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• Thursday 11 July

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• Ceremony
• Garden Party

 

• Friday 12 July

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• Ceremony
• Garden Party

• Thursday 12 July

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• Ceremony
• Garden Party

• Friday 13 July

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• Ceremony
• Garden Party

 

• Thursday 13 July

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• Ceremony and Garden Party

• Friday 14 July

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• Ceremony and Garden Party

• Thursday 14 July

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• Ceremony and Garden Party

• Friday 15 July

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• Ceremony and Garden Party

• Thursday 9 July
• Friday 10 July

• Cori Boyce, MBA
  Cori’s strengths are her openness and positive energy, which was felt across campus particularly through the Career Centre. Cori is credited with shifting the conversation during Mental Health Awareness Week, in a way that allowed others to open up about their own struggles, without fear of judgement. Nominators say she is the “embodiment of the MBA spirit”.
• Giambattista De Cian, MFA
  Giamba’s personal qualities came to the fore during the challenges of COVID-19. He worked tirelessly to keep his class cohort informed and their voices heard throughout the crisis. Peers describe a class hero, who “went above and beyond in difficult circumstances to represent every student”.
• Jose Ignacio Fernandez Telleria, MiF
  Jose is one of the most entertaining and fun people on campus who made a serious contribution to community cohesion. As a social rep he designed events that catered to everyone in a way that brought the MiF group together in ‘unexpected and powerful ways,’ said one nominator. His fellow students appreciated his energy and thoughtfulness in the lockdown.
• Tim Howard, MBA
  Tim is an enthusiastic and inspiring ambassador for the School, who enhanced the London Business School experience. His fellow students describe him as a sensitive and empathetic leader, who connects with those around him by creating an inclusive culture everywhere he goes. All qualities he amply and ably demonstrated on the executive committee of the Women in Business Conference and Sundowners. 
• Meis Kadhem, EMBAD
  A dedicated class rep, Meis’ effort levels are unflagging and, as Dubai Student Association President, she was unfazed during the COVID-19 crisis. Nominators were impressed by her commitment, dedication and positive impact on the whole London Business School community during a challenging time for everyone.
• Keshav Lohia, MIM
  An exceptional student ambassador, Keshav spearheaded several initiatives during his time on campus. He helped more than 50 prospects develop their applications and made meaningful contributions to School life through his engagement on TEDxLBS and LBS Perspectives. Nominators describe a motivated, knowledgeable and approachable leader who made a real difference.
• Viviana Loriato, MiF
  An outstanding student, Viviana is credited with creating powerful connections across campus. Classmates describe a caring and charismatic leader, who is generous with her time. She won plaudits from her peers for how her firm yet fair diplomacy focused the Student Association on its values when the pandemic first struck.
• Rahul Sinha, MBA
  

  A selfless Student Association member, Rahul’s numerous contributions to life on campus have made a real and practical difference to his peers: he shifted the course directory to a better platform, secured a better calendar system, secured club president’s access to Zoom licenses and supported student access to Microsoft TeamsNominators say his impact on London Business School ‘will be felt for years to come’.

This award celebrates outstanding student service to our School. These individuals have contributed significantly to the dynamism of our global community through exceptional acts of leadership – they have run outstanding club initiatives, led major student events and proven themselves to be brilliant student ambassadors.

• Abdullah Saleh Bakhrebah, EMBAD
  A remarkable class rep, Abdullah’s willpower and perseverance helped his peers transcend academic obstacles. Nominators recall the way he summarised one challenging week so succinctly, the group broke into spontaneous applause. Nominators for Abdullah describe him as consistently generous with his time.
• Giulia Poletti De Chaurand, MBA
  It is hard to overstate Giulia’s determination to make the world a better place. She has generously dedicated her time to developing the leaders of tomorrow as the London Business School Social Impact Club President. Driven yet approachable, her work has elevated the Social Impact Club for generations to come, through a renewed commitment to rigor and conscientiousness.
• Kylie Philbin, MBA
  Kylie led the Social Impact Week that coincided with the start of the pandemic and the School’s first positive test for COVID-19. Demonstrating cool-headed poise, she managed to pull together a ‘phenomenal conference’ in the middle of great uncertainty. “She has contributed so much to student life at LBS, through the Retail and Luxury Goods Conference and Social Impact Week,” said one nominator.
• Kanupriya Rungta, MBA
  Kanupriya’s personal and empathetic leadership has been described as the backbone of the Social Impact Club. Nominators praised her dedication, insights and expertise that have shone out, even within a very strong club team: “Kanupriya is the most dedicated person I have ever met. And I attend LBS, where everyone is an overachiever,” read one glowing nomination.
• Nasi Rwigema, MBA
  In his time at the School, Nasi has been a social rep, student ambassador, club president, and scholarship recipient. His lasting contribution will be LBS Elevate, a six-month programme that prepares students looking to start a career in tech. Nominators describe Nasi as “a leader who knows how to listen, give constructive feedback and empower people to do their best”.
• Sid Singh, MBA
  Sid is the founder of the Panorama initiative, which aims to connect students. He also brought notable energy to revitalising the India Club, raising its profile across campus. “Sid is a true and natural leader,” said one nominator. “In his free time, he was always helping peers from all programmes to achieve their own personal goals.”
• Fanni Luca Szente, MIM
  Sunny and caring, Fanni is a tenacious and dedicated worker, who has made a valuable contribution to the School community. Through her active involvement in many student clubs and her infectious energy, she became a role model for many during the pandemic. “She always picks you up,” said one nominator.
• Anna Warm, MBA
  Anna has shown great empathy and leadership as a Student Association member, where she put her heart and soul into successfully executing Student Association events and as Co-President of Tattoo. “Even when things got challenging during the organisation of Tattoo, Anna was a calming presence and took it upon herself to actively help clubs solve all the problems that came up,” said one nominator.

