This year's STAR Awards is the largest ever! Over 800 nominations were submitted by students to recognise those members of staff and Course Reps at Solent University for their outstanding contributions to the student experience. These have now been shortlisted by the Students' Union into the 10 award categories below.
Outstanding Teaching
This award will be given to an exceptional member of academic staff that has demonstrated a real passion for delivering motivational, challenging and exciting content.
- Annie Sanger-Davies
- Dee Greig Dunn
- Gino Sprio
- Kate O’Driscoll
- Kostas Dokos
Excellent Academic Support
This award will be given to a member of staff who has provided excellent academic guidance to students, including support with essay writing, research and other academic-related skills.
- Audrey Horton
- Lisa Binney
- Nicholas Nazari
- Richard Hammond
Best Academic Supervisor
This award will be given to a member of academic staff that has gone beyond their normal duties to support a student through a dissertation or major project. They should help the student plan and manage their time effectively whilst offering guidance and feedback whenever necessary.
- Carolyn Cummings-Osmond
- James Fisher
- Lisa Binney
Most Innovative Teaching
This award will be given to a member of academic staff that offered a range of teaching methods and resources, proactively ensuring that classes are both engaging and a refreshing approach to learning.
- Andy Farnell
- Kostas Dokos
- Nicholas Nazari
Excellent Feedback
This award will be given to a member of academic staff that offered a range of teaching methods and resources, proactively ensuring that classes are both engaging and a refreshing approach to learning.
- Graham Hiley
- Kostas Dokos
- Marc Blake
- Sarah Dryden
Student Voice Champion
This award will be given to a member of staff that has demonstrated a commitment to engaging with course reps, encouraging students to raise concerns and providing updates on issues raised.
- Kathryn Sanders
- Lynsey Melhuish
- Leigh Wilson
Exceptional Student Development
This award will be given to a member of staff that has helped students develop personal and transferable skills, whilst assisting students in getting work experience placements and links to the professional industry.
- Donna Peberdy
- Iain Littlejohn
- Maggie Tarver
- Martin Reid
Exceptional Student Experience (Tim Coppins Award)
This award will be given to a member of staff that has shown dedication to supporting students in non-academic extracurricular activities.
- Kostas Dokos
- Prins Butt
- Trish Morris
Student Welfare Champion
This award will be given to a member of staff that has demonstrated commitment to student welfare, providing them the best possible support and advice.
- Fiona Western
- Kate O’Driscoll
- Kieron Butler
- Roy Hanney
- Will Cope
Course Rep Award
This award will be given to Course Reps to recognise their commitment to the role.
- Bianca Barrie
- Charis Sinclair
- Elena Faull
- Emma Piper
- Emma Pullen
- Grace Davis
- Laura Macey
- Millie Whittaker
- Toby Cotterill
- Victoria Solademi
- William Johnston
The shortlisted people and the students who nominated them are invited to celebrate at an exclusive awards ceremony and buffet lunch on 9th May in the Hawthorn Sweet of the Spark at 12pm. Additional spaces will be released soon.