2013 Press Releases
UCC Societies scoop three awards
UCC Societies recently won three awards at the 2013 finals of the National Board of Irish College Societies Awards, held in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone, Co Westmeath.
This is the highest accolade in the Societies calendar and UCC were winners in Best Event, Best Online Promotion and Fresher of the Year.
Fighting off stiff competition from several other third level institutions, UCC Societies clearly impressed the adjudicating panels with the calibre of its students and finished the night joint top place with NUIG, who also scooped 3 awards.
Samantha Cooney, a first year student, won “Fresher of the Year” for her work in UCC Amnesty Society and impressed the judges with her work ethic and contribution to raising awareness on children’s rights.
The UCC Philosophical Society won “Best Online Presence” utilising their website and social media in the promotion of their society both on and off the campus.
UCC Environmental Society won “Best Event” for their “Feeding the 500” highlighting food waste which fed over 500 hungry and happy students.The food was in perfect condition but was close to its sell by date and due to be thrown out. The event prevented it being dumped at landfill.
A warm congratulations to all involved and to all UCC Society participants generally for their vital contribution to college life.
More pictures from the night are available at: https://www.facebook.com/uccsocieties