

The awards also celebrated sporting excellence and club contributions, with categories such as:

• Club Colours and Full Colours
• The Gryphon Award and Gryphon Leadership Award
• White Rose Award
• Mike Brook Award for Most Improved Team and Performance Coach of the Year
• Chris Hatton Award for Most Improved Athlete
• Susan Jacklin Award for Club Coach of the Year
• Social Leagues Team of the Year
• James Burke Team of the Year Award
• Roberts Award for Most Outstanding Athlete
• The Inclusion Award
• Committee Member of the Year and Club of the Year Award

Additional Community and Leadership Awards

Further awards recognised community spirit and leadership, including:

• Event of the Year
• Inclusive Community Award
• Student Leadership Award
• Exceptional RLSC Member of the Year
• Best Social Committee
• Rising Star Award
• Contribution to Wellbeing
• RLA Team of the Year and Exceptional RLA of the Year
• Halls Hero Award

Celebrating Campus Contributions

The Celebration Week awards aim to acknowledge the significant impact that individuals and groups have on the university community. By recognising efforts across a broad spectrum of activities, the event reflects the diverse and vibrant nature of campus life at Leeds.

Results for several categories were announced during the week, with some still pending confirmation. The awards continue to play an important role in fostering a sense of community and encouraging ongoing engagement among students and staff.