Community Engagement Award

Téa Abrasheva

• "Téa has been an exceptional addition to the KBC family with her enthusiasm, work ethic, and dedication. Her job was very difficult, being the first person to take the role of Event Manager at KBC. Although she had no predecessor, Téa was very fast to come to grips with the way KBC functions. In addition to organizing the Freshers Socials, KBC Conference, Alumni Networking Event and now the 15th Year Awards Ceremony  Tea has truly gone above and beyond by becoming an essential part of our community. It was a pleasure to get to know and work alongside her." 

- Ata Özsan, Vice President

Diversity and Inclusion Award

Hrithi Bhattacharya

• "Starting from the first day she got involved with KBC, Hrithishowed a lot of enthusiasm towards creating an inclusive environment, so all members felt appreciated for their qualities. She has interviewed almost everyone in our society, and played the most crucial part in creating a cultural shift that we all were looking for. Her ability to connect with a large group of people on a personal level is something I admire and one of the many reasons why she deserves this award"

- Ata Özsan, Vice President

Best Associate Award

Diya Nadeem

• "Diya has demonstrated remarkable skills in bringing in the most inspiring individuals and conduction enterprise events such as The Power of Diversity and Inclusion, (R)acing with McLaren and 2 events during King’s Entrepreneurship Week. Diya has consistently displayed outstanding commitment and a  positive attitude. She is an over-achiever but who still maintains the mantra - quality over quantity."

- Rebecca Khanan, Head of Enterprise

Best Associate Award

Cici Li

• "Cici Li has exhibited immense dedication for her role and a strong passion for helping others through it from the very start. She has unequivocally volunteered for multiple tasks, prioritised departmental undertakings and gone out of her way to add value to the finance department. Through her unparalleled commitment towards the role, Cici has been extremely reliable and has portrayed a strong work ethic throughout her tenure, significantly adding value to the department. She has also taken initiatives to come up with innovative ideas for the department and successfully carried out their implementation." 

- Nikita Khithani, Head of Finance Department

Most Dedicated Associate Award

Maria Cecilia Monell Fort

• "Cece has been extremely dedicated to all her work since she first joined KBC and has consistently delivered exceptional results. She has gone above and beyond her role to truly add value to the finance department, enhance the quality of our network and dedicatedly engage with all of the department’s initiatives. She has taken considerable amount of initiative and has displayed a sincere amount of motivation throughout her role. She has actively attended department meetings, events and undertakings while also taking initiatives to further enhance the department. She has undoubtedly gone out of her way to enhance our reach and dedicatedly ensured the completion of all her assigned tasks with utmost integrity."

- Nikita Khithani, Head of Finance Department

Best Associate Award

Alfred Shi

• "Alfred has been an exceptionally valuable asset to the department this year, successfully planning, hosting and executing several of the department's events and projects. He has contributed great ideas to enhance the quality and impact of our department on its members and has been exceptionally efficient with coordinating anything that is assigned to him. Alfred has become a core member of KBC and has exceeded all of my expectations time and time again. I truly look forward to seeing everything that he is able to achieve within the society in the coming years, but also personally and professionally outside of KBC. He has made a significant and positive impact on the culture and identity of the society and I am proud to recognise all of his efforts here today."

- Tara Bhandari, Head of Consulting Department

Most Dedicated Associate Award

Binamra Gurung

• "Since joining the department as an incredibly eager first year, Binamra has consistently and without fail attended meetings and events, contributing innovative and creative ideas while going above and beyond what is expected of him to ensure the success of our events and projects. Binamra has been one of the most dependable people in the department, always helping out where needed and demonstrating an incredibly strong commitment to KBC's goals and targets. While Binamra left the Consulting Department earlier this year to fulfil a promotion as External Relations Manager at King's Strategy, he has continued to show support to the department while excelling in his new role. Binamra has made significant and tangible impact on KBC's growth this year and embodies the spirit of our community wholeheartedly."

