Awards & Nominations
Special Recognition Award (Winner)
Heriot-Watt University Student Union
Presented by Sebi Merino & Rachel Poole
April 2025
"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."
Best Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Focused Student (Winner)
Association for Events Management Education
Nominated by David Jarman & Sarah Snell
July 2024
"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)
HUB for SUCCESS
The Herald Higher Education Awards
May 2024
"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 (Group Award)
Edinburgh Napier Student's Association
Presented by Geou Akshil, President
March 2024
“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.”
Outstanding Contribution Award
Edinburgh Students' Charities Appeal
Presented by Daniel Crehan, Chair
April 2023
“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.”
Class Rep of the Year (Nomination)
Edinburgh College Students' Association
Nominated by Carla Ford, President
May 2020
"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."
Inspiring Volunteer Award
Shelter Scotland
Presented by Donald Wilson, Lord Provest
June 2016
"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."
Young Scot Awards (Finalist)
Volunteering
Nominated by Cheryl Hamilton
April 2016
"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."
The Ascent (Saltire Awards)
Volunteering
Awarded by Volunteer Scotland
January 2014
"For contributing a total of 500 hours volunteering service with the Scottish Throughcare & Aftercare Forum and Places for People Scotland Care & Support."
