Volunteering & Volunteer Students

Well that time is upon us.

Whilst Kathryn Bigelow is winning Oscar’s for her stunning feature length The Hurt Locker and heartwarming tale Up snatched a BAFTA for best animation film, SUSU have released their nominations for the most prestigious awards ceremony at Southampton University, the EVA’s.

The EVA’s (Excellence in Volunteering Awards) commemorates voluntary contributions to SUSU from all across the university -whether you are the committee of a brand new society, an outstanding DJ, or a fantastic contributor to the JCR (Junior Common Room), all commitment gets rewarded.

Southampton University students have had their say, and nominated who they thinks deserves to take home the prestigious EVA. SUSU have riffled through the hundreds upon hundreds of nominations, and have created a short list of nominations for the upcoming ceremony based on the recommendations given by the student community.

I am incredibly shocked, but honoured to say that my fellow students have nominated myself for the “editor of the year” award, for my contributions to The Edge entertainment magazine. Thank you to everyone who put my name forward! It will be a toughly contested category, with fellow editors from The Edge Tom Shepherd and Kate Golding picking up a nomination, whilst the Wessex Scene media moguls Carla Bradman and Wendy Oloya have also been shortlisted!

Notable nominations in other departments include Tom Stacey, SURGE station manager, who is nominated for an Outstanding Contribution to SUSU Media, whilst prolific writers Jess Fuhl, and Lydia Teague have been shortlisted for their journalistic contributions to the media department.

Fledgling Society SUCAS (Southampton University Culture Appreciation Society) have also picked up a nomination for best new society, whilst Labour, Salsa and Law society have been nominated for most improved society this year.

Philsoc, Monte JCR, Showstoppers, SUSO, Theatre Group, Medsoc and many many more socieites and individuals have been shortlisted for this years celebration of volunteering. It is set to be a great night, with each category highly contested!

To read the full list of nominations across all volunteer departments of SUSU head over to http://eva.susu.org . Here you can also buy your tickets for the ceremony on May 4th to support those individuals who have shown diverse and inspirational contributions to volunteering at the University of Southampton.

All that remains to be said is thank you once more for everyone who nominated individuals or organisations for these prestigious awards, and see you on the red carpet on May 4th!