This new award, which reflects the extraordinary times we find ourselves in, celebrates students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in times of crisis. These individuals have overcome significant adversity and displayed the courage and resilience needed to thrive when the going gets tough. 

• Dominik Bründler, MIM
  During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dominik has been serving in the military in Switzerland. Throughout his service he has still found time to be an integral part of the LBS community, remaining an active member of his study group and the GSA Club. He is a calm leader with a strong work ethic, who brings added value to the School experience, said nominators.
• Freya De Mink, MBA
  Freya is a force of nature on campus. She is a member of The 20 Pounders, the MBA2020 rock band, and helped organise the EurOUT conference, the leading LGBTQ+ business conference in Europe. Freya has had a very difficult year due to a family loss, but that did not stop her from putting her heart and soul into making the School into a better place, nominators said.
• Alberto Fiorencis, MBA
  Refusing to be overwhelmed by the limitations of lockdown, Alberto has overcome challenges and created opportunities for students to develop and grow. Through his own initiative, he started an outreach campaign, and by persuading high-profile speakers to present to the Italian Club, he turned the crisis into a learning experience.
• David Jones, MBA
  David was fundraising for foodbanks from the minute the lockdown began, and organised multiple online social events to raise money for the Trussel Trust. David stepped up as one of the first to call the LBS community to action during the COVID-19 crisis. David's drive, leadership and positive attitude have been a highpoint in the student response to the pandemic.
• Madeline Mccloughan, MBA
  Madeline brilliantly coordinated the team responsible for putting on one of LBS's last major in-person conferences prior to lockdown, the 20th Women in Business Conference. Nominators described Madeline as someone who gets things done and expertly deals with pressure. Skills that came to the fore in conference planning and during lockdown. One nominator said: “She is a real wonder woman, an inspiration, a thoughtful friend and classmate.”
• Mansi Periwal, MFA
  Despite losing her father during her time at the School, Mansi was very determined to honour him by completing her studies, which she accomplished with grace and strength. Nominators praised Mansi’s inspirational positivity. She even found time to support her fellow students academically and emotionally, while coping with tough family circumstances.
• Audrey Saul, MBA
  Audrey has been instrumental to the success of the School’s COVID relief efforts. After taking the reins of the community outreach initiative, she quickly brought structure to its processes. Through her tireless work, she has dramatically increased volunteering activity, resulting in the donation of hundreds of items of PPE. Nominators said, Audrey stepped up in these trying circumstances and made a real difference.

This award celebrates the students who have had a lasting impact on London Business School. These individuals leave our School community having introduced initiatives and new ways of working that will continue to have a positive impact in years to come. 

• Callan Carvey, MBA
  Callan has displayed outstanding leadership ability throughout her tenure as Student Association President. Since the coronavirus outbreak, she has worked tirelessly to make sure student's voices are heard and ensure the best outcome for both the School and the students. She is a relentlessly positive and enthusiastic ambassador for the School, who has led the student community through the toughest year in the School’s history, with remarkable spirit.
• Dinesh Chugani, MBA
  The work that Dinesh has done for the School, largely through the Student Association, is unparalleled, say nominators. Dinesh has worked tirelessly as Treasurer, launching several key initiatives (including updating the entire club payment system). Nominators said his behind-the-scenes work deserves recognition, because he has “totally transformed the way the Student Association finance function is run”.