2016 Winner

Jo Miguens and Shaquille Trotman, University of Portsmouth

2015 Winner

Adam Hughes, University of Durham

2014 Winner

Lewis Yates, University of Sheffield

2013 Winner

Natalie Diver, Newcastle University

An amazing PR student who went above and beyond on so many levels, an outstanding nomination favoured by all judges.

2012 Winner

Kevin Valdelievre, Aberdeen University

There is more to part-time jobs than just bars and fast food places. If you look hard enough you can find work that is completely different to the typical student part-time job. I'd like to say a big thank you to my nominator Jennifer Lindsay at Skene House. I learned so much working with her.

2011 Winner

Mark Graham, University of Greenwich
Now studying BSc in computer science

It did help me get an interview for a summer job within the business school. I had several notable facebook friend adds from CMS University management. And it has helped me raise awareness of the Disabilities I have with people that have asked about it.

2010 Winner

Carol Radlett, University of Gloucester
Now Front of house manager for The Frogmill Hotel, Cheltenham

It proved to prospective employers you worked hard and could achieve the end goals. The award enabled me to shine above other candidates in a job, and for this it has lead me to my perfect job where I have now been nominated for another hotel and catering award for Front of House Manager of the Year.

2009 Winner

Adam Sumar-Tarmohamed, Brunel University
Now Finance Assistant with Avalon Entertainment

I thought 'what an amazing achievement to win among 100s of others' but then the news came that I was selected as the national winner! This is a great honour.

2008 winner

Emmanuel Amoah, University of Hull
Now a Risk and Controls Analyst for Zurich International Life Ltd.

I think having the SEOTY on my CV was very attractive to employers and got me where I am at the moment. At interviews I ensured I emphasised the award to market myself as the very best and most eligible candidate for the job.

2007 winner

Olusegun Adetunji, Liverpool Hope University
Now a Programme Management Officer at HSBC

Olu copes extremely well with the diverse array of problems and social situations he has encountered. His enthusiasm (even in the most trying of circumstances) is nothing short of irrepressible, only matched by his discipline, dilligence and motivation.

2006 Winner

Jonathan Lewis, University of Nottingham
Now working as a solicitor for Linklaters 

SEOTY helped me because it gave recognition to the fact that it is possible to combine work and full-time study. In my early days, people would often comment that I seemed more mature and professional than my age would suggest, and this is in part due to the professionalism and working discipline that comes from having experience of a working environment whilst studying.

2005 Winner

Natalie Muldoon, Liverpool John Moores University
Now Executive Officer working for the Government

Winning SEOTY in 2005 definitely added real value to my employment opportunties. both of my subsequent employers eommented on how they saw the award as a unique attribute, which set me aside from other candidates. haveing the award on my CV gave me confidence attending interviews. I see it as quantative proof that I am committed to making a difference within whatever organisatin I work for.

2004 Winner

Anna-Lisa Bergstrom Allen, University of Sussex
Now Senior Producer with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

 It showed that I had been recognised for both my academic achievement and my commitment to my job, as well as being able to manage both studying and working at the same time. I was incredibly honoured to have won it! There’s no doubt in my mind that my employers were impressed when they saw it on my CV.

2003 Winner

Abbas Manji, Loughborough University

He is ambitious, a hardworker and always wanting to succeed... Abbas often goes beyond his duties to get the best results and to achieve the best.
from Abbas' nominator

2002 Winner

Jamie Flint, Sheffield Hallam University
Now Commercial Manager with BT Openreach

I always wanted to stand out from the crowd and having an award on your CV as a graduate for employment is definitely a talking point with employers. I was privileged to be given the award and I encourage others to look for opportunities to stand out and succeed in their aspirations.