By Sofia Lambis, News Investigations Editor
On Thursday Bristol SU announced the winners of this year's 50 Most Influential Students award.
The awards showcase individuals and groups who have gone above and beyond, shaping the university experience for people around them and demonstrating ‘exceptional dedication, talent, and a genuine desire to make positive change’.
Epigram featured among the winners, recognised as 'a powerful voice for Bristol students'.
'The society offered free opportunities for students to enter journalism, spotlighted underrepresented groups and investigated major campus issues.
Its first-ever campaign, Break the Mould, fought for better student housing, gained SU support and attracted national media coverage.
Epigram’s reporting on housing, student safety and inclusion has driven real change. The team also overhauled design and distribution, boosting readership and expanded its contributor base to over 500
With five wins at the Student Publication Awards, including Best Publication and Best Project, Epigram has grown into a dynamic platform for high-quality journalism, student-led advocacy and lasting impact on the Bristol community.'
Among the winners was Epigram Co-Editor-in-Chief Annie McNamee, who was recognised as an individual winner for her 'outstanding work' launching the Break the Mould campaign and 'creating a diverse, supportive community for student writers to grow their skills'.
Faniki Deche, Epigram sports editor, was also recognised for his work as the first ever coach of the University of Bristol Women’s Fourth Football Team, which 'has helped establish the Fourth Team as a competitive side, with many players now set to progress and the team aiming for promotion.'
Other winners include the Hungry Caterpillar Food Co-op, which was awarded Project of the Year for providing students with affordable low-waste groceries.
The Ukrainian Society won Student Group of the Year and was praised for their community-building and wellbeing initiatives such as the Ukrainian SU summit, Ukrainian Club Night and Leigh Woods litter-pick.
Who influenced your experience at Bristol this year?
