Bronze Student Leader of the Year

Winner - Stephen Nutter

Stephen was awarded Bronze Student Leader of the Year as a recognition for the vast amount of time and dedication he put in to his sports club as well as his consideration for others. The Canoe Club at GCU was once a flagging club and despite having a shoulder injury that prevented him from participating in any activities Stephen solely transformed the flagging Club into an active, sociable and welcoming sports club. His example has led other students to support the club by becoming involved in driving, instructing and the committee for next year. He is trustworthy, consistent and has shown that he has the ability to manage all aspects of the club including finances, equipment management, trip planning and social events. Furthermore he drove the minibus and trailer to and from activities, which means is that Stephen droped off students at the 'get in' and then waited for them in the minibus at the 'get out' while they enjoyed paddling the river. Stephen truly is a fine example to any student volunteer of unselfish commitment and dedication for the benefit of others.

Silver Student Leader of the Year

Winner - Cameron Fletcher

Cameron won this award for his work for Nightline, a dedicated listening service to Students who may be experiencing difficulty in their life. Cameron has been an extremely dedicated nightline volunteer; he often acted as a mentor to the newer volunteers without being asked. He was genuinely involved in all aspects of Nightline and gave much of his weeks to it even though he was a 4th year honours student. He went above and beyond to give individual consideration to new volunteers and instilled confidence to his fellow volunteers which was always welcomed. Cameron was very trustworthy and an amazing asset to the Nightline team.

Glasgow Caledonian University Student of the Year

Winner - Elaine Bruce

Elaine Bruce is truly an ambassador for the University and a fantastic role model for students. Elaine has been working as a Peer Mentor since September 2006 and has provided informal support and guidance for new students coming to Glasgow Caledonian. As a mentor, she helps support students at key stages in their transition to university. Throughout the year Elaine has gone beyond the call of duty by attending college visits and supporting a number of GCU events and activities including HN induction, Core Induction and various events in the Saltire Centre. She has shown individual consideration for every student she met and has shown great courage and dependability in her role has managed to cope with a number of competing factors including her honours year, work, family life as a mother and wife and personal commitments. Elaine undoubtedly deserved this title and stands for everything a student at Glasgow Caledonian should.