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
University of Birmingham

Rachael Crawford
University of Surrey

Stuart Allison
University of St Andrews

Tanyel Mustafa
University of Essex

π 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
Cardiff Met University

One to Watch
University of Warwick

Play.Train.Perform.
University of Edinburgh

Recruiting the 12th Man
University of Stirling

π 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
University of Edinburgh

Joan Young
University of Leeds

Mike Armstrong
University of Nottingham

Nic Strange
University of Warwick

π 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
University of Edinburgh

Steve Ashworth
University of Manchester

π 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
University of Birmingham

Para Sport Takeover Week
Loughborough University

Social Sport
University of Exeter

π 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.
π 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
University of Sheffield

Eid Aljazairli
King's College London

Kezia Williamson
University of Sheffield

π 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
Loughborough University (Netball)

Imogen Grant
University of Cambridge (Rowing)

Luke Whitehouse
Leeds Beckett University (Gymnastics)

Sam O'Brien Ricketts
University of Warwick (Badminton)

π 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
University of Glasgow

Tennis
King's College London

Trampolining
University of Sheffield

Women's Rugby
Royal Holloway

π 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
University of the West of England

Men's Curling
GB Students

Wheelchair Basketball
University of Worcester

π 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
Northumbria University (North East)

Catriona Edington
Queen's University Belfast (Northern Ireland)

Dai Jones
Cardiff University (Wales)

Ethan Fincham and George Kelman Johns
University of Gloucestershire (South West)

Hannah Adams
University of Edinburgh (Scotland)

Kiah Owen
St Mary's University (London)

Max Graham
University of Warwick (West Midlands)

Siddartha Mahala
University of Manchester (North West)

Tanyel Mustafa
University of Essex (South East)

William Witter
University of Hull (Yorkshire)

π 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
University of Leeds

Sporticipate
University of Manchester

Student Sport
University of Surrey

Warwick Sport Active
University of Warwick

π 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