Winners Announced for the 2025
End of Year Awards

Congratulations to all the winners who have been announced for the 2025 End of Year Awards. Celebrating the very best across Arts, Sports, and Community activities, the shows were hosted in the Bloomsbury Theatre by our Sabbatical Officer team. Throughout our awards ceremonies, we proudly platformed student leadership and talent. We heard heartfelt and unforgettable speeches and watched powerful performances that showcased the incredible talent of ArtsUCL. It was a true celebration of the community we have built here at the Students' Union.

Sports

Sportswoman of the year was awarded to Trisevgeni Papakonstantinou . She has been an outstanding karate practitioner, but this year has been a stellar one even by her standards. Two silver medals at BUCS, as well as a bronze medal at the Kofukan International, showcase her performances, while medals in every other competition she has entered indicate a consistency in performance only achieved through dedication and commitment to her sport. 

Joe Donaghue was awarded Sportsman of the Year. He has represented Great Britain in fencing all around the world this year – from Tokyo to Turin, Paris to Cairo. Despite his international commitments, Joe represents UCL fencing club in any way to help the club; fencing injured, or with an unfamiliar weapon to ensure the club wins. 

Coach of the Year went to Annie Loh, who's commitment to helping the members improve has been incredible. She has delivered 10 taster/tryout sessions during Welcome Week, coached the Strike squad to a third undefeated season in a row, and hosted new ‘Flyer Zooms’ this year, open sessions for anyone wanting to improve their flexibility,

For the full list of everyone who won their awards, check out this page.


Arts

Outstanding Contribution to the Arts went to Ashley New, who has been a dedicated member of artsUCL from her first day at UCL, when she auditioned for Drama Society’s production of Machinal. Ashley has taken on numerous leadership positions in the community across her time at UCL.

Best individual performance went to Tumo Reetsang - Shrek: The Musical (Musical Theatre Society). Tumo's improvisation, line delivery and use of the stage to engage the audience was brilliant and his creative mind elevated the show.

This year, best publication went to Era Journal. The editorial team has put considerable effort into liaising with press officers from leading art institutions in London and beyond, acquiring access to key cultural events for their members free of charge, in a press capacity.

For the full list of everyone who won their awards, check out this page.


Societies

The 2025 winner for best event went to Hindu Society - Rangeela 2025. With a production value exceeding £18,000, this year’s event featured over 200 performers in 10 diverse acts, showcasing everything from Kandyan (Sri Lankan national dance) and Garba (Gujarati folk dance) to Bollywood, Hip Hop, and Bhangra.

Gender and Feminism society won the Diversity and Inclusion Award. They have shown a steadfast commitment to championing intersectional feminism, amplifying underrepresented voices, and creating a truly inclusive space for all students at UCL

Best new society went to Quiz society. They have excelled in fostering the development of UCL's quizzing culture, with a variety of support and activities both on and offline.

For the full list of everyone who won their awards, check out this page.


Community

Hall Community Officer of the Year went to Oskar Barltrop, who has been an ‘exceptional advocate for residents and a driving force behind a stronger, more connected community’ and an ‘strong, articulate voice for students’.

The Oliver Hare Altruism Award was won by Danilo Paganelli. As a dedicated welfare officer across multiple societies, he consistently prioritises the wellbeing of others through weekly check-ins, support, and signposting.

Network of the Year went to Mature, Part-Time, & Carers Network, who has organised evening and day time events and collaborated with the Student Success team to help their members thrive in their academic journeys

For the full list of everyone who won their awards, check out this page.