Last night, Friday 8 May, we hosted the annual Union Ball Awards ceremony, where individual students and Clubs and Societies are recognised for their dedication, commitment and contributions to campus life. This can be through volunteering, wellbeing services, and student Societies. It’s a celebration not only for the winners, but for everyone who has been shortlisted, giving us all a chance to reflect on every student who helps make Surrey the best it possibly can be.

We would like to say a huge congratulations to all of you who won an award and to everyone who was shortlisted. We are so proud of the dedication and commitment our student volunteers have shown again this year, and we would like to thank every single person who has given back to your fellow students this academic year. The University would not be the same without you!

A list of all our deserving winners can be found here:

• Activity Cup – Bobby Yu (Model UN)
• Best New Society of the Year – Action for the Climate and Environment Society
• Most Improved Society – Nutrition & Dietetics Society
• Most Inclusive Society – LGBT+ Society
• Society Member of the Year – Lily Southby, Nutrition & Dietetics Society
• Society of the Year – Surgical Society
• Society Signatory of the Year – Natalie Leeman, Nutrition & Dietetics Society
• Best Newcomer – Matt Nash
• John Hoborough Award for Volunteer of the Year – Elspeth Terry
• Outstanding Contribution to a Union Support Service – Maia Radawanski
• Sam Bull Award – Evie Murray
• Student Run Event of the Year – Strictly Come Surrey 2025
• JEDI Award – Ellica Akbarzadeh
• Wellbeing Champion of the Year – Cassie Baker
• Vice-Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Contribution to University Life - Matt Aikin

If you’re interested in getting involved with your Students’ Union or in various other volunteering opportunities next year, make sure to keep an eye out on our website and social media channels. There is always so much for you to try and get involved with here at Surrey!