Our Union Awards celebrates and offers recognition of achievements made throughout the year.
Union Awards X Summer Ball

It's the moment you've been waiting for!

We're pleased to invite you to the biggest party of the year!


Saturday 18 May 2024
5PM - 2AM
Glasshouse, at UCA Farnham.


UNION AWARDS

5PM - 8.30PM
We will be treated to performances from our Clubs & Societies, whilst awarding our finalists their Union Award trophies to recognise and celebrate the contributions of our student volunteers, activities, and academic staff.
If this doesn’t sound like something you’d like to be involved in on the day, you are most welcome to relax and enjoy our gaming area before the Summer Ball.


SUMMER BALL

9PM - 2AM
It’s a campus takeover for this year's Summer Ball, with the main dancefloor in Glasshouse, our on-campus club and so much more to get involved with on the night, including…
Nerf Battle Maze, Silent Disco, live band ‘Rock Up’, Rodeo Bull, Axe Throwing, delicious food, performers, a gaming area, pop-up bar, and more to be announced!


Union Awards 2024 Winners

AND YOUR WINNERS ARE...


Clubs and Societies

Celebrating the achievements of our student led groups across the campuses.


Society of the Year

  • Epsom Language Cafe

    • Club of the Year
  • Farnham Football Club

    • New Society of the Year
  • Canterbury RPG Society

    • New Club of the Year
  • Canterbury Dance Club

    • Most Improved Club or Society
  • Farnham Football Club
  • Farnham Boxing Club

    • Commitee of the Year
  • Farnham Boxing Club

    • Club/Society Event of the Year
  • Farnham Musical Theatre Society - Winter Showcase

    • Instructor of the Year
  • Ethan Weir - Farnham Football Club

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    Course Reps

    Recognising the impact that student course reps have on their courses and the positive change they create.


    Canterbury Course Rep of the Year

  • Shiann Mills - Graphic Design

    • Epsom Course Rep of the Year
  • Shayaike Hassan - Digital Marketing and Social Media

    • Farnham Course Rep of the Year
  • Charlie Chambers-Randell - Film and Digital Art

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    Student Volunteers and Events

    celebrating student volunteers (ie. Campus Officers, society members, event helpers), performers and the people who go above and beyond for their fellow students.


    Best Student-led Event of the Year
  • The Purge

    • Best Performance at a Glasshouse Event
  • Benny George - Queer Prom

    • Best Student-Staff Member
  • Nathaniel Adu-Acheampong

    • Volunteer of the Year
  • Mariana Gonçalves Silva - Epsom

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    Teaching Awards

    recognizing the incredible lecturers and support staff across the campuses and their support and care for their students and disciplines.


    Canterbury Lecturer of the Year

  • Jack Coulson - Visual Communications

    • Epsom Lecturer of the Year
  • David Jones - International Pathways - Multidisciplinary Design

    • Farnham Lecturer of the Year
  • Andrew Pritchard - Performing Arts

    • Support Staff of the Year
  • Valentina Elizabeth - Technical Tutor Fashion (Epsom)

    • Union Awards FAQs

    What are Union Awards?

    The Union Awards is our annual ceremony to celebrate student volunteering, accomplishments and recognise the hard work of students, staff, clubs, societies and course reps!
    There are numerous awards up for grabs that you can nominate yourself and others for.


     

    What are the Nominations this Year

    The awards are split into 4 categories;


  • Clubs & Societies - Celebrating the achievements of our student led groups across the campuses.
    • Society of the Year
    • Club of the Year
    • New Society of the Year
    • New Club of the Year
    • Most Improved Club or Society
    • Best Club or Society Event of the Year
    • Committee of the Year
    • Instructor/Coach of the Year

  • Course Reps - Recognising the impact that student course reps have on their courses and the positive change they create.
  • Canterbury Course Rep of the Year
  • Epsom Course Rep of the Year
  • Farnham Course Rep of the Year

  • Student and Events- celebrating our student volunteers, performers and the people who go above and beyond for their fellow students.
    • Best Student-Led Event of the Year
    • Best Performance at a Glasshouse Event
    • UCASU Student Staff Member of the Year
    • Volunteer of the Year

  • Teaching Awards - recognising the incredible lecturers and support staff across the campuses and their support and care for their students and disciplines.
    • Lecturer of the Year - Farnham
    • Lecturer of the Year - Epsom
    • Lecturer of the Year - Canterbury
    • Support Staff of the Year


     

    Why should you nominate someone?

    Nominating someone is a great way to recognise their efforts and hard work in a particular area. It's a way to say thank you for being amazing and making an impact in the past academic year.


     

    How do you nominate someone?

