From outstanding athletes to incredible institutions, BUCS Awards celebrate the achievements across each season

🏆 Welcome to the 2024 BUCS Awards! These Awards will celebrate the very best of university sport over the 2023-24 season, and will be presented at BUCS Conference 2024 which takes place at Warwick University from Tuesday 16 - Friday 19 July.

There are 13 awards up for grabs at this year's event. Shortlisted nominees are listed below:

Active Wellbeing Programme Award, sponsored by Technogym
 
Active Lives

Active Lives

University of Edinburgh

Active Residences

Active Residences

University of Birmingham

Move For Your Mind

Move For Your Mind

University of Hull


Team of the Year, sponsored by New Balance

Girls Orienteering Team

Girls Orienteering Team

University of Edinburgh

Men's Cross Country

Men's Cross Country

University of Birmingham

Women's Volleyball 1s

Women's Volleyball 1s

University of Essex


Club of the Year, sponsored by Take That Photo

Boxing

Boxing

University of Sheffield

Tennis

Tennis

King's College London

Thai Boxing

Thai Boxing

University of Nottingham


Coach of the Year, sponsored by Catapult

Hayley Baker

Hayley Baker

University of Swansea (Swimming)

James Tolley

James Tolley

University of Warwick (Football and Futsal)

Matt Taylor

Matt Taylor

University of Nottingham (Hockey)

 
Sportsman of the Year, sponsored by Outgoing

Dan Wiffen

Dan Wiffen

Loughborough University (Swimming)

Eain Yow

Eain Yow

UWE Bristol (Squash)

Mohammed Salim Ibrahim

Mohammed Salim Ibrahim

King's College London (Karate and Taekwondo)

  
Sportswoman of the Year, sponsored by Outgoing

Grace Harvey

Grace Harvey

University of Manchester (Para-swimming)

Jemima Hince

Jemima Hince

University of Surrey (Rifle)

Joy Eze

Joy Eze

Newcastle University (Athletics)


Chris Potter Student Volunteer 

Abbie Smith

Abbie Smith

University of Derby (East Midlands) - SHORTLISTED

Jonathon Dawes

Jonathon Dawes

King's College London (London) - SHORTLISTED

Katy O'Brien

Katy O'Brien

University of Warwick (West Midlands) - SHORTLISTED

Megan Bassett

Megan Bassett

University of Manchester (North West) - REGIONAL WINNER

Harry Ware

Harry Ware

Aberystwyth University (Wales) - REGIONAL WINNER

Brooke Stewart

Brooke Stewart

Ulster University (Northern Ireland) - REGIONAL WINNER

Tom Stewart

Tom Stewart

University of St Andrews (Scotland) - REGIONAL WINNER

Laura Bawden

Laura Bawden

University of York (Yorkshire) - REGIONAL WINNER

Jamie Harris

Jamie Harris

Durham University (North East) - REGIONAL WINNER

Nadine Smith

Nadine Smith

University of Portsmouth (South East) - REGIONAL WINNER

Hayden Morris

Hayden Morris

University of Bath (South West) - REGIONAL WINNER


Unsung Hero, sponsored by Gilbert

Dominic King

Dominic King

University of Essex

Ellie Richards

Ellie Richards

University of Bradford

Scott Dale

Scott Dale

Canterbury Christ Church University


Dan Porter Award 

Lewis Evans

Lewis Evans

University of Nottingham

Magda Lozniceriu

Magda Lozniceriu

University of Derby

Men's Lacrosse Club

Men's Lacrosse Club

University of Leeds


AD Munrow Award 

James Lee

James Lee

British Rowing

Keith Kelly

Keith Kelly

Oxford Brookes University

Steve Coupland

Steve Coupland

Middlesex University


Digital Engagement Award, sponsored by NSE

5 Days of Freshers

5 Days of Freshers

University of Southampton

Cardiff Met Sport TV

Cardiff Met Sport TV

Cardiff Met University

Derby Day, Women's History Month and Mental Health Campaigns

Derby Day, Women's History Month and Mental Health Campaigns

University of East Anglia


Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award, sponsored by SIS Pitches

