Our student volunteers make amazing contributions to our Union, University, and wider community. These awards will showcase the depth and breadth of their involvement and impact.
Gives Back Awards are shortlisted by members of SVS and Charities Campaign. There are eight Gives Back Awards, which are:
Volunteer of the Year
This award is present to a volunteer who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to volunteering. This may include consistent effort, leadership, or innovation to create a meaningful impact on their community, organization, or cause.
USACC Volunteer of the Year
This award is presented to a student who has gone above and beyond to support the campaign’s goals this year, showcasing outstanding commitment to fundraising for University of St Andrews Charities Campaign’s three charities:
SVS Volunteer of the Year
This award is presented to a student who has made a significant contribution to the projects organized by the St Andrews Voluntary Service.:
Sports Volunteer of the Year
This award is presented to an individual involved in sports that has excelled in fundraising efforts, demonstrated exceptional collaboration with a charity, or otherwise made an outstanding contribution to the broader St Andrews sports community.
Charitable Sports Club of the Year
This award is presented to a sports club that has excelled in fundraising efforts, demonstrated exceptional collaboration with a charity, or otherwise made an outstanding contribution to the broader St Andrews sports community.
Charitable Society or Group of the Year
This award is presented to a society or group that has shown extraordinary dedication to fundraising or working closely with a charity to make a positive impact.
Charitable Event of the Year
This award honours an event that has achieved exceptional success in fundraising or made a significant contribution to a charity through creativity, effort, and community involvement.
Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community
This award is presented to a student or group of students who have made a positive impact on the local community.
Outstanding Contribution to the Student Community
This award is presented to a student or group of students who have made a positive impact on the local community.
Gives Back Award Winners
2025/26
| Award name |
Winner |
| Volunteer of the Year |
Julia Hyman |
| USACC Volunteer of the Year |
Piper Jenkins |
| SVS Volunteer of the Year |
Owen Goodacre |
| Sport Volunteer of the Year |
Michail Polakov |
| Charitable Sports Club of the Year |
Tennis Club |
| Charitable Society or Group of the Year |
Race2 |
| Charitable Event of the Year |
Swimming Club |
| Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community |
Ines Tramarin |
| Outstanding Contribution to the Student Community |
Peer Assisted Learning Scheme |