Sportswoman of the year was awarded to Eliana Woosnam. Now one of UCL’s most decorated athletes in history, Eliana added three individual golds in BUCS Snowsports events to her already vast collection that includes two AJAM golds, one British Indoors Silver and three British Outdoor bronzes in 25/26. Beyond her results, Eliana has been a role model within the club, inspiring others and girls within snowsports, especially through hosting a This Girl Can session, to try freestyle in a male-dominated area.

Both Neville Baptist Lauran & Jason Ou were awarded Sportsman of the Year. Key members of the Badminton Men’s 1s team, the pairs’ contribution to the teams BUCS & LUSL Success are second to none, with Neville winning all BUCS & LUSL matches and Jason prioritising BUCS over national competitions, thus never missing a game. At BUCS Individuals, the pair made history, becoming the first UCL doubles to medal, claiming a bronze after defeating the #1 ranked pair in arguably the match of the tournament.

Unsung Hero Award went to Nile Oyenekan, who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, inclusivity, and sporting excellence as president of UCL Gymnastics. He has created a welcoming environment for all members, supported first-time competitors with patience and care, and helped improve representation within the sport as a featured Black History Month athlete and one of the club’s first male presidents in recent years. Alongside his leadership, Nile achieved historic success with a bronze medal at BUCS Nationals Level 1.

Outstanding Contribution to the Arts went to Ronan Venkat, who has made exceptional contributions to music and performance throughout his time at UCL, becoming a central figure across Musical Theatre, Live Music and Jazz Society.

Ronan has consistently contributed to productions, including Shrek: The Musical, Rhapsody 2025, Synthposium, and numerous Jazz Society performances. As Musical Director, he has shown leadership and commitment, supporting both performers and production teams through rehearsal and performance processes. His work on Shrek helped deliver three sold-out performances at the Bloomsbury Theatre, while his conducting and arranging work for Rhapsody 2025 showcase showed huge amounts of creativity and skill.

Original and Innovative Work Award went to Hannah Stanley – Billy & Co.

As a collaboration between artsUCL and Slade School of Art, Billy & Co. was an original piece of writing that experimented between the lines of fine art and theatre.

Billy & Co. focused on experience of being autistic, subtly showing to the audience the neurodivergent mind. To further inclusivity, an audio described script was also prepared to support visually impaired audience members.

This year, Best Production Design went to Spamalot. Designing Spamalot was a challenge from the beginning; it required a huge castle with multiple levels, numerous costume changes, and large, moving set pieces that came on and off the stage. The key to the design's success was collaboration; starting months in advance, the team worked together to create the camp, bright, and comical energy that is central to Spamalot!  The process wasn’t without challenges, but they problem solved together to create a visually impressive project.

Volunteering Society of the Year went to Student Action for Refugees (STAR) Society. They have built a community centred on empathy and inclusion while working to raise awareness of forced migration and creating spaces for students to engage thoughtfully. Initiatives such as the “Messages of Welcome” campaign with ‘Together with Refugees’ and Student Action for Refugees nationally encouraged students to express solidarity with refugees, while events like migrant listening sessions and academic talks brought expert insight and lived experiences directly to students. Alongside advocacy and education, STAR has consistently run impactful initiatives such as charity runs, clothing drives, and charity fundraisers.  

Kazakh Society and Uzbek Society won Event of the Year for the Central Asian Spring Festival. The Central Asian Spring Festival is the world’s largest student-led Central Asian festival, bringing together over 3,000 attendees in a vibrant celebration of Nowruz in the Main Quad. Jointly delivered by the Kazakh Society and Uzbek Society, this year’s festival featured 6 external food vendors, a cultural vendor, and 27 cultural stalls, alongside a full-day stage programme of performances, music, and speakers. This event combined strong organisation, cultural celebration and community impact, making it a truly memorable and well-deserving winner for Event of the Year. 

Media Personality of the Year Award went to James Balloqui. James has shown an outstanding commitment to student media, becoming The Cheese Grater’s most consistent writer with an impressive 33 published articles. His work is driven by a clear passion for public interest journalism and uncovering significant issues affecting students. From leading weekly meetings to contributing to major projects like the Leadership Race special issue to regularly hosting ‘Grater Insight’ on RareFM, James has demonstrated exceptional leadership as The Cheese Grater’s News & Investigations Editor. 

Leader in Social Impact went to Gemma Fray - a Project Leader for DanceIt!, A student-led project where UCL students teach beginner dance classes to older people at Holborn Community Association. Gemma took what was already a great volunteering project and elevated it to be a project that saw the highest number of volunteer sign-ups in Dance Society history!

The Oliver Hare Altruism Award was won by Danilo Paganelli, who has led transformative work in Societies and Networks. He also supports the UCL Disability Services to help them improve their support and help students, and he has supported hundreds (if not thousands) of students individually through his kindness and dedication. He has also dedicated a number of years to running UCL Marrow a Student-Led Project that alongside the charity, Anthony Nolan, helps to save the lives of people with blood cancer by encouraging students to sign onto the stem cell register. He has made a real difference in so many people's lives.

Student Officer of the Year went to Aaliya Ali, who successfully led their Network, collaborated with other student groups, organised a vibrant history month and passed policies which will benefit thousands of students. They are an incredible recipient of this award.