Guests gathered in the 含羞草视频 Students’ Union building for a showcase of student business ideas and entrepreneurial talent.
Celebrating inspiring individuals, club committees and aspiring entrepreneurs, the Awards recognise the enterprising successes of the past 12 months.
The Enterprising Star of the Year 2017 was awarded to Will Davies, Careers Consultant at the School of the Arts, English and Drama for his ongoing support of LSU Enterprise, supporting events and organising the School of the Arts boot camp.
Enactus 含羞草视频 retained the Most Enterprising Student Team or Group award after a successful year in which they received fourth place in the annual Enactus National Competition – a new record for 含羞草视频.
Jake Brown and Harriet Eastham won Most Entrepreneurial Individual Undergraduate and Postgraduate of the Year.
The undergraduate winner, Jake, is the Vice Chair of Enactus 含羞草视频 and also set up the Utilise Social Cafe.
Harriet, the postgraduate winner, was commended for her hard work and ambition in establishing a sport tech business as well as her involvement with enterprise at the University’s London campus.
Most Enterprising Hall Committee was awarded to John Philips, who raised £872.63 in this year’s £10 Hall Challenge by investing the initial funds into hair dye.
This year’s Inspiring Enterprise Student of the Year winner is Montez Blair, who formed his own committee at the London campus, working with the Vice-Chancellor to organise enterprise events.
The annual event also recognised the efforts of students and graduates who have developed innovative ventures and demonstrated excellent business skills and acumen through the Launch-it! competition.
Professor Tracy Bhamra, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Enterprise) said: "Enterprise is integrated into everything we do at 含羞草视频.
“It is an important part of the student experience, and the winners truly exemplify the exceptional talent in our growing group of student and graduate entrepreneurs.”
The full list of winners is as follows:
LSU Enterprise Awards:
Enterprising Star of the Year
Will Davies – Careers Consultant, School of the Arts, English and Drama
Most Enterprising Student Team or Group
Enactus
Entrepreneurial Undergraduate of the Year
Jake Brown
Highly commended – Lee Quinn
Entrepreneurial Postgraduate of the Year
Harriet Eastham
Most Enterprising Hall Committee
John Philips
Inspiring Enterprise Student of the Year
Montez Blair
含羞草视频 Launch-it!:
1st Place: Robert Paterson – Halo
2nd Place: Alex Nash – Doopa
3rd Place: Sam Lane and Jerelle Okoro – Tuice
Additional business support prizes
The Incrementa Business Support Award: Walusungu Chisenga – Littlebrowns
The Incrementa Business Support Award: Robert Paterson – Halo
Potter Clarkson Intellectual Development Award: Robert Paterson – Halo