Awards & Nominations
2025
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION AWARD
EDINBURGH STUDENTS' CHARITIES APPEAL
Presented by Daniel Crehan, Chair - Board of Trustees
"In recognition of their hard work and dedication to Meadows Marathon and ESCA."
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION
Presented by Sebi Merino & Rachel Poole
"Postgraduate students often feel that “the university experience” is designed with others in mind, but this year, Alistair has made a concentrated effort to change that, providing them with a social outlet, a way to meet and relax outside of their courses, and a much-needed support network."
2024
BEST DIVERSITY, EQUALITY & INCLUSION FOCUSED STUDENT
ASSOCIATION OF EVENTS MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
Nominated by David Jarman & Sarah Snell, Edinburgh Napier University
"Alistair has exemplified exceptional commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusivity in all of his student events, drawing from his own personal experiences and consistently prioritising accessibility and inclusivity in all his endeavours."
WIDENING ACCESS AWARD (GROUP AWARD)
HERALD HIGHER EDUCATION AWARDS
Presented to the Hub for SUCCESS
"For the well-structured & ambitious collaboration in supporting care-experienced students, by providing one-to-one support and addressing low higher education admission and retention rates."
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE WIDER COMMUNITY AWARD (GROUP AWARD)
EDINBURGH NAPIER STUDENT'S ASSOCIATION
Presented by Geou Akshil, President
"The Events Society has delivered beyond expectations. They recently organised the Business School Winter Ball, have done lots of fundraising for charity, and managed to get the whole of Edinburgh running in this years Meadows Marathon.”
2023
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION AWARD
EDINBURGH STUDENTS' CHARITIES APPEAL
Presented by Daniel Crehan, Chair - Board of Trustees
"For showing high levels of dedication to his committee even in the face of adversity. Alistair has brought new and innovative marketing methods which helped the Meadows Marathon flourish.”
2022
2021
2020
CLASS REP OF THE YEAR (NOMINATION)
EDINBURGH COLLEGE STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION
Nominated by Carla Ford, President
"Alistair goes out of his way to help others, even setting up an online wellbeing group, whilst working from home and overcoming his own struggles."
2019
2018
2017
2016
INSPIRING VOLUNTEER AWARD
INSPIRING VOLUNTEERING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2016
Presented by Donald Wilson, Lord Provest
Nominated by Isy Reid, Shop Manager - Shelter Scotland
"Alistair has been a key member of the team for over half a year now and the energy he brings to the role is fantastic and I can't thank him enough for all that he does."
VOLUNTEERING AWARD (NOMINATION)
YOUNG SCOT AWARDS
Nominated by Cheryl Hamilton
"After experiencing a rough time at home and at school Alistair helps improve the lives of other young people in care in Scotland and has spoken at conferences, advising professionals about how to enhance the care system."
2015
2014
THE ASCENT
SALTIRE AWARDS
Presented by Volunteer Scotland
"For contributing a total of 500 hours volunteering service with the Scottish Throughcare & Aftercare Forum and Places for People Scotland Care & Support."
