With over 100 nominations, the standard for the awards this year was as high as ever which made the selection process all the more difficult. This evening, UPSU would like to

for all your commitment and support this year. You should be proud of everything you have achieved.

Welcome to the Societies and Volunteering Awards 2013

Through the numerous amounts of committee meetings and extensive preparation, every society has provided oodles of fun and involvement for its members. Additionally, many societies have represented students on a national scale, and overall provided students with the opportunity to get

involved in a variety of different interests.

Every effort made by these activities has had a positive impact upon both the student and local

community. These accomplishments have assisted in bringing everyone together, created

lifelong friendships and provided some of the most memorable experiences at university.

Throughout the year, student volunteers have taken part in a large variety of projects, be it through practical conservation work at Burrator Reservoir, redecorating the otter and butterfly sanctuary or helping at the monkey sanctuary. To date volunteers have contributed a remarkable

When multiplied by the minimum wage, that is over

2013 has been the biggest year for societies with the formation of 20 new additions.

10,000

ThankYOU

OF HOURS

VP Activities and Comms

worth of volunteering.

£61,000

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AwardsSocieties Person of the Year Team of the Year Award New Project Award New Society of the YearEvent of the Year Award Community Involvement Award The Anita Jellings Award for Environmental Volunteer of the Year Leadership Award Dedication to Volunteering Award Outstanding Contribution Award Society of the Year AwardSocieties Colours

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Societies Person of the Year

Georgios Evangelou - International Students Society

Nikita Paterson - RAG

Jamie Hayward - Musical Theatre Group (MTG)

Simon Stringer - Volunteers In Plymouth (ViP)

Kirsty Denning - RAG

Steve Turner - ViP

Lizzie Porter - Big Band

William Holmes - Assassins Guild

Matthew Couch - Plymouth LINKs

The nominees

To create this individual, you will need the following ingredients:

LEADERSHIP

RESPONSIBLITY

HARD WORK

CREATIVITY

DEDICATIONMOTIVATION

Plymouth LINKs - St John Ambulance

Postgraduate Society

RAG- EventsTeam

RAG - core Committee

Student Choir

ViP Green Team

MTG

Team of the Year

Award

awarded to a group who have shown their commitment, dedication, enthusiasm and passion to their society or volunteering and/or their chosen activity or event.

RESPONSIBLITY

NEW PROJECTAwARD

Otter & Butterfly Project AwARD- Volunteer Department

The Outreach Sessions - Engineers without

Borders (EWB)

Streetsafe Project - Plymouth LINKS

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Youngstagers Partnership - MTG

New Society

of the Yearawarded to a new society formed within this academic year that meets the need of students, offers varied activities and has opportunities for the society to develop in future years.

Allotment Society Mechanical,Marine and Composites Engineering Society - MMC

Nigerian Society

Engineers without Borders- EWB

Event of the Year Award

Chinese New Year - Chinese Society

Relays Flames Project

Chlamydia testing sessions - Sexpression

Take Me Out - RAG

James Bond Night -Assassins Guild

The Disney Extravaganza - Student Choir

Mind Movember Gig - Big Band

The Safe Sex Boat Ball -RAG

The Wedding Singer - MTG

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Community Involvement Award

RAG Streetsafe Project - Plymouth LINKs

Youngstagers Partnership - MTG

Community Gigs - Big Band

This award reflects outstanding achievement in the local community, whether this be organising a local demonstration, conference or event open to the public. The award is based on the impact on the community and those involved, the needs met, and positive publicity generated.

Leadership Award

Clare Saunders - Plymouth LINKs

Daniel Hanratty - MMC

India Robinson - ViP

Carl Townley - ViP

Lauren Jackson - RAG

NikitaPaterson - RAG

Phil Ridley -Student Choir

Steve Turner - ViP

Simon Stringer- ViP

Kirsty Denning - RAG

Max Droudge -UPSU Radio-NursingSoc

LizziePorter - Big Band

Matthew Couch -Plymouth LINKs

Dedication to Volunteering Award

Belinda Howell - RAG

Carl Townley- ViP Moor Trees Project Leader

Chloe Maclay-Joy for Children and Communities UK

Chris Carter - Relays Flames Project

Dan Saunders -Plymouth LINKs

Aston Howes - RAG

Dan Squires - ViP

Emma Couldridge - Timebank, Blue-

sound, Symbiotic

Theatre Company

India Robinson-ViP Monkey Sanctuary Project Leader

Jamie Hayward - MTG

Kirsty Denning - RAG

Lauren Jackson - RAG

Matthew Couch -Plymouth LINKs

Omar Ebrahim - Plymouth LINKs

Phoebe Mooney - Plymouth LINKs

Prince Mtangadura -Plymouth LINKs

Rob Young -LGBT, Angels

Sam Mahoney - Stover Canal Restoration Project

Sarah Redford-Salvation Army,

Youth Offending

Service

Simon Stringer -ViP Green Team Project Leader

Steve Turner -ViP Barn Owl Project Leader

awarded to an individual who has shown a high level of dedication and commitment to volunteering over the past academic year.

Aleysha Cross-Plymouth LINKs

Dan Squires-EWB, ViP

Matthew Couch -Plymouth LINKs

Chloe Maclay-Joy for Children and Communities UK

Hannah McCausland - RAG

Sarah Redford -Salvation Army, Youth Offending Service

Dan Saunders- Plymouth LINKs

Kirsty Denning - RAG

Simon Stringer -Allotment Society, ViP

Assassins Guild

Entrepreneurs Society

Nurse Soc

RAG

Big Band

Medsoc

Plymouth LINKs

Student Choir

Crimsoc

MTG

Postgraduate Society

Societies Colours

Half Colours

Full Colours

Similar to Colours in the Sports Awards, these awards are given to students who have shown continued or outstanding contribution and dedication to societies within UPSU.

Awarded to students for their continual involvement in/commitment to their society or volunteering. Their commitment will be proven to be over and above what is required.

Awarded to final year students who already hold half colours and have made an exceptional contribution to their society during all 3 years (or more if appropriate) at University. Full Colours can be given without Half Colours under exceptional circumstances.

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