JMSU Society and Volunteering Awards 2025
The JMSU Society and Volunteering Awards returned for 2025 to celebrate the amazing work of our volunteers and societies throughout this year!
We welcomed over 200 attendees to the Baltic Triangle’s Camp and Furnace. It was a night to remember; with the awards themselves, some amazing food, and topped off with a little boogie on the dancefloor! Keep reading to find out who were our worthy winners.
Volunteering Achievements 2025
It was an exciting year for volunteering at JMSU with over 300 available opportunities, 116 registered organisations to work with, 1600 registered volunteers and over 11300 hours of volunteering logged this year! We were fortunate to work with so many incredible volunteering students who put their personal time and effort into making a positive impact in their community.
- ► Micro-Volunteer of the Year: Amy Keefe
- ► Outstanding Contribution (Community): Edward Gorton
- ► Officer’s Choice: Amber Furlong
- ► Organisation of the Year: Open Door Charity
- ► Volunteer of the Year: Daniel Devaney
Society Achievements 2025
It’s been another remarkable year for our societies with 116 active societies to join, 27 new groups set up, a record breaking 7450 memberships and over 500 socials throughout the year! We’ve had some exciting opportunities and events this year from marathons to showcases - we really do have a group for everyone at JMSU!
- ► Best New Society: R.A.M.S – Rock and Metal Society
- ► Best Creative & Performance: Musical Theatre Society
- ► Best Community & Sustainability: Pro Choice
- ► Best Culture & Faith: Turkish Society
- ► Best Fandom Society: Table Top Gaming
- ► Best Academic Society: Psychology
- ► Rising Society of the Year: Women in STEM
- ► Social Media Star: Fashion Society
- ► Event of the Year – 24Hr CPR Marathon: Paramedic Society
- ► Most Inclusive Society: Walking Society
- ► Society Member of the Year: Marie Coombs
- ► Members Choice Award: Pro Choice
- ► VP Activities Award: Elizabeth Rawsthorne – Pharmacy
- ► Society of the Year: Moore Student Radio
Thank you to everyone who came along and congratulations to all our nominees and winners from the night! Let’s see how we can top this next year!
Join the Celebration!
Want to be part of next year's amazing societies and volunteering opportunities? Whether you want to join a group, start a new society, or make a difference in your community – your journey starts here!
