Awards 

Every year we recognise those students who have gone above and beyond to support and improve the student experience for Simmies.  

The Society Awards recognise our outstanding student-led societies who work tirelessly to create enjoyable experiences for their members.  

This year, the SMSU Awards were held on Thursday 2nd May. View the 2024 gallery here.

Your 2024 winners:

Changemaker of the Year

In 2024, this award was presented to Shekinah Brown.

Campaign of the Year

In 2024, this award was presented to the Movember team.

Undergraduate Course Rep of the Year 

In 2024, this award was presented to Ece Eraydin.

Postgraduate Course Rep of the Year

In 2024, this award was presented to Sam Stevens.

Subject Chair of the Year

In 2024, this award was presented to Alice Derrick.

Student Leaders Award

In 2024, this award was presented to Jolanta Kirchner 

Outstanding Contribution to Volunteering 

In 2024, this award was presented to Angel Verbeek.

Outstanding Contribution to Fundraising 

In 2024, this award was presented to the Netball Club.

Best Newcomer Society 

In 2024, this award was presented to the Nepalese Simmies Society.

Most Charitable Society

In 2024, this award was presented to the Creative Writing Society.

Most Improved Society

In 2024, this award was presented to the the Catholic Society.

Committee Member of the Year

In 2024, this award was presented to Calder Claydon.

Society of the Year 

In 2024, this award was presented to the Creative Writing Society.

Student Staff Member of the Year 

In 2024, this award was presented to Alice Cimino 

Outstanding Contribution to St Mary's Community 

In 2024, this award was presented to Mary Mannering 

Student Leaders Award

In 2024, this award was presented to Jolanta Kirchner and Beth Kelly.

The annual Sports Dinner takes place towards the end of March each year and is where we can celebrate our best teams, clubs, coaches and club members.   

The awards are judged by a panel, but the nominations are open to everyone. 

When more information is known about the date of the next Sports Dinner and the nominations process it will be made available here. View the gallery here!

Your 2024 winners:

Sports Honours Award

In 2024, this award was presented to Libby Girling. 

Sports Personality of the Year 

In 2024, this award was presented to Jacob Low.

Sportswoman of the Year

In 2024, this award was presented to Maisie Davidson

Sportsman of the Year

In 2024, this award was presented to Samuel Haswell.

Committee Member of the Year

In 2024, this award was presented to Dan Smith.

Team of the Year 

In 2024, this award was presented to Women's Futsal.

Most Improved Club of the Year

In 2024, this award was presented to Netball.

Club of the Year

In 2024, this award was presented to Cheerleading.

Most Charitable Club

In 2024, this award was presented to Lacrosse.

Half Blues

In 2024, the receipients of this award were Cameron Cooper, Arti Sahu, Kai Williams, Tyrese Cummings, Cooper Whitford, Ella Dempster, Tendaishe Robinson, Mia Eldridge and Charlotte Close. 

Full Blues

In 2024, the recipients of this award were Jacob Low, Jolanta Kirchner, Emma Coombs, Liam Hession, Libby Girling, Jordan Fadoju, Louis Chapman, Phoeve Edwards, Shivraj Ramkhelawan, Rosie Paige and Samuel Haswell.