The Awards Team

Nina is the Volunteering and Community Projects Officer for Student and Staff Engagement at the University of Winchester. Her own experiences of volunteering both past and present give insight to the value and meaning that volunteers can offer to communities.  And of the benefits gained in return from the connections made. Nina says:

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“I firmly believe that volunteering and community engagement is a vital part of everyday life both locally and globally. Without volunteers the world would be a very different place.  Volunteering brings people together.  It offers opportunities to learn and develop on a very personal level, also to benefit from a social and wellbeing perspective. At Winchester, we value and support the contributions our students and staff can offer to our communities.  And we value the relationships with our community partners. The Champions Awards are a perfect showcase for this and brings people together who all wish to make a difference. I am so proud to be involved with such a wonderful celebration”. 

Anna is chair and manager of the award winning community station, Winchester Radio, a charity that is run entirely by volunteers.  Her tireless dedication to the community of Winchester extends to volunteering with Winchester Rotary and Dementia Friendly Winchester.  She brings a wealth of years of experience and wisdom to the awards team!

Dan is a Student Union Sabbatical Officer with responsibility for ensuring social, participation and development opportunities.

One of his top manifesto points is to continue to recognise and celebrate the brilliant work and achievements of Winchester’s students.

Liz is the Manager of Winchester Hub, a partner organisation based at the University of Winchester.  Liz says:

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"At Winchester Hub we really value our student volunteers in how they make an impact to the local Winchester community. We see the power of volunteering in generating social and environmental change, developing individual skills, and creating an interest in making a difference to the community that will last a lifetime. Therefore, it is important to recognise this and the Champions Awards are a great opportunity to celebrate dedication and get more people involved!"

Jagat Singh is Community Service Co-ordinator at Community First.  He has joined the Awards Team for 2022 sharing his insight and experience as a member of the judging panel.

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Community First is a registered Charity which enables individuals and local groups to be the difference they want to see in their local communities.

They achieve this through connecting and engaging with the community, identifying where essential services could make a difference to peoples’ lives and facilitating this change through the actions of dedicated individuals and organisations.

Lydia is the Programmes Manager for Winchester Hub, a partner organisation based at the University of Winchester.  She brings plenty of experience and insight of student volunteering to the team!

Kate is a first year, Events Management student, volunteering with the Awards Team in her role as 'Event Support Assistant'.  Sharing her enthusiasm and superb organisational skills! Kate says:

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"I am passionate about volunteering and getting involved in the wider community, alongside my current studies in Events Management at the University of Winchester. These opportunities allow me, as someone new to the Winchester area, to get involved and learn more about the city and what it has to offer.

Volunteering allows me to deepen my skills and experience whilst gaining an insight in local events. This enables me to build upon my confidence and real-world skills, which I can bring forward and apply to my future life and career".

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Bruce White is Community Development Officer at Community First.  He has joined the Awards Team for 2022 sharing his insight and experience as a member of the judging panel.

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Community First is a registered Charity which enables individuals and local groups to be the difference they want to see in their local communities.

They achieve this through connecting and engaging with the community, identifying where essential services could make a difference to peoples’ lives and facilitating this change through the actions of dedicated individuals and organisations.

Naomi is the Volunteering Placement Co-ordinator at the University of Winchester.

Naomi was keen to get involved with the committee as it is important to celebrate the dedication and valuable contribution our student volunteers make in the local community and beyond.  Volunteering enables students to not only engage with the local community but helps them develop confidence, essential real-world skills and an appetite to become active citizens as they prepare for their future.