Enactus UK & Ireland Expo Awards 2025

At Enactus UK & Ireland, we’re all about shining a spotlight on the incredible students, teams, and partners who have inspired change in their teams and communities! Whether it’s a team driving social transformation amongst their community, or an individual who truly lives and breathes the Enactus values, we love celebrating those who’ve made this Enactus year unforgettable. Your hard work and passion deserve recognition, and we’re here to honor the changemakers who make a real impact!

Explore the upcoming award categories we have for 2025 below and scroll down to find out who won during the Enactus UK & Ireland Expo 2024!

Student and Team Awards 2025

Living the Enactus Values
Coming Soon!
Collaboration Award
The student best engaging with their Enactus network, such as partners/the community/coaches
Engagement and Community Award
Coming Soon!
Overcoming Adversity Award
Coming Soon!
University Advisor of the Year
For the UA who has gone above and beyond to support their Enactus Team
Alumni Mentor of the Year
For the Alumni Mentor that has gone above and beyond to support their Enactus team this year
Enactus Legacy Award
Coming Soon!
Overall Coach of the Year
For the coach who has gone above and beyond to support their Enactus team
Outstanding Contribution of a Coach
Coming Soon!
Passion Award
The student championing a social/environmental issue
Student Champion
The 'Best' Enactus Student of the Year who has continually lived the Enactus values
Enactus Expo 2024
The student who is driving real action within their team

Wider Network Awards 2025

Coach and Partner Awards 2025

Partner Champion of the Year
Coming Soon!

Any award marked with a ‘*’ is not open for nominations and is instead chosen by Enactus UK & Ireland.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The submission processes for the Enactus UK & Ireland Awards 2025 could not be simpler - all you need to do is fill out your name, email and who your submitting (and why) for one of the catergories above. The time it takes is different for everyone but most can submit an entry in less than TEN minutes!

  • The deadline for award submissions is March 21st 2025 at noon. Please make sure to submit early to avoid last-minute technical issues or errors as any late submissions may not be counted.

    Once your submission is complete, you will receive an automated confirmation email. If you don’t receive one within 24 hours, please reach out to our Impact Lead, Stephen, at sbrown@enactus.org.

  • Yes! You can submit an entry for multiple awards if your submissions meet the criteria for each, however, please note that the number of nominations that a person has will not impact the decision-making criterion for each award. Please make sure each entry is tailored to the respective award’s requirements.

  • Awards submissions are FREE and open to all Enactus UK & Ireland Students, University Faculty, Alumni, and Coaches. We also accept entries on behalf of teams, but please make sure to designate a primary contact for communication purposes.

    Some awards may have additional eligibility criteria, such as only open to students, so check the specific details for each before entering.

  • We’re constantly evolving our awards lineup to reflect the growth and changing dynamics of our network, as well as to spotlight new areas of impact and achievement. Each year, we introduce fresh categories and sometimes retire or modify previous ones to keep our awards relevant and aligned with our mission.

    While the award you had in mind may not be available this year, we encourage you to explore our current list of awards. You might find a new category that aligns perfectly with your nominee's accomplishments!

  • If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact our Impact Lead, Stephen, at sbrown@enactus.org. We recommend completing your submission well ahead of the deadline to avoid potential last-minute issues.

  • It was great to be recognised for my support, but Enactus is not about me, it is not about the partner organisations, it isn't even about the competition at the Expo; it is about the students who run these projects and social enterprises, in their own time, whist at university and the positive impact they are making in society around them."

    Paul Hanrahan,
    Enactus Legacy Award Winner

  • "But beyond the accolades, what truly warms my heart is the sense of family we've cultivated within Enactus BCU. The friendships, the mentorships, the moments of triumph and struggle - they've all shaped us into who we are today!"

    Gitika Gidwani (Enactus BCU),
    Most Improved Team 2024

  • "I feel very grateful to have received the alumni of the year award. It’s been an amazing journey supporting the team this year and seeing them overcome all of the challenges thrown their way."

    Aleksandra Kovaleva,
    Alumni Mentor of the Year 2024

  • "It is truly humbling to be recognised in this manner, and I hope this award serves as inspiration for other partners to contribute even more to the incredible network of students and beneficiaries whose lives are positively impacted by the remarkable youth enterprise projects we witnessed today."

    Ivan Gasparetto Filho,
    Partner Champion of the Year 2024

  • "This recognition highlights our commitment to making a real difference and fostering meaningful connections within our community."

    Feni Patel (Enactus Aston),
    Engagement & Community Award Winner

Enactus UK & Ireland Award Winners 2024

Enactus Student Champion 2024
Erin Miria John

Living the Enactus Values
Enactus UL (University of Limerick)

Engagement and Community Spirit
Enactus Aston (Aston University)

Most Improved Team 2024
Enactus BCU (Birmingham City University)

Alumni Mentor of the Year 2024
Aleksandra Kovaleva (Enactus Sheffield)

University Advisor of the Year 2024
Simon Troup (Enactus Southampton)

VPE Mentor of the Year 2024
Patrick McGrellis

Enactus Legacy Award 2024
Paul Hanrahan

Overall Coach of the Year 2024
Alicja Pietkun

Outstanding Contribution of a Coach
Ian Gribben

Partner Champion of the Year 2024
Ivan Gasparetto Filho

Partner Coaches of the Year 2024

William Darling, AIG
Richard McMahon, Amazon UK
Claire Lambert, Arla
Ben Whitworth, British Airways
Gabriella Dombi, Enterprise Mobility
Phil Ronayne, HSBC UK
Peter O’Hagan, Moy Park
Gem Alkis, Magnit
Paul Wilson, PMI UK
Caroline Scott, SAP
Matt Denyer, Unilever