The Societies Awards give you all the opportunity to nominate your society to get recognised for their hard work throughout the year.
Big congrats to the winners of this year’s Society Awards! Whether you ran inspiring events, championed inclusivity, or brought good vibes, check out the full list of winners below.
Group Awards
This section is a list of all the group awards we have available, please read through all of these and decide which group you think is most deserving of any of these awards.
Society of the Year
Criteria
This award recognises societies that go above and beyond – whether through engaging events, promoting inclusive activities, championing sustainability, or providing diverse opportunities.
Shortlisted nominees
- Mile End Music Society (MEMS)
- BL Innovation in Medicine
- Barts and the London Surgical Society
- Law Society
- Women In Healthcare
Winner
- Barts and the London Surgical Society
Society Personality of the Year
Criteria
This award recognises committee members who demonstrates exceptional leadership and contribution to their society, shown through effective communication, fresh ideas, and strong engagement with the community.
Shortlisted nominees
- Anastacia Ogilvie (Formula Student)
- Lynda Khun (Paediatric Society)
- Hafsa Kamaly (Women in Finance and Economics Society)
- Satvika Mishra (WoSTEM)
- Gowri Promy Kaprakattu (Lawyers Without Borders Society)
Winner
- Lynda Khun (Paediatric Society)
Outstanding Event of the Year
Criteria
This award recognises a group of students who have successfully put together an event or campaign that deserves to be celebrated.
Shortlisted nominees
- Strictly Come Dancing 2025 (BL Dance Society)
- BL Indian Society x Akshaya Patra Charity Fashion Show (BL Indian
Society)
- BLSS Internation Surgical Conference: Surgery Unbound (Barts and the
London Surgical Society)
- QMUN 2025 (Queen Mary Model United Nations)
- Networking with QMUL Alumni (Banking and Finance Society)
Winner
- Strictly Come Dancing 2025 (BL Dance Society)
Outstanding Collaboration Event of the Year
Criteria
This award recognises a group of students who have successfully collaborated with another student group, a student representative, or external partnership to deliver a successful event.
Shortlisted nominees
- International Women's Day (Women in Finance and Economics)
- Inter-London First Aid Society Radio Night (First Aid Society)
- Battle of the Bands (Mile End Music Society)
- Girls' Crafternoon (Arab Society)
- Legally Blonde Musical (Queen Mary Theatre Company)
Winner
- Battle of the Bands (Mile End Music Society)
Staff's Society Choice of the Year
Criteria
This award recognises societies that uphold best practices, enhance the student community, and collaborate efficiently with the Student Union staff, overall making them a valuable part of the student experience. Nominations for this award will be based on the Student Union’s experiences with all societies over the past academic year, along with relevant nominations submitted for other categories.
Shortlisted nominees
- History Society
- BL Craft Society
- Pottery Society
- Salsa Society
- NHSF Hindu Society
- BL Tamil Society
Winner
Staff's Individual Choice of the Year
Criteria
This award recognises committee members who champions collaboration with the Student Union and demonstrates strong commitment to enhancing the student experience. Nominations for this award will be based on the Student Union’s experiences with all societies’ representatives over the past academic year, along with relevant nominations submitted for other categories.
Shortlisted nominees
- Faatimah Patel & Elsaid Islamaj (Dental Society)
- Viktoria Kus (Pole Fitness)
- Jasper Teoh (Print)
- Nika Kapushesky (First Aid Society)
- Thomas Warriner (QM Theatre Company)
Winner
- Thomas Warriner (QM Theatre Company)
Best Newcomer
Criteria
This award celebrates a group that has either been restarted or newly formed since September 2024. In their first year, they will have successfully established themselves by providing a variety of exciting opportunities for students and building an engaged member base.
Shortlisted nominees
- UltraLearn
- QM Lego Society
- Anime Society
- Electronics Society
- Fragrance Society
Winner
Most Improved Society Award
Criteria
This award recognises societies that have significantly transformed from being inactive last year to establishing a strong member base and consistently hosting engaging events.
Shortlisted nominees
- Barts Ears Nose Throat Society
- Actuarial Society
- Dental Society
- Cinema Society
Winner
- Barts Ears Nose Throat Society
Small Group with a Big Impact Award
Criteria
This award celebrates smaller student groups (four committee members or fewer) that make a significant impact on the students they serve.
Shortlisted nominees
- Queen Mary Cybathlon
- Aurora Initiative
- Taylor Swift Society
- QMBL Pole Fitness
- Oral and Maxillofacial Society (BLOMS)
Winner
Category Awards
We are excited to launch category awards this year, highlighting the unique contributions and achievements of societies within their respective areas!
To apply for each category, please ensure you belong to the respective category as outlined on the Find a Club or Society page on the “Category” dropdown list.
Best Academic Society Award
Criteria
This award will be given to a society that promotes their members academic development and organises a range of informative and engaging activities centred around academia.
Shortlisted nominees
- Barts Ear Nose Throat Society
- History Society
- Barts London Surgical Society
- Economics Society
- Chemistry Society
Winner
- Barts London Surgical Society
Best Campaigning, Political & Liberation Society Award
Criteria
This award recognises a society that effectively advocates for social change, political awareness, and liberation causes by organising impactful campaigns, engaging members in activism, and raising awareness on issues that matters.
Shortlisted nominees
- QMUN
- Labour Society
- Friends of Palestine
- Human Rights Society
Winner
Best Cultural Society Award
Criteria
This award honours a society that consistently fosters cultural appreciation and awareness within the student community.
Shortlisted nominees
- Arab Society
- Queen Mary Malaysian Society
- BL Tamil Society
- BL Indian Society
Winner
- Queen Mary Malaysian Society
Best Faith & Spiritual Society Award
Criteria
This award celebrates a society that creates a supportive and inclusive environment for the faiths and spiritual beliefs of its members and the broader community.
Shortlisted nominees
- NHSF Hindu Society
- Islamic Society
- Sikh Society
- BL Christian Union
Winner
Best Hobbies & Interest Society Award
Criteria
This award celebrates societies that make Queen Mary a vibrant community by bringing together students around shared hobbies and interests, fostering social connections among members with similar passions.
Shortlisted nominees
- Pottery Society
- Video and Card Gaming Society
- Baking Society
- Book Club
Winner
Best Performing Arts Society Award
Criteria
This award will be given to a student group that excels in promoting the performing arts and showcasing their unique forms of creative expression.
Shortlisted nominees
- Mile End Music Society (MEMS)
- Queen Mary Theatre Company
- Kpop Society
- BL Dance Society
Winner
- Queen Mary Theatre Company
Best Professional Development Society Award
Criteria
This award will be given to a society that consistently to enhance its members’ professional development by organising a range of informative and engaging activities centred around employability.
Shortlisted nominees
- Queen Mary Consulting Society
- Queen Mary Banking and Finance Society
- Women in Finance and Economics Society
- Formula Student
- Hyperlink London
Winner
- Queen Mary Consulting Society