SU Awards 2026
On Thursday, 7th May, Wrexham SU held the Annual SU Awards in a packed out Catrin Finch Centre.
For one of our most popular celebrations of the year, there was live entertainment on the night from local star Rebecca Royal, and over 100 students and staff members in attendance!
Guests were treated to a welcome drink on arrival and enjoyed a two-course meal.
We received 211 nominations across the board for a total of 21 awards. Students and staff had the opportunity to nominate a student, staff member or group who they felt had gone above and beyond during this academic year. Nominations for each award were carefully reviewed and winners were then selected by a judging panel.
The evening also gave us the opportunity to present our new organisational strategy, and launch our new Strategy Video summarising how we will show up for students in the next three years.
A professional photographer was in attendance to capture the best moments of the evening, with both staff and students enjoying having professional photos taken in all of their glitz and glamour!
Take a look at this year’s winners:
SU Values In Action Award
Matt Stephens
Student Volunteer of the Year
Helen Powell
TrACE Champion of the Year
Emma Telfer
Personal/Supervisory Tutor of the Year
Gwennan Barton
Postgraduate Supervisory Team of the Year
Sarah Dubberley & Caroline Hughes
Pencampwr Cymraeg Y Flwyddyn (Welsh Language Champion of the Year)
Jonathan Lloyd
Sustainability Champion of the Year
Pip Francis
Sports Player of the Year
James Wagstaff
Most Improved Team of the Year
Volleyball
Society Member of the Year
Charlie Gooding
Honorary Lifetime Membership Award
Katie Taffinder
Professional Services Team of the Year
Organisational Development Team
Professional Services Staff Member of the Year
Kiri Pryde
Lecturer of the Year
Claire Glazzard
Academic Team of the Year
Northop Team
Society Event of the Year
Hockey Go Golfing
Society of the Year
The Nutrition and Health Society
Most Valuable Player
Gemma Phelps
Sports Team of the Year
Women's Hockey
Proud Moment Award
Martha Brosnon
President’s Award
David Agboola
Want to see all the photos from this year's SU Awards? Check them out!
Got any feedback for us? Let us know in our SU Awards Survey and help us improve next year.
Written by Lauren Hole, Communications & Engagement Coordinator