    You can nominate them through the form below! Make sure you read the criteria and write your submission based on said criteria. Simply putting “Jane is the best lecturer” won’t help Jane win “Lecturer of the Year”, even if she has been amazing; we need evidence. The full criteria can be found at the link towards the top of this page as well as being listed on the nomination form.


     

    How long do you have to nominate?

    You can nominate from Monday 18 March to Friday 19 April (12PM)


     

    What happens when someone is nominated?

    Once nominations are closed, all submissions are reviewed, shortlisted and finalists are decided by a judging panel made up of the two sabbatical officers and members of Union staff..


     

    What is the Union Award event?

    Come dressed to impress, grab a drink from the Glasshouse bar and have a glamorous evening with students and staff from across the campuses. The event will also feature some amazing performances from some of our clubs..


     

    But I’m on another campus, how do I get there?

    Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! We will be putting on coach travel from Canterbury travelling to Epsom before dropping you off in Farnham. The coach will also pick you up at 2am, after the event has finished. There is a small charge for transport to contribute towards the cost. You can book your coach place on the link above along with your ticket (remember to book a coach place AND an awards ticket!)


     

    Union Awards 2023 Winners

    After hundreds of nominations recieved, we are pleased to announce the WINNERS for Union Awards 2023!


    Clubs and Societies

    Celebrating the achievements of our student led groups across the campuses.


    Most Improved Club or Society of the Year

  • Farnham Anime and Manga Society

    • New Society of the Year
  • Epsom Language Café

    • New Club of the Year
  • Canterbury Yoga Club

    • Best Club or Society Event of the Year
  • Farnham Music Society – Open Mic Night

    • Committee of the Year
  • Rebeca Acsinia – Epsom/Farnham Cheerleading Club

    • Instructor of the Year
  • Karla Hardy – Farnham Pole Fitness Club

    • Society of the Year
  • Farnham Music Society

    • Club of the Year
  • Farnham K-Pop Dance Club

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    Course Reps

    Recognising the impact that student course reps have on their courses and the positive change they create.


    Year 1 Course Rep of the Year

  • Aashay Rane - Farnham Graphic Design

    • Year 2 Course Rep of the Year
  • Shiann Mills - Canterbury Graphic Design

    • Year 3 Course Rep of the Year
  • Ali Usurelu - Canterbury Graphic Design

    • Post-Graduate Course Rep of the Year
  • Barbara Egirani - Epsom MBA

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    Student and Events

    celebrating student volunteers (ie. Campus Officers, society members, event helpers), performers and the people who go above and beyond for their fellow students.


    UCASU Student Staff Member of the Year
  • Killian Hodges-Martell

    • Volunteer of the Year
  • Mariana Gonçalves Silva - Epsom

    • Best Student-Led Event of the Year
  • Anaphora - Farnham

    • Best Student Performance at a Glasshouse Event
  • Daniel Tooby– Straight Steven at LGBTQ+ Night

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    Teaching Awards

    recognizing the incredible lecturers and support staff across the campuses and their support and care for their students and disciplines.


    Support Staff of the Year

  • Fergus Moloney - Rochester Technical Tutor - TV Production

    • Canterbury Lecturer of the Year
  • Paul Crawley - Graphic Design

    • Epsom Lecturer of the Year
  • Holly Thompson - Events and Culture Management

    • Farnham Lecturer of the Year
  • Mostafa Nagy - Film Production

    • Rochester Lecturer of the Year
  • Katarina Sengstaken - Television Production

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    EVENT POLICY

    Entry Requirements

    Must be 18 years of age or older

    You must bring valid physical proof of age (photographic ID):

    • Driving Licence
    • Passport
    • Proof of Age Standard Scheme (PASS) card

    You must also bring your UCA Student Card

    This is only a brief outline please refer to our Venue Policy for our full entry requirements.

    Guest tickets can only be bought alongside a student ticket. Please refer to the Guest Policy for conditions.

    Tickets are nonrefundable.

    Tickets are non-transferable unless this is done via the Native platform. You're able to transfer tickets until the deadline on Friday 17th May 2024 at midday (12pm). If tickets are found to be sold outside of the Native platform and at an increased price, disciplinary action may be taken.

    Pre-sale ticket entry is only guaranteed until 11pm. After 11pm, the remaining tickets will be sold to queueing attendees.

    Last entry, without a pre-sold ticket, to the Summer Ball is midnight (12am).

    This is a UCASU fundraiser. The profits from this event go towards providing opportunities and support for UCA students. Event content is subject to change.

    If you'd like to book a table for the Union Awards, please contact events.su@uca.ac.uk. Tables can be booked for up to nine people, and one person will have to submit a booking per table. Half-tables of four seats will also be available to book.All tickets guarantee a seat.