Skills and Knowledge
from the Homes and Communities Agency
Skills and Knowledge
from the Homes and Communities Agency
6 October 2009
Anjna who is a second year Architecture student is the winner of Women In Property’s National Student Awards 2009. She received her award at the Best of the Best Awards dinner at Claridge’s in London.
In addition to her trophy Anjna wins £1,000 plus a prize package which includes access to Women in Property's mentoring scheme, a year's membership of the Association and support in finding a work placement.
The Women in Property National Student Awards were launched in 2007 to celebrate the 20th birthday of the Association and in 2009 are supported by the Homes and Communities Academy, Byrne Group, Asset Skills and Argent. This year 38 Universities put forward their rising stars - a total of 60 of the most talented students from across the country.
The Awards are open to second year female students studying a Built Environment Course and are run in conjunction with the Construction Youth Trust (CYT)
"I feel so honoured to be selected by the judges. Having met the other contestants, I can understand they had a difficult choice because all of the women offered so much potential. This award marks the start of the future and hopefully will help me with my career prospects, particularly in a time where the industry is tough going. I would like to say a sincere thanks to the judges and also my tutors who have encouraged me so far."
Joanna Embling the current national chairman of Women in Property said ' Anjna is a very worthy winner. She is the complete package - talented, passionate and committed. She is a wonderful role model for those contemplating property as a career and will be a terrific ambassador for Women in Property.'
Joanna confirmed, as one of the national judges, that the decision was not an easy one, “We were amazed by the talent and confidence of all the finalists - in the view of the judges they are all winners.”
Alongside Anjna the seven other 2009 finalists were:-
| Central Scotland | Helen-Anne Love, BSc Architectural Studies, University of Strathclyde |
| East Midlands: | Laura Lister, Architectural Engineering & Design Management, Loughborough University |
| North West: | Katie Myers, BSc (Hons) Real Estate Management, Liverpool John Moores University |
| South East: | Elizabeth Waters, Meng Civil Engineering, University of Surrey |
| South Wales: | Emily Napier, BSc City and Regional Planning, Cardiff University |
| South West: | Suzanne O’Donovan, BA (Hons) Architecture, Plymouth University |
| Yorkshire & North East: | Hannah Wright, (BA) Urban Studies, University of Sheffield |
Hannah Wright, studying Urban Studies at the University of Sheffield was awarded ‘Highly Commended’ in this closely contended competition.
All entrants were nominated by their universities, after which they were invited to present one piece of coursework to regional judging panels. The eight finalists were then interviewed by a final panel on the morning of the Best of Best dinner, when the national winner was decided. The 2010 National Student Awards are already underway, with Universities across the UK being invited to nominate their best second year students.
