Nautilus Awards 2019 winners announced

The winners of 2019’s Nautilus Awards were celebrated at Green Templeton’s annual garden party on Saturday 29 June.

The Nautilus Awards recognise Green Templeton students who have gone beyond the call of duty to make an outstanding contribution to improving the college environment.

They are awarded across three categories: academic, citizenship and sports.

Principal Denise Lievesley told guests at the garden party: “What is common to the winning nominees is the way they have contributed to college – their passion, commitment, often a supportive and collaborative approach, stepping up to take on tasks when others can’t.

“It is often the many small things they do that make a difference; caring for others in a myriad of ways to help foster the friendly, inclusive and egalitarian community that we strive for here at Green Templeton.”

Principal Denise Lievesley celebrated the Nautilus Awards 2019 winners at Green Templeton’s annual garden party on 29 June (Credit: Nuno Pereira)

Denise added: “These awards serve as a useful reminder of the breadth of talent, excellence and determination that we encounter throughout our graduate student body and I hope that everyone who was nominated, whether they won or not, feels justly proud of their achievements.”

There were 15 Nautilus Awards winners in 2019 and ten of the winners attended the garden party to accept their prizes in person.

Each winner received £100, a piece of solid silver Nautilus jewellery, a certificate, and will have their name inscribed on the Nautilus Board in the Stables Bar.

Academic awards

Denise said: “Our community of graduate students abounds with outstanding academic achievers whose work is often pioneