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Halls of Residence are a big part of the uni experience for many of our students, and the Halls Awards honour those who make that experience great through events, activities and providing support for their neighbours. This year’s digital event was hosted by our 2019/20 Union Affairs Officer Lauren, via Facebook stories and IGTV.

Sports Colours is our chance to celebrate the efforts of our Leeds Sports Clubs’ athletes, teams, volunteers and coaches, whether they’ve been incredible on the pitch, or made a difference beyond it. This year’s event was hosted by our 2019/20 Activities Officer Lydia, via a special webinar.

The Partnership Awards celebrate the achievements of staff and students who put the values of The Leeds Partnership into practice through their teaching, projects, and behaviour. This year’s ceremony was delivered via Twitter, with special videos filmed by staff from across the University and Union.

Sometimes known as LUU’s Oscars, The Riley Awards celebrate the very best of our 300+ clubs and societies, complete with awards for achievements and showcase performances. This year’s digital Rileys were delivered by none other than brilliant LUU society LSTV, who used Facebook Premiere to put on a slick virtual event.

Leadership Award: Radhika Skaria (Leodis) and Joshua Burslem (Oxley)

Personal Achievement Award: Kaif Kutchwala (Central Village), Phillip Rothkirch (Central Village), Kai-Wei Hsieh (Henry Price), Nathaniel Beckett (Devonshire) and Xu Hongdeng (Grayson Heights)

Unsung Hero Award: Eve McDonald (Devonshire) and Tiffany (Leodis)

Best Hall Exec Team: Leodis PG

Most Effective Use of Budget: Devonshire Hall

Event of the Year: Central Village’s Valentine Day ‘Gift Bags’

Green Residence Award: Sarah Brooks (Devonshire)

Contribution to Student Wellbeing: Esme McGowan (Devonshire)

Inclusive Community Award: Leodis and Central Village

Subwarden Team of the Year:Blenheim Point, Leodis and Oxley

Exceptional Subwarden of the Year: Sameeksha Sethi (Oxley)

Best New Society: High on Life

Best New Collaboration: African & Caribbean Society x LGBT+

Best Longstanding Collaboration: BEAT x Ballet

Give It A Go Award: Bengali

Inclusivity Award: Women’s Rugby Union

Most Improved: E-sports

Best Publicity: Stage Musicals Society

Best Campaign: UpReach

Best Show: LUU Dance Show

Best Event: LSR x LSTV General Election 2019: Quiz the Candidates

Best Charity Fundraiser: Leeds Heartbeats x Pool and Snooker

Special Recognition for Committees: WILS, Mantality, Open Theatre, LUU Irish Dancing and Leeds Indian Student Association

Outstanding Contribution to LUU: Seb Cheer, Sarah Hayter, James Nicholson, Catherine Reader and Jacklyn Biggin

Best Society: LGBT+

Best Virtual Society: Leeds Student Radio

Covid-19 Response Special Recognition Awards: ArtSoc, Community First Responders, Irish Dancing, Hiking, St John’s Ambulance, Cheerleading, LSR, CathSoc, LGBT+, Women’s Rugby Union and Ballet

Category Awards

Best Academic Society: Aviation

Best Culture Society: Leeds Indian Students Association

Best Dance Society: Ballet

Best Faith Society: Student Christian Movement

Best General Interest Society: WILS

Best Martial Arts Society: Jiu Jitsu

Best Media Society: LSTV

Best Music & Performance Society: LAAMPS

Best Outdoor Society: Surf

Best Political and Campaigning Society: Black Feminist Society

Best Sport Society: Women’s Rugby Union

Best Volunteering Society: Leeds Heartbeats

Best Welfare Society: Nightline