We’re pleased to reveal the shortlist for this year’s SUBU Awards.
Organised by the Students’ Union at Bournemouth University (SUBU), these student-focussed awards celebrate and recognise those who have made the greatest impact within the Students’ Union and gone above and beyond to improve the student experience at Bournemouth University (BU).
This year’s awards attracted nominations from university staff, students, and external partners. With fifteen awards to be won, the shortlisted finalists have all been recognised for the valuable contributions they have made to the Students’ Union and for the positive impact they have had on university life.
Jeffery Ononiwu, Vice-President Student Opportunities at SUBU, said: “It’s been fantastic to see so many students engaging with SUBU this year. We’re incredibly proud of everyone who has helped create positive change across SUBU and BU, especially those who have been nominated for a SUBU Award.
With such a high number of nominations, creating the shortlist was incredibly difficult- every nominee deserves recognition for the outstanding work and dedication they have shown to SUBU.
Congratulations to everyone who has been shortlisted, and we wish you the very best of luck. We’re excited to celebrate with you all at next month’s SUBU Awards ceremony!”
The winners will be announced at the SUBU Awards ceremony on Thursday 14th May 2026 at the Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel.
Tickets are now available for shortlisted nominees, with general sale opening on Friday 24th April. To reserve your place, visit subu.org.uk/awards.
SUBU Awards 2026 Shortlist
Best Nerve Outlet
Nerve Online
Nerve Radio
Nerve TV
Outstanding Contribution to Nerve Media
Alex Cook & Callum Hawtin, Head of Evening Programming & Head of Daytime Programming at Nerve Radio
Andrew Carter, Head of Digital Tech & Streaming at Nerve Radio
Teyla Stocker, Station Manager at Nerve Radio
Best New Club & Society
BU Mountaineering Society
Nutrition Society
Tamil x Mallu Society
Clubs & Societies Committee Member of the Year
Ben Huntley, President of Postgraduate Research Society
Issac Nicholls, Communications Secretary of Benchball Society
Tara Lafferty, President of Bournemouth University Dance Society
Club of the Year
Bournemouth University Dance Society
Christian Union
Pre-Hospital & Emergency Care Society (PHEC)
Volunteer of the Year
Amy Driscoll, Volunteer at Change Grow Live Recovery Service at HMP Guys Marsh Prison
Lucy Edwards, Volunteer at The Scout Association
Tharindi Pabasara Warahena Liyanage
Toby Cox, Volunteer at SUBU Community Garden
Faculty of Business & Law Student Rep of the Year
Freya Snook
Izak Barry
Nur Akbas
Health, Environmental & Medical Sciences Student Rep of the Year
Amy Martin
Gabriella Gilchrist
Kata Forray
Media, Science & Technology Student Rep of the Year
Maia Kingston
Candice Carolus
Moises Hernandez
Faculty Rep of the Year
Lily Gilbert
Louis Madden
Mel Therese
Part-Time Officer of the Year
Alex Desmond, Trans, Non-Binary, Intersex & Gender-Identity + Officer
Catrin Morris, Women's Officer
Ugonna Frank Princewill, Black Student's Officer
Vikram Srinivasan, Arab, Asian & Ethnic Minority Officer
Outstanding Contribution to Inclusion or Influence
Alex Desmond
Catrin Morris
Mimi Andrew
Student Staff Member of the Year
Caitlin Budgen, Duty Manager at Dylan's Kitchen & Bar
Lucas Peacock, Duty Manager at Dylan's Kitchen & Bar
Moses Sirapandji, SUBU Content Creator
SUBU Star of the Year
Sophia Lakin
Catrin Morris
Simonne Gautron