This event was hosted at the University of Warwick and highlighted those who go above and beyond in enhancing the student experience and fostering a sense of community within their institution.
Our aims for this event were to:
- Raise the profile of football and futsal in higher education: Emphasising their significant role in enhancing student experience
- Recognise exceptional work across the sector: Acknowledging those who provide high-quality opportunities and experiences in these sports
- Collaborate with external partners and institutions: Promoting success stories and sharing best practices
We are proud to announce this year's nominees and winners who have made remarkable contributions to football and futsal in higher education:
Award Winners
Enhancing Student Experience Award
Recognising both people and programmes which have provided students at their institution with opportunities within football and futsal to participate, which they would not have been able to access elsewhere.
Nominees:
Kyle Ramkisson - University of Warwick
Max Billingham - University of Surrey
Stuart Wilson – University of Wolverhampton
Kate Wells – Royal Holloway University London
Middlesex University – Discover, Play, Represent Initiative
Kyle Chadburn & Michael Orme – Sheffield Hallam University
Winner:
Kyle Chadburn & Michael Orme – Sheffield Hallam University
Community Engagement Award
Recognising people or programmes which have added value to their local community by delivering a provision which increases the quality and quantity of opportunities available in their local community.
Nominees:
Eve Watson – University of Hull
Emma Green – Royal Holloway University London
Rohannie Ignacio – Queen Mary University London
Winner:
Emma Green – Royal Holloway University London
Workforce Development Award
Recognising both people and programmes which have provided students with meaningful opportunities to develop themselves both personally and professionally through workforce roles in football and futsal.
Nominees:
University of Brighton – Football Workforce Project
Loughborough University – Inclusive Goals Initiative
Queen Mary University of London – Community Outreach Project
University of East Anglia – UEA Development League
Winner:
University of Brighton – Football Workforce Project
Outstanding Contribution to Football and Futsal
This award recognises an individual who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to developing football and futsal within higher education. This will have covered supporting students to play and volunteer as well as providing opportunities for the community their institution sits in.
Nominees:
Aimee Corr & Ella Cowell – University of Warwick
Riyadh Miah – University of Hull
Anna Marfuad – University of Kent
Gareth Tattersall – University of Salford
Winner:
Anna Marfuad – University of Kent
Event Highlights
The event featured presentations from 4 BUCS funded development projects from this season, a update from the BUCS Football Development Team around funding opportunities for next season and a networking session for members. This was followed by a networking lunch allowing for staff to spend time discussing this season’s successes and challenges.
We want to congratulate all the nominees and winners for their exceptional efforts and dedication. Their work not only directly enhances the experience of students but also sets a standard of excellence in higher education sports programmes.
Photos from the event are here.
