From outstanding athletes to incredible institutions, BUCS Awards celebrate the achievements across each season

πŸ† Welcome to the 2023 BUCS Awards! These Awards celebrate the very best of university sport over the 2022-23 season. Congratulations to our 12 worthy winners!

 

Special Recognition Award

This award recognises an individual’s commitment to their club or sports department over their time at university, be it as a player, as a committee member or a volunteer. It is awarded to a final year student who have shown an outstanding contribution either through performance or participation.

Shortlist

Georgia Pexton

Georgia Pexton

University of Birmingham

Rachael Crawford

Rachael Crawford

University of Surrey

Stuart Allison

Stuart Allison

University of St Andrews

Tanyel Mustafa

Tanyel Mustafa

University of Essex

πŸ† WINNER - Fergus Stevens

πŸ† WINNER - Fergus Stevens

University of Nottingham

This award is sponsored by Legend.

 

Digital Engagement Award

This award recognises a sports department or institution who have been creative in their digital engagement; whether that be a digital event, running virtual challenges, or other innovative ways they've supported students and staff digitally. It celebrates the improvement of awareness, engagement or participants using digital marketing.

Shortlist

Met TV

Met TV

Cardiff Met University

One to Watch

One to Watch

University of Warwick

Play.Train.Perform.

Play.Train.Perform.

University of Edinburgh

Recruiting the 12th Man

Recruiting the 12th Man

University of Stirling

πŸ† WINNER - Movember

πŸ† WINNER - Movember

University of Nottingham


This award is sponsored by Joymo.

 

Coach of the Year

This award recognises the outstanding contribution of a coach who has ensured that players’ mental and physical health remained a priority over the last year. It recognises everyone who has a coaching role; whether they be students, volunteers or paid coaching staff.

Shortlist

Claire Cruikshank

Claire Cruikshank

University of Edinburgh

Joan Young

Joan Young

University of Leeds

Mike Armstrong

Mike Armstrong

University of Nottingham

Nic Strange

Nic Strange

University of Warwick

πŸ† WINNER - Elliott Lewis

πŸ† WINNER - Elliott Lewis

University of Surrey

This award is sponsored by Catapult.

 

Unsung Hero

Celebrates a member of staff at a BUCS member institution who has worked tirelessly to support student sport at any level in the last year.

Shortlist

Gary McArthur

Gary McArthur

University of Edinburgh

Steve Ashworth

Steve Ashworth

University of Manchester

πŸ† WINNER - Lynn Turton

πŸ† WINNER - Lynn Turton

University of Nottingham


This award is sponsored by SIS Pitches.

 

Diversity and Inclusion Award

This award celebrates a BUCS member institution or individual club that has run a successful campaign that highlights their activities, programmes and opportunities are inclusive and accessible to all students.

Shortlist

Active Residences

Active Residences

University of Birmingham

Para Sport Takeover Week

Para Sport Takeover Week

Loughborough University

Social Sport

Social Sport

University of Exeter

πŸ† WINNER - Changing Perceptions

πŸ† WINNER - Changing Perceptions

Nottingham Trent University


This award is sponsored by Grays.

 

AD Munrow Award

Celebrates a remarkable individual who has made a significant contribution to BUCS and/or university sport and has been instrumental in supporting, growing and developing university sport and physical activity over a sustained period. 

πŸ† WINNER - Dr Tom Crisp | For services to international sport

Dan Porter Award

This award celebrates an individual or group who have faced and overcome adversity or disadvantage to positively impact others within university sport and physical activity. The individual or group will have demonstrated a remarkable sense of character to achieve, motivate and inspire. 

Shortlist

Charlotte Wells

Charlotte Wells

University of Sheffield

Eid Aljazairli

Eid Aljazairli

King's College London

Kezia Williamson

Kezia Williamson

University of Sheffield

πŸ† WINNER - Hillary Scanlon

πŸ† WINNER - Hillary Scanlon

University of Oxford

 

Sportsperson of the Year

Celebrates the domestic or international success of a student studying at a BUCS member institution. The award recognises the highest possible standard of competition achieved.

Shortlist

Emma Thacker

Emma Thacker

Loughborough University (Netball)

Imogen Grant

Imogen Grant

University of Cambridge (Rowing)

Luke Whitehouse

Luke Whitehouse

Leeds Beckett University (Gymnastics)

Sam O'Brien Ricketts

Sam O'Brien Ricketts

University of Warwick (Badminton)

πŸ† WINNER - Gina Kennedy

πŸ† WINNER - Gina Kennedy

University of Nottingham (Squash)

This award is sponsored by Outgoing.

 

Club of the Year

Celebrates a club that has demonstrated a commitment to club development, engagement and support of members, that has resulted in improving the university sport experience. This award is a club award focusing on development achievements and not specifically on performance success.

