Two Aberystwyth University students have scooped top awards at the 2014 Student Employee of the Year awards for their work as student-staff members at AberSU.
Two Aberystwyth University students have scooped top awards at the 2014 Student Employee of the Year awards for their work as student-staff members at AberSU.
The Student Employee of the Year Awards exist to reward and promote the outstanding achievements and contributions from students who combine their study commitments with part-time work. The nominations were judged at institution level, before going on to a regional judging panel. Both Scott Roe and Barbara Karp have walked away with great CV-boosting recognitions.
Scott, who works as a Food & Beverage Supervisor at the Union, was nominated by Sian Sherman, Food & Beverage Assistant Manager, and won the ‘Step up to Leadership’ award at institutional level, and the overall regional award for Wales. This category recognised Scott’s leadership skills in taking responsibility for projects or departments, supervising staff and showing creative thinking to leading the business.
Of his win, Scott said, “I’m very thankful to have been nominated for this award. It’s very motivational, and will put me in a good position for when I graduate”
Barbara Karp, who works as a student Cleaner within the Union, was highly commended in the ‘Above & Beyond’ category at institutional level. In this award, Barbara has been recognised for making a huge impact within the Union, going above and beyond on a regular basis. Barbara’s nominator, Tim Morgan, Porter, said of her win: “Barbara is a dedicated, cheerful and hardworking individual, and it’s great to see her commitment acknowledged”
Of the awards, John Glasby, CEO, said: “I’m delighted that the abilities and professionalism of Scott and Barbara have been recognised. Here at AberSU we strive to offer as many employment opportunities as possible for students, backed up by a robust training programme to enhance their employability when they graduate and leave us. It is very rewarding to see students develop their workplace skills over time and particularly pleasing when their outstanding performance is recognised in this way.”
As regional winner, Scott will now take part in the Teach First Emerging Talent Programme at Brunel University, where he will gain an understanding of how to apply his skills and experiences in the wider graduate recruitment marketplace. Scott will also attend the SEOTY Awards Dinner to celebrate his success, where the overall national winners will also be announced on the night.