Winners of NUS Awards 2009 announced

Congratulations to all the nominees, finalists and winners who participated in the NUS Awards 2009. The NUS Awards, held in partnership with Endsleigh, celebrate excellence and achievement in the student movement.

The winners were announced at a ceremony held at the Brewery in London on Friday 12 June, hosted by comedian and former Bristol University student, Marcus Brigstocke.

One of the evening's many highlights was the presentation of the first Liftetime Contribution Award to former NUS President, trade unionist and committed West Ham supporter, Fred Jarvis. On accepting his award Fred talked about the impact that his time in the student movement had on his career and life in general, as well as the importance of the work of today's students' unions and NUS.

The finalists were selected from almost 200 nominations from over 60 students' unions across the UK.

2009 NUS Awards winners

Lifetime Contribution Award

Fred Jarvis

Endsleigh Student of the Year

Richard Amos, National Star College Students’ Union

Higher Education Student Unionist of the Year

Ellie Hopkins, University of Sussex Students’ Union

Further Education Student Unionist of the Year

Harry Shenton, National Star College Students’ Union

Course Representative of the Year

David Caldwell, Northumbria Students Union

Participation Award

Exeter University Students’ Guild

Campaign of the Year

Anglia Ruskin Students’ Union

Further Education Students’ Union of the Year

Castle College Nottingham Students’ Union

Higher Education Students’ Union of the Year

Leeds University Union

Equality and Diversity Award

University of Derby Students’ Union

Best Student Media

Nouse, University of York

Student Journalist of the Year

Liz Rawlings, Edinburgh University

Student Broadcaster of the Year

Anna Bucks, University of York