Active LJMU EDI Programme

Active LJMU EDI Programme

Liverpool John Moores University

E,D&I

E,D&I

University of Nottingham

International Outreach Project

International Outreach Project

University of Sunderland


Workforce Development Award, sponsored by Legend

Black Sport Collective

Black Sport Collective

University of Nottingham

Rackets Cubed Programme

Rackets Cubed Programme

Nottingham Trent University

Team UU Academy

Team UU Academy

Ulster University

 
PAST WINNERS

2023 Winners

Special Recognition Award
Fergus Stevens - University of Nottingham

Digital Engagement Award
Movember - University of Nottingham

Coach of the Year
Elliot Lewis - University of Surrey

Unsung Hero
Lynn Turton - University of Nottingham

Diversity and Inclusion Award
Changing Perceptions - Nottingham Trent University

AD Munrow Award
Dr Tom Crisp - For services to international sport

Dan Porter Award
Hillary Scanlon - University of Oxford

Sportsperson of the Year 
Gina Kennedy - University of Nottingham (Squash)

Club of the Year
University of Leeds - Cross Country

Team of the Year
Women's Table Tennis 1s - University of Nottingham

Chris Potter Student Volunteer of the Year
Dougie Pitman - University of East Anglia (East Midlands)

Participation Programme of the Year
Play for Fun - Nottingham Trent University

2022 Winners

AD Munrow Award
Pippa Jones - Sheffield Hallam University

Club of the Year
Rugby league - University of Oxford

Coach of the Year
John Armstrong - Queen's University Belfast

Dan Porter Award
Emily Bridges - University of Nottingham

Digital Engagement Award
University of Nottingham

Diversity and Inclusion Award
Team UCL, University College London

Participation Programme of the Year
Let's Do Leicester - University of Leicester

Special Recognition Award
James Coffin - University of Exeter

Sportsperson of the Year
Louise Hansson - Loughborough University

Student Volunteer of the Year
Jack Lambert - University of Worcester

Team of the Year
Netball 1s - University of Hertfordshire

Unsung Hero Award
Paul Johnson - Leeds Beckett University

2021 Winners

Special Recognition Award
Megan Ashford - Sheffield Hallam University
Daniel Mutia - University of Edinburgh
Diana Dakik - University of Surrey
Fran Williams - University of Birmingham
Libby Bonis - University of East Anglia

Club Charity Initiative
University of Nottingham Football Club

Institution Charity Initiative  
University of Hull - Lymphoma Action

Digital Engagement Award  
King's College London

Inspirational Committee Award
University of Nottingham - Women's Rugby Club

Inspirational Coach Award  
Luke Gunn - University of Birmingham

Unsung Hero 
Steve Harris - University of Birmingham

COVID Student Hero
Angus Bradley - University of Nottingham 

COVID Alumni Hero
Elizabeth Tallett (nee Symons) - University of Nottingham
Dr Polly Swann - University of Edinburgh

Diversity and Inclusion Award 
Pride in UEA Sport - University of East Anglia

AD Munrow Award 
George Gandy - Loughborough University

Dan Porter Award 
Oscar Ukwizagira - University of Edinburgh

Sportsman of the Year
Barnaby Halliwell - Durham University

Sportswoman of the Year
Savannah Marshall - Teesside University

2020 Winners

BUCS Sportsman of the Year - Duncan Scott (University of Stirling)

BUCS Sportswoman of the Year - Esme Burge (University of Nottingham)

Team of the Year - Track Cycling (University of Nottingham)

Club of the Year - Hare and Hounds (University of Edinburgh)

Student Volunteer of the Year - Pete Boyes (University of Nottingham)

Unsung Hero - Michael Webster (University of Edinburgh)

Higher Education Sport Champion - Dave Rowlands (Leeds Becket University)

A.D. Munrow Award - Zena Wooldridge (University of Birmingham)

Dan Porter Memorial Award - Alex Petter (University of Cambridge) and Ellie Wolfe (University of Edinburgh)

Participation Programme of the Year - King's College London

Diversity and Inclusion Award - University of Leicester

Digital Engagement Award - University of Nottingham

Workforce Programme of the Year - University of East Anglia

2019 Winners

Chris Potter Bursary - Hugh Braidwood (University of Edinburgh)

Student Volunteer of the Year - Aymun Khan (University of Nottingham)

