Alicia’s passion for scouting has seen her set up local scouting groups and be made a UK-wide mentor for the Scouts of the World Challenge Award. Travelling to a village in Uganda with scouts taking part in this scheme, Alicia raised £7,000 to help build a school library.

Atalanta went above and beyond to support her peers and promote the School of Law and Criminal Justice, working her way up the ranks of the student-led Edge Hill Law Society to become President, as she kickstarted her journey to becoming a barrister.

Ben, who helped maintain the University allotment during lockdown, is President of the student Eco Garden Society. He formed the society to get other students involved on the allotment, guiding them in how to grow their own vegetables and live sustainably.

Callum’s gratitude for the opportunities he experienced through scouting have resulted in him becoming a Cubs’ Section Leader of groups near to the University and his home town of Rossendale so he can help to inspire the next generation of young people.

Charlie went above and beyond to support his fellow students during lockdown, hosting online events and signposting mental health services. As LGBTQ+ Officer for Edge Hill Students’ Union, Charlie has also helped raise awareness of HIV and AIDS and promoted body positivity across campus.

Daniel travelled to Calais, distributing aid in the now dismantled ‘Jungle’ refugee camp. He continues to campaign to raise money and awareness of the need for ongoing help for refugees in Calais and has also travelled to Greece to help at refugee camps there.

Harriet volunteers for the charity Hospice Africa which supports terminally ill patients in Uganda. She was awarded a scholarship with peers Bethany Draper and Abbie McHugh for the significant contribution they have made to Hospice Africa in collaboration with Edge Hill’s Raising and Giving (RAG) Society.

Jack’s long-term commitment to the Air Cadets began when he joined a squadron nine years ago. He then became a Civilian Instructor and is now a Sergeant, establishing links between his squadron and the University and being crowned Edge Hill’s Student Volunteer of the Year.

Jessica has shown an inspirational attitude and determination since being diagnosed with a grade two brain tumour. including helping to raise funds and organise events for the Teenage Cancer Trust, and given advice and support to other young people with cancer.

Katie leads and coordinates swimming classes for children, has developed curriculums for new swimming teachers in the UK and overseas, and delivers an outreach programme in primary schools where she talks about the importance of sport and physical activity.

Laura’s efforts to help improve life in her local community for those with learning disabilities or sensory impairments has included introducing the Makaton sign language to her workplace. Makaton uses signs, symbols and speech to help people communicate.

Mel is passionate about student mental health and an active lifestyle. She has coached recreational hockey, captained the University hockey team’s second team to promotion, and landed an accolade at the Edge Hill Community Sports Awards.

Shannen is committed to raising awareness of ‘hidden disabilities’. She has presented to medical professionals at the Royal Society of Medicine, represented young people at the House of Lords, and launched an award-winning campaign to make exam provision more accessible.

Steven has made his mark in Palaeontology by naming a new species of fossil. The findings from Steven’s research, which involved studying 400 million-year-old specimens in Morocco, were presented at the Palaeontological Association Annual Meeting.