Contribution to the City: Award Description
Awarded to a student or group who has contributed to the wider Cambridge community. Whether this is launching a new project that has had a positive impact on residents of Cambridge or dedicating a large portion of their time to bettering the community, this award recognises those who have helped the city.
The winner of this award could be an individual or group who has partaken in a community scheme, worked with a local charity, or set up a volunteering initiative.
your 2024 award winner
Winner: Nightline
Every night student volunteers take a number of calls from both students and non-students alike, answering thousands of calls or messages per year. Volunteers ensure that no call or message goes unanswered, and that every caller is treated with dignity, patience, and empathy.
your 2023 award winner
Winner: Farhan Ali, Sahar Mulji, and Aleena Islam (Islamic Society Outreach Subcommittee)
Farhan Ali, Sahar Mulji, and Aleena Islam have worked to serve the local community through outreach projects.
Each week, they spend their evenings preparing food and hot drinks to distribute to unhoused individuals in Cambridge. In addition, they have organised other community projects throughout the year such as the Crisp Packet Project, where over 300 empty crisp packets were collected and used to make thermal blankets for the people experiencing homelessness in Cambridge.