For many students at the University of Leeds, clubs and societies form an intergral part of uni life. Friday 3rd May will see societies from across Leeds University Union come together for the annual Riley Awards, a prestigious event that celebrates the achievements of groups across the union throughout the year. HC Leeds are excited to reveal the final shortlisted societies for each category…
BEST NEW SOCIETY
Handball
Her Campus
Zoosoc
Eastern European Society
Vertical Fitness
Leeds Friends of Syria
BEST COLLABORATION
Hiking/Caving
Real Ale, Wine and Folk Society
Wing Chun/Sikh
Human Rights Week
BEST LONG STANDING COLLABORATION
Backstage Society and Stage Musicals Society
Dance Show
MSRC and MedSoc
LUU Scifi + Fantasy Society and LUU Animé Society
STAR and Amnesty
GIAG AWARD
Backstage Society and Theatre Group
German Society
Jiu Jitsu
Club Day – Rugby, Hockey, Netball
Dance GIAG
MOST IMPROVED
Mixed martial arts
Rugby League
Sailing
History
Backstage
BEST PUBLICITY
RAG
LUUMS
SMS
Malaysian and Singaporean Society
BEST CAMPAIGN
Donor registration
Elephant in the Room
Islamic
JSoc
FUNDRAISING
Islamic
LUUMS
LUUWHC
Mechanical Engineering
Swingsoc
BEST SHOW
Cultural Showcase
Dance Exposé Nine to Five
LUUMTS’s Jesus Christ Superstar
LUUMS
SMS Disco Inferno
BEST EVENT
Leeds Debating Union
Scout and Guide – Mighty Leeds Pantomime Rally
Action – Older People’s Tear Party
Canoe – National Student Rodeo 2013
Leeds BDSA (DentSoc)
The evening will kick off with a drinks reception in the Terrace from 6pm, followed by a black tie awards event in the Riley Smith Hall from 7.30pm. This will include live acts on stage and awards for each category. Groups can also book out extra space in either Old Bar or the Terrace, where the ceremony will be live steamed throughout the evening.
Molly Chappin, this year’s Social Secretary for Her Campus Leeds, can’t believe that the society has been shortlisted for Best New Society:
“It’s so great to see that all the hard work of all our amazing writers and the committee has paid off this year and it’s so surreal to be nominated for an award, can’t wait for the ceremony!”
Claire Williams, 2012/13 PR Secretary for Dance Exposé, is delighted that her society has been nominated for Best Show for the second year in a row:
“We’re thrilled! The society and the committee put in a lot of hard work and a lot of late nights into making Nine to Five with Backstage. We think it’s our biggest and best show yet and it feels great to have that recognised with a nomination. We’re also really excited about performing at the Rileys again this year – the opening of the show is going to be huge…”
Meanwhile, Former LUU Scout and Guide Society President Caroline Bryce is really proud that Mighty Leeds Pantomime Rally has been nominated for Best Event this year:
“The feedback and smiles we got were rewarding but to be shortlisted for a Riley is a fantastic achievement and well deserved recognition for everyone’s dedication to the event”.
The evening will also involve the presentation of the LUU Lifetime Achievement Award, and the awards for Best in Category and Best Society. HC Leeds will be live-tweeting throughout the night, so keep an eye on @hercampusleeds for all the latest updates. And of course, keep all of your fingers and associated digits crossed for us to win our very first award!
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