BUCS Unsung Hero - Bryn Clark (University of Hertfordshire)

Most Improved University - Swansea University

BUCS Sportsman of the Year - Duncan Scott (University of Stirling)

BUCS Sportswoman of the Year - Hayley Mills (University of Nottingham)

Team of the Year - Men's Waterpolo (Manchester Metropolitan University)

Club of the Year - Women's Rugby Union (Lancaster University)

Dan Porter Memorial Award - Claudia Burrough (St Mary's University)

BUCS Staff Award - Jenny Morris (BUCS Head of Sport Delivery and Performance)

#TakeAStand Award - University of Leicester

Profile and Influence Award - Cardiff Met TV (Cardiff Metropolitan University)

Participation Programme of the Year - Sports Participation Programmes (University of Nottingham)

Workforce Programme of the Year - University of Nottingham

Overall BUCS Winner - Loughborough University

2018 Winners

Chris Potter Bursary - Will Germany (University of Bath)

Student Volunteer of the Year - Jack Needham (Loughborough University)

BUCS Unsung Hero - Alasdair Matheson (Heriot-Watt University)

Most Improved University - University of Derby

BUCS Sportsman of the Year - Jonathan Davies (University of Birmingham)

BUCS Sportswoman of the Year - Anna Hopkins (University of Bath)

Team of the Year - Mixed Golf Team (University of Stirling)

Club of the Year - Archers Basketball (Cardiff Metropolitan University)

Dan Porter Memorial Award - Kerry Porter

BUCS Staff Award - Amy Seaman (BUCS Development Manager)

#TakeAStand Award - Reshaping Sport Campaign (University of Warwick) 

Participation Programme of the Year - Warwick Sport (University of Warwick)

Workforce Programme of the Year - Team Derby Workforce (Univeristy of Derby)

Overall BUCS Winner - Loughborough University

2017 Winners

Chris Potter Bursary - Emma Boucher (University of Portsmouth)

Student Volunteer of the Year - Jason Hui (University of Manchester)

BUCS Unsung Hero - Daniel Slater (University of Nottingham)

Most Improved University - Southampton Solent University 

BUCS Sportsman of the Year -  Lewis Oliva (Cardiff University)

BUCS Sportswoman of the Year - Lily Owsley (University of Birmingham)

Team of the Year - Men's Rowing 1st VIII (Oxford Brookes University)

Club of the Year - Women's Football Club (Royal Holloway)

#TakeAStand Award - University College London 

Participation Programme of the Year - UEActive (University of East Anglia) 

Workforce Programme of the Year - Student Development Programme (Northumbria University)

Overall BUCS Winner - Loughborough University 

2016 Winners

Chris Potter Bursary - James Findon (Kings College London)

Student Volunteer of the Year - Becky Grimwade (University of Sussex)

BUCS Unsung Hero - Jane Hodson (University of Chester)

Most Improved University - University of Stirling 

Marie Curie Champions League - Leeds Beckett University

BUCS Sportsman of the Year - Max Litchfield (Sheffield Hallam University)

BUCS Sportswoman of the Year - Poppy Leitch (University of Exeter)

Team of the Year - Women's Hockey 1st Team (University of Birmingham)

Club of the Year - Equestrian Club (University of Nottingham) 

#TakeAStand Award - University of York

Student Sport Leader of the Year - Katie Lomas (University of Bradford)

A.D. Munrow (Outstanding Contribution to Sport) - John Warnock

Overall BUCS Winner - Loughborough University

2015 Winners

Chris Potter Bursary - Megan Douglas (University of Nottingham)

Student Volunteer of the Year - Verity Postlethwaite (University of Birmingham)

BUCS Unsung Hero - Alex Reilly (Royal Holloway)

Most Improved University - Oxford Brookes University

Marie Curie Champions League Trophy (Keele University)

BUCS Sportsman of the Year - Mohamed El Shorbagy (The University of the West of England)

BUCS Sportswoman of the Year - Aimee Wilmott (University of East London)

Team of the Year - Women's Rugby Union (University of Gloucestershire) 

Club of the Year - Men's Rugby Union (University College London)

Overall BUCS Winner - Loughborough University

 

 

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