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IMPACT | Our Winning Volunteers 2022
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NATIONALITIES. OUR ALUMNI VOLUNTEER FROM AROUND THE WORLD
CATEGORIES WITHIN THE ALUMNI VOLUNTEERING AWARDS
OUR WINNING VOLUNTEERS 2022 We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Alumni Volunteering Awards 2022.
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estminster is extremely fortunate to have hundreds of dedicated volunteers, selflessly giving their time and expertise to support students at the University. Through taking part in our mentoring schemes, giving careers talks, hosting events and workshops, and representing the University as international ambassadors, our alumni and partners go above and beyond to support the University’s mission and our students’ success. During Volunteers’ Week each year, it is our pleasure to recognise and celebrate the dedication and commitment of these volunteers through our Alumni Volunteering Awards.
COULD YOU BE AN ALUMNI VOLUNTEERING AWARD WINNER? Find out more about the many volunteering opportunities available for our alumni and supporters: westminster.ac.uk/get-involved
The Awards The Awards include five categories, reflecting the breadth of volunteering opportunities at Westminster and the range of ways our alumni get involved. The categories are: •
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Alumni Speaker of the Year Award For alumni who have delivered an outstanding presentation, lecture, workshop or panel discussion. Going the Extra Mile Award For alumni who have provided dedicated support across multiple initiatives or activities. Exceptional Support of Students and Recent Graduates Award For alumni who go above and beyond to provide professional development support to students and recent graduates. Long Serving Volunteer Award For the marathon alumni volunteers who have supported Westminster for at least three years. Volunteer Partner Award For non-alumni partners who, recognising the potential of Westminster students, generously offer specialist knowledge and insights to support their development.
The Winners
Alumni Speaker of the Year Yashraj Jain (Applied Market and Social Research MA, 2011) Since completing his MA on an international scholarship, Yashraj has been working in the research industry, and is currently a Senior Researcher at Fundamental Media and Director at the Research Concierge. Yashraj has demonstrated his commitment to students’ employability as a member of Westminster’s Employability Advisory Boards and also by volunteering as a keynote speaker for our What it Takes series. Students found his interactive presentation on ‘What it Takes to Make Better Career Decisions’ so engaging, that there was little time for the Q&A. Unprompted,
