The deadline of 31 July is fast approaching but there is still time to submit your nominations for this year’s Student of the Year Award.
The award will be made to a diagnostic and theraputic student for their ‘outstanding achievement during their radiography training’.
“Many universities hold their own awards, but this is a national competition judged by key members of the profession so the title is really unique,” explained Samantha Jewell, student officer for the SoR.
Last year’s therapy winner, Kate Claxton, agrees: “Winning the award has really boosted my confidence and it definitely helped me when it came to applying for a job,” she said.
Like many graduates, Kate, who now works at Cheltenham General Hospital, approached the job application process with some apprehension. “There was really tough competition from my fellow graduates but having the commemorative certificate as part of my CV was an enormous help,” she said. “I was nominated for the award for my academic achievements and my mentoring skills and this came up at both of the interviews I attended – it really gave me an advantage.
“And the ceremony at the House of Commons was fantastic,” she added.
The presentation will take place alongside the 2009 SoR Radiography Awards, which will be held at the House of Commons on Thursday 12 November.
To nominate: Download the application form and submit to your HEI by 31 July 2009.
