The awards aim to recognise exceptional student and employer contribution to the workplace through a part-time job, vacation work, short-term or summer internship. Students are awarded for going above and beyond their job role on a regular basis, exceeding expectations on a given project and/or making a significant contribution that has had a positive impact on the organisation.
Students were also invited to nominate their outstanding employers who have offered transformative employment opportunities; who have provided an exceptional commitment to training/development; support diversity initiatives; been flexible around the student’s studies; and/or understands the importance of skills development for the student’s future career.
Winners were announced at the event and prizes/certificates handed out. Our winners are as follows:
Significant Contribution
- Xiu Y (Brian) Ong - On Campus - Part time/Short term internships
- Kerry Miller - Off Campus - Part time/Short term internships
- Abdallah Khorma - Significant Contribution - Vacation and Summer Internship
Innovation & Problem Solving
- Charlotte Walton - Part time/Short term internships
- Benjamin Brixton - Innovation & Problem Solving - Vacation and Summer Internship
Leadership
- Scarlett Lewis - Part time/Short term internships
- Isabel Eustace - Part time/Short term internships
- Yasith Gedara - Vacation and Summer Internship
Team
- Cornerstone Assistants (Lydia Bark, Jeanie Searle, Lydia Morris, Sienna Davenport, Maria Gordillo)
Employer
- Dr Tanzil Shafique - On Campus
- Sabeer Hussain - Off Campus
We are pleased to announce that this year 120 eligible nominations (a combination of student and employer) were received!
During the evening there was a selection of speakers including the awards presenter Deputy Vice-President for Education Matt Marshall, the Head of Careers & Employability Kerry Hyde, and Maisie Clarke and Darren Forde (previous 2024 winner and employer nominee). This was a wonderful occasion to celebrate our amazing students and the fantastic employers who offer these transformative work opportunities.
Congratulations to all nominees - you should all be incredibly proud of your nomination and being recognised as an inspiring employer! If you require any further support from the Careers & Employability Service, or would like to know more about how you can work with us, please find related information on our web page.