Shortlist

Badminton

Badminton

University of Glasgow

Tennis

Tennis

King's College London

Trampolining

Trampolining

University of Sheffield

Women's Rugby

Women's Rugby

Royal Holloway

πŸ† WINNER - Cross Country

πŸ† WINNER - Cross Country

University of Leeds


This award is sponsored by Take That Photo.

 

Team of the Year

Celebrates the competitive achievement of a student team competing in a BUCS or FISU competition that has excelled, been unbeaten, broken records or otherwise achieved ground-breaking success within their sport.

Shortlist

American Football 1s

American Football 1s

University of the West of England

Men's Curling

Men's Curling

GB Students

Wheelchair Basketball

Wheelchair Basketball

University of Worcester

πŸ† WINNER - Women's Table Tennis 1s

πŸ† WINNER - Women's Table Tennis 1s

University of Nottingham


This award is sponsored by New Balance.

 

Chris Potter Student Volunteer of the Year

Celebrates a student volunteer who has contributed to university and/or community work. This can include working in domestic or international competitions or performance or participation driven projects and programmes.

Congratulations to all our regional winners.

Beth Brennan

Beth Brennan

Northumbria University (North East)

Catriona Edington

Catriona Edington

Queen's University Belfast (Northern Ireland)

Dai Jones

Dai Jones

Cardiff University (Wales)

Ethan Fincham and George Kelman Johns

Ethan Fincham and George Kelman Johns

University of Gloucestershire (South West)

Hannah Adams

Hannah Adams

University of Edinburgh (Scotland)

Kiah Owen

Kiah Owen

St Mary's University (London)

Max Graham

Max Graham

University of Warwick (West Midlands)

Siddartha Mahala

Siddartha Mahala

University of Manchester (North West)

Tanyel Mustafa

Tanyel Mustafa

University of Essex (South East)

William Witter

William Witter

University of Hull (Yorkshire)

πŸ† WINNER - Dougie Pitman

πŸ† WINNER - Dougie Pitman

University of East Anglia (East Midlands)

 

Participation Programme of the Year

Celebrates a programme that has actively improved the provision to for their students, staff and community with outstanding new participation opportunities.

Shortlist

Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Lifestyle and Wellbeing

University of Leeds

Sporticipate

Sporticipate

University of Manchester

Student Sport

Student Sport

University of Surrey

Warwick Sport Active

Warwick Sport Active

University of Warwick

πŸ† WINNER - Play For Fun

πŸ† WINNER - Play For Fun

Nottingham Trent University


This award is sponsored by Technogym. The winner will receive £5,000 as a prize.

 

 

PAST WINNERS

2022 Winners

AD Munrow Award
Pippa Jones - Sheffield Hallam University

Club of the Year
Rugby league - University of Oxford

Coach of the Year
John Armstrong - Queen's University Belfast

Dan Porter Award
Emily Bridges - University of Nottingham

Digital Engagement Award
University of Nottingham

Diversity and Inclusion Award
Team UCL, University College London

Participation Programme of the Year
Let's Do Leicester - University of Leicester

Special Recognition Award
James Coffin - University of Exeter

Sportsperson of the Year
Louise Hansson - Loughborough University

Student Volunteer of the Year
Jack Lambert - University of Worcester

Team of the Year
Netball 1s - University of Hertfordshire

Unsung Hero Award
Paul Johnson - Leeds Beckett University

2021 Winners

Special Recognition Award
Megan Ashford - Sheffield Hallam University
Daniel Mutia - University of Edinburgh
Diana Dakik - University of Surrey
Fran Williams - University of Birmingham
Libby Bonis - University of East Anglia

Club Charity Initiative
University of Nottingham Football Club

Institution Charity Initiativeβ€― 
University of Hull - Lymphoma Action

Digital Engagement Awardβ€―β€―
King's College London

Inspirational Committee Award
University of Nottingham - Women's Rugby Club

Inspirational Coach Awardβ€―β€―
Luke Gunn - University of Birmingham

Unsung Heroβ€―
Steve Harris - University of Birmingham

COVID Student Hero
Angus Bradley - University of Nottinghamβ€―

COVID Alumni Hero
Elizabeth Tallett (nee Symons) - University of Nottingham
Dr Polly Swann - University of Edinburgh

Diversity and Inclusion Awardβ€―
Pride in UEA Sport - University of East Anglia

ADβ€―Munrowβ€―Awardβ€―
George Gandy - Loughborough University

Dan Porter Awardβ€―
Oscar Ukwizagira - University of Edinburgh

Sportsman of the Year
Barnaby Halliwell - Durham University

Sportswoman of the Year
Savannah Marshall - Teesside University

2020 Winners

BUCS Sportsman of the Year - Duncan Scott (University of Stirling)

BUCS Sportswoman of the Year - Esme Burge (University of Nottingham)

Team of the Year - Track Cycling (University of Nottingham)

Club of the Year - Hare and Hounds (University of Edinburgh)