- Tara Bhandari, Head of Consulting Department

Most Dedicated Associate Award

Eda Kartal

• "Eda Kartal has demonstrated exceptional engagement in various activities across 4 social media platforms. Presenting a high level of enthusiasm in her work, Eda is always willing to take on new challenges and tasks with a positive attitude. Her excellent post-creating skills have been particularly noteworthy, as she has consistently delivered engaging and high-quality content for KBC’s social media platforms. This consequently catalysed her promotion as a project leader for Kings Labs’ social media management. Overall, Eda's commitment, strong work ethic, and exceptional skills and collaborative nature makes her a deserving candidate for the "Most Dedicated Associate" award. Her enthusiasm and creativity have been an asset to the team and have helped the department achieve and surpass its marketing objectives."

- Anushka Varghese and Vivian Lin, Head of Marketing Department

Best Associate Award

Megan Shears

• "Megan Shears has been nominated as the "Best Associate" due to her eagerness to learn, impressive skillset and hardworking nature. Not only has she been an active participant in meetings and events, but she has also taken the lead in producing marketing content for several events and initiatives such as KBC’s Bright Network Society of the Year Nomination and the launch of our YouTube channel. Megan’s excellent video-editing skills have been a valuable asset in creating engaging and high-quality content for the KBC’s social media platforms. Furthermore, Megan has demonstrated a high level of responsibility in her work, consistently meeting deadlines and delivering exceptional results. Overall, Megan’s commitment to her work, strong work ethic, and exceptional skills make her a deserving candidate for the "Best Associate" award."

- Anushka Varghese and Vivian Lin, Head of Marketing Department

Best Category Editor Award

Daisy Eastlake

• "Daisy's passion for politics has shined through in every article she works on. She covered everything from Liz Truss' resignation to the clash between KCL's political societies. She never settles for something mediocre but instead strives for excellence in both her writing and editing. During her time at KBR she has edited 7 articles, covered 4 news briefing, wrote KBR's most popular piece within 12 hours, and contributed to the publication with invaluable new ideas."

- Ayaan Samiullah Tigdikar, Head of Publications Department

Most Dedicated Editor

Annie Phillips

• "Every article Annie works on adheres to journalistic principles but also reads like a literary master-piece. By showcasing professionalism and skill, Annie has set new standards for the Arts & Culture category and KBR at large. Her timely follow-ups with writers, clear feedback, and willingness to help beyond what her role strictly requires are just some of the many attributes that make her a great editor. Writing on everything from Elon Musk's Twitter takeover to AI's role in the creative industry, Annie's work have attracted over 350 new readers."

- Ayaan Samiullah Tigdikar, Head of Publications Department

Best Associate Award

Joheina Hallalou

• "Joheina has shown improvement as an associate within KBC and there has been a dramatic change in regards to her interpersonal skills including communication, analysis and teamwork to an incredibly impressive level.  She is one of the more dependable people I have ever worked with and she is dedicated in helping the team grow and become better as a department. Joheina has successfully done independent interviews and is always quick to volunteer her time to interview any new potential candidates. She is strong in her assessment of every application that comes about, and she is quick to find ways in which we can improve upon our candidate selection. Joheina was a pleasure to work with and is someone who truly embodies the connect and growth aspect that KBC has to offer. I am excited to see her grow further and become a successful individual during her degree here at King’s."

- Hrithi Bhattacharya, Head of Talent

Best Associate Award

Samuel Spound

• "Sam joined KCap as an Analyst at the beginning of last term and quickly became Operations Manager. His work for and dedication to KCap have been truly outstanding and reflect his unwavering commitment to KCap and the KBC. He is always prepared, thoughtful, and most dedicated; all qualities that are needed to succeed at KCap. However, it is not only his work that sets him apart. Sam has been a tremendous friend and colleague to work alongside with, always willing to step up, help, and provide guidance, truly embodying the spirit of KCap. All of those qualities have prompted his selection as Best Associate."

- Caspar, Head of King's Capital

Most Dedicated Associate Award

Nicholas Tan

• "Ever since joining KCap as an analyst, Nicholas has made a significant impact. He has demonstrated an exceptional level of dedication, hard work, and expertise. He has quickly proven his value with his analytical skills, sharp insights, and strong work ethic something that was particularly reflected in our stock pitches. His ability to dive deep into research, analyze data, and provide well-thought-out recommendations has been invaluable. It is a pleasure having Nicholas as an Analyst at the club and therefore it is no surprise that he has been selected as most dedicated Analyst." 

- Caspar, Head of King's Capital

Best Associate Award

Syzmon Podpora 

• "Szymon has shown very strong business acumen as well as fantastic analysis. Leading a high quality delivery for his first ever project. Generating high praise from client. Szymon has shown his commitment to KBC by attending many events and showing very high engagement with the training scheme. He is truly an asset to King's Strategy, never wavering in his dedication to quality, we are extremely excited to see what come next for him. Great work Szymon!" 

- Tim Borgeaud, Principal of King's Strategy

Most Dedicated Analyst Award

Yasmin Malik

• "Yasmin has evolved into a very well-rounded consultant. Ensuring that as project lead, the team has remained motivated, her confidence has grown exponentially throughout the year. Always willing to break the tension with her infectious laugh, she has been truly focused on delivering the taxd project. Her emphasis on organisation and focus on supporting other members of the team has been admirable. We look forward to seeing the final product of this semester's work and cannot wait to see how Yasmin evolves in KBC. Well done Yasmin!"

- Tim Borgeaud, Principal of King's Strategy

Best Associate Award

Louise Bridoux

• "Louise Bridoux has been a phenomenal addition to the technology department since joining this year. She has shown great promise in web design, and has been proactive in organising the Blockchain in Finance event, connecting the club with its alumni as well. She displayed great committment, and always asked questions to learn more about the software used to host the websites. Her attendance to all meetings and socials has lifted team spirits. Overall, Louise has positively contributed to the department throughout the year, and her presence was essential to the team."

- Rim El Hamidi, Head of Technology Department

Best Associate Award

Elias Baluch

• "Elias has consistently demonstrated an exceptional level of dedication and motivation as an ESG associate, elevating the entire team's success. His impeccable research, interviewing, and project management abilities have been instrumental in driving the department's achievements. From project inception to completion, Elias approaches every task with an unwavering commitment and an unparalleled level of enthusiasm. Undoubtedly, his invaluable contributions have earned him the title of Best Associate."

- Anna Graichen, Head of ESG Department

Best Software Engineer Award

Aymen Berbache

• "Aymen is a key member of our team since the very founding of King’s Labs. Having deeply participated in forging the Foxi spirit of ambition, rigor, and teamwork, he has been a key member of our Software Engineering Pole. Aymen worked on all three of our projects to date, making for 318,316 lines of code added and 984 removed spread over 66 commits. His key collaboration on the deployment of our project 3 is also to be noticed as his commitment to King’s Labs enabled us to meet our client’s demands in due time. Aymen is a true team player, having put the extent of his ambition to the service of King’s Labs by helping us source and onboard fantastically talented new members. Thank you for your invaluable work helping King’s Labs achieve its first ambition of becoming the next worldwide leader of student societies building software."

- Anton Sirgue, Prinicipal of King's Labs

Best in Community Empowerment Award

Peter Baskakovs

• "Peter has been determinant in our ability to catch up on this big pilar of King’s Labs’ growth: content producing and community empowerment. He brought fantastic motivation and ambition to the team with a true vision for the type of content we could produce and share with our community. Since he joined King’s Labs in early 2023, Peter has handled the Environment Pole fantastically well by setting strong goals and a solid foundation for the work of this capital work. Thanks to his effort, we have already recorded the first 3 episodes of our podcast series and stand ready for major developments in the establishment of our content web. Thank you for your invaluable work helping King’s Labs achieve its second ambition of empowering the curious, the ambitious, and the entrepreneurial." 

- Anton Sirgue, Prinicipal of King's Labs