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Awards and Recognition

Taking part in societies and volunteering can help you make friends, have fun and develop your skills and experiences. They also make you eligible for the Students’ Union and UWS’ awards, benefits and training.
Students at an awards ceremony

Students’ Union Big Awards

Our Annual Big Awards recognise all the great work that goes on across the UWS from students and staff.

 

Each year students put in nominations and winners are then chosen by a panel of students.

It’s great to see students' hard work and dedication recognised throughout campus and beyond.

2026 Big Awards Winners

7 members of the UWS Debating Society smiling at the camera

Society of the Year

Debating Society

7 members of the UWS Sustainability Society smiling at the camera

Best New Society of the Year

Sustainability Society

Amy-Rose receiving their award from VP Welfare

Society Member of the Year

Amy-Rose Stevenson
(LGBTQIA+ Society)

Katy receiving her award from the student president

Volunteer of the Year

Katy Watson

(UWS Radio)

Andrew

Student Rep of the Year

Andrew Bain 

UWS Volunteer Recognition Award

If you are a society committee member, or take part in any other volunteering with the Students' Union or any external organisation, then you are eligible to apply for the The UWS Volunteer Recognition Award

This is an initiative to recognise volunteering activity undertaken by students in addition to your studies

Find out full details and register for the award here: UWS Volunteer Recognition Award

We are happy to help you with award applications. Get in touch with Jamie McDowall, your Societies & Engagement Team Leader at jamie.mcdowall@uws.ac.uk