Student Volunteer of the Year - Pete Boyes (University of Nottingham)

Unsung Hero - Michael Webster (University of Edinburgh)

Higher Education Sport Champion - Dave Rowlands (Leeds Becket University)

A.D. Munrow Award - Zena Wooldridge (University of Birmingham)

Dan Porter Memorial Award - Alex Petter (University of Cambridge) and Ellie Wolfe (University of Edinburgh)

Participation Programme of the Year - King's College London

Diversity and Inclusion Award - University of Leicester

Digital Engagement Award - University of Nottingham

Workforce Programme of the Year - University of East Anglia

2019 Winners

Chris Potter Bursary - Hugh Braidwood (University of Edinburgh)

Student Volunteer of the Year - Aymun Khan (University of Nottingham)

BUCS Unsung Hero - Bryn Clark (University of Hertfordshire)

Most Improved University - Swansea University

BUCS Sportsman of the Year - Duncan Scott (University of Stirling)

BUCS Sportswoman of the Year - Hayley Mills (University of Nottingham)

Team of the Year - Men's Waterpolo (Manchester Metropolitan University)

Club of the Year - Women's Rugby Union (Lancaster University)

Dan Porter Memorial Award - Claudia Burrough (St Mary's University)

BUCS Staff Award - Jenny Morris (BUCS Head of Sport Delivery and Performance)

#TakeAStand Award - University of Leicester

Profile and Influence Award - Cardiff Met TV (Cardiff Metropolitan University)

Participation Programme of the Year - Sports Participation Programmes (University of Nottingham)

Workforce Programme of the Year - University of Nottingham

Overall BUCS Winner - Loughborough University

2018 Winners

Chris Potter Bursary - Will Germany (University of Bath)

Student Volunteer of the Year - Jack Needham (Loughborough University)

BUCS Unsung Hero - Alasdair Matheson (Heriot-Watt University)

Most Improved University - University of Derby

BUCS Sportsman of the Year - Jonathan Davies (University of Birmingham)

BUCS Sportswoman of the Year - Anna Hopkins (University of Bath)

Team of the Year - Mixed Golf Team (University of Stirling)

Club of the Year - Archers Basketball (Cardiff Metropolitan University)

Dan Porter Memorial Award - Kerry Porter

BUCS Staff Award - Amy Seaman (BUCS Development Manager)

#TakeAStand Award - Reshaping Sport Campaign (University of Warwick) 

Participation Programme of the Year - Warwick Sport (University of Warwick)

Workforce Programme of the Year - Team Derby Workforce (Univeristy of Derby)

Overall BUCS Winner - Loughborough University

2017 Winners

Chris Potter Bursary - Emma Boucher (University of Portsmouth)

Student Volunteer of the Year - Jason Hui (University of Manchester)

BUCS Unsung Hero - Daniel Slater (University of Nottingham)

Most Improved University - Southampton Solent University 

BUCS Sportsman of the Year -  Lewis Oliva (Cardiff University)

BUCS Sportswoman of the Year - Lily Owsley (University of Birmingham)

Team of the Year - Men's Rowing 1st VIII (Oxford Brookes University)

Club of the Year - Women's Football Club (Royal Holloway)

#TakeAStand Award - University College London 

Participation Programme of the Year - UEActive (University of East Anglia) 

Workforce Programme of the Year - Student Development Programme (Northumbria University)

Overall BUCS Winner - Loughborough University 

2016 Winners

Chris Potter Bursary - James Findon (Kings College London)

Student Volunteer of the Year - Becky Grimwade (University of Sussex)

BUCS Unsung Hero - Jane Hodson (University of Chester)

Most Improved University - University of Stirling 

Marie Curie Champions League - Leeds Beckett University

BUCS Sportsman of the Year - Max Litchfield (Sheffield Hallam University)

BUCS Sportswoman of the Year - Poppy Leitch (University of Exeter)

Team of the Year - Women's Hockey 1st Team (University of Birmingham)

Club of the Year - Equestrian Club (University of Nottingham) 

#TakeAStand Award - University of York

Student Sport Leader of the Year - Katie Lomas (University of Bradford)

A.D. Munrow (Outstanding Contribution to Sport) - John Warnock

Overall BUCS Winner - Loughborough University

2015 Winners

Chris Potter Bursary - Megan Douglas (University of Nottingham)

Student Volunteer of the Year - Verity Postlethwaite (University of Birmingham)

BUCS Unsung Hero - Alex Reilly (Royal Holloway)

Most Improved University - Oxford Brookes University

Marie Curie Champions League Trophy (Keele University)

BUCS Sportsman of the Year - Mohamed El Shorbagy (The University of the West of England)

BUCS Sportswoman of the Year - Aimee Wilmott (University of East London)

Team of the Year - Women's Rugby Union (University of Gloucestershire) 

Club of the Year - Men's Rugby Union (University College London)

Overall BUCS Winner - Loughborough University

 

 

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