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

Changemaker of the Year
The 'Best' Enactus Student of the Year who has continually driven the Enactus Values and supported their teams and projects!
Enactus Values in Action
The team best living the Enactus values of: integrity, innovation, collaboration and passion!
Outstanding Collaboration
The team who is best engaging with their Enactus network, such as partners/the community/coaches!
One to Watch
The team you need to watch out for in 2026!

Wider Network Awards 2025

University Advisor of the Year (Experienced)
For the experienced UA who has gone above and beyond to support their Enactus Team!
University Advisor of the Year (New)
For the new UA who has gone above and beyond to support their Enactus Team!
Overall Coach of the Year
For the coach who has gone above and beyond to support their Enactus team
Enactus RISE Mentor
For the Enactus RISE Mentor who supported their Mentee the best during the RISE programme in 2024/25!
Enactus RISE Mentee
The Enactus RISE student who engaged the most with the RISE programme in 2024/25!
Emerging Entrepreneur
The student showcasing championing a social/environmental issue
Outstanding Contribution
For the person in our Enactus network who is constantly championing/supporting what we do!
Alumni Mentor of the Year
For the Alumni Mentor that has gone above and beyond to support their Enactus team this year

Coach and Partner Awards 2025

Partner Champion of the Year
For the partner champion constantly supporting the Enactus programme!
Partner Organisation of the Year
For the Enactus partner who constantly supports the Enactus programme!

Any award marked with a ‘*’ is open for nominations from our Enactus students and wider network!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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

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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