Women in Property National Student Awards

Sixty, second year students studying a built environment degree course have been nominated by their Universities for the regional Women in Property National Student Awards.

Michelle Tilley, 2009 Winner Anjna Farmah, Aran Verling and Paul Salmon

Byrne Group has been a committed and enthusiastic supporter of the awards over the past two years. Michelle Tilley, Director Health, Safety and Environment, explains why.

"With more than a million young people in the UK not in education, employment or training, it's more important than ever to make sure that we offer youngsters the opportunities they need to succeed in their career of choice. Our involvement in the awards has been an excellent way for us to tap into high performing talent and has really paid dividends for both parties.

"The two young women we employed over the past 12 months did 'real' jobs, with 'real’ accountability. Both proved to be highly valuable assets to our business and for them the experience proved to be a really huge, enjoyable learning opportunity.

“Our relationship with Women in Property is important because we value diversity and each student we meet has very different qualities and strengths. We like that. We believe it helps keep our business healthy to inject new and interesting ideas or views from bright young people, who see our business through fresh eyes.

“We also believe it is important for employers to recognise that students need to acclimatise to the industry that they are going to work in.”

The following went through to the Final. Congratulations go to all of them.

East Midlands, Laura Lister
Studying Architectural Engineering & Design Management
Loughborough University
Judges' comment:
"Genuine interest in property backed up by ethical values, thoughtful, committed"

South Wales, Emily Napier
Studying BSc City and Regional Planning
Cardiff University
Judges' comment:
"Good all round approach with honesty, looked and acted the part, excellent, very ambassadorial"

North West, Katie Myers
Studying BSc (Hons) Real Estate Management
Liverpool John Moores University
Judges' comment:
"Good role model with conviction, very pleasant and confident approach, excellent approach to work as a team player"

South West, Suzanne O'Donovan
Studying BA (Hons) Architecture
University of Plymouth
Judges' comment:
"Hit all the bases at a high level, would be a good role model. Compelling presentation, she got us thinking"

Central Scotland, Helen-Anne Love
Studying BSc Architectural Studies
University of Strathclyde
Judges' comment:
"Technically outstanding, exceptional, light-hearted, very talented"

South East, Elizabeth Waters
Studying Meng Civil Engineering
University of Surrey
Judges' comment:
"Passionate and articulate, already an ambassador for the industry, highly professional in approach"

Yorkshire & North East, Hannah Wright
Studying (BA) Urban Studies
University of Sheffield
Judges' comment:
"Sparkle, captivated audience, content and theory clear, engaging"
 
October 2009