The Extra Mile Award

Recognising someone that has overcome significant challenges to volunteering or society involvement. We know that thousands of students volunteer despite personal difficulties, and we want to showcase some of these students. The winning student doesn’t need to have done hundreds of hours of volunteering but they need to have had an impact on those around them.

The longlist

Danny Humby, Southampton Solent - Danny is the chair of the Student Radio Association. They have supported the charity through a challenging financial period and secured industry sponsorships, whilst running an accessible Student Radio conference.

Emilia McRobie, Edge Hill University - Emilia is the team leader of UniBoob, supporting over 50 members. They have empowered their team and brought their love for education into their role, spreading the message widely across campus.

Emma Reavey, University of Strathclyde - This year in their role as President of the Women In Leadership Network they hosted the #CelebrateHer Ball receiving £4000 in sponsorships so that all students could attend the event.

Penny Tate, Bath Spa University Students' Union - Penny leads the Eco Society, running events to promote sustainability. This year these included petitioning the careers service to stop advertising fossil fuel careers and collaborating with other students to establish Student Signal which delivers peer-led workshops on a wide range of topics.

Bethany Spain, University of Strathclyde - Bethany has founded three societies: Book Club, Journalism Society and StrathZine. This year they have worked hard to create a community and supported a committee from five societies to run the media ball.

Viviana-Georgiana Tif, University of Essex - Viviana-Georgiana has participated in a number of volunteer initiatives. A highlight is their involvement with the Aid of Unicef Society organising biweekly bake sales and supporting other fundraising activities.