On Wednesday evening, the Student Voice Team proudly hosted the inaugural Student Voice Awards, a celebration dedicated to shining a light on the remarkable students who make a tangible difference across our Brunel University community. The event brought together course reps, officers, volunteers, and many others involved with the Union, each of whom plays a vital role in shaping and improving the student experience.
Throughout the night, attendees heard stories of leadership, collaboration, and advocacy that highlighted the dedication of our student leaders. Awards were presented across a range of categories, honouring individuals who have gone above and beyond to represent their peers, create positive change, and strengthen the sense of community across our campuses.
Our Winners!
Academic Course Rep of the Month (March): Ashish Shah
Senior Academic Course Rep of the Month (March): Arabella Bateson
College Course Reps of the Year
BBS: Priscilla Bonsu
CALLS: Nermine Aliji Ademi
CEDPS: Edward Sutharsan Masanad
CHMLS: Freya West
Brunel Pathway College (BPC): Muhammad Haris Imran
Postgraduate Rep of the Year: Swagata Chakraborty
Senior Academic Rep of the Year: Neha Ghosalkar
Outstanding Academic Rep of the Year: Dimitrius Kokkonis
Academic Rep College of the Year: CEDPS
Campaign of the Year: Black History Month (Nygel Mbithi)
Student Network Chair of the Year: Maia Serket
Student Network of the Year: Black Students Network lead by Dominion Kidochukwu Ojeli and Nygel Mhibiti and LGBTQIA+ Student Network lead by Maia Serket and Max Roe
Student Voice Advocate of the Year: Rana Nauman Ishfaq
The Benjamin Zephaniah Award: Ogheneruemurode Richard ‘Remz’ Iyede
Part time Officer of the Year: Nimisha Pangeni
President of the Year: Abhishek Ghawate
Special Recognition Award: Gauravv Anand
Most Union Citizenship Award (UCA) Points: Nygel Mhithi (with 1285 points)
Thank you once again to all our nominees, winners, and everyone who continues to champion the student voice. As we celebrate our 2026 award recipients, we’re excited to continue building a stronger, more connected student community, led by students who are passionate about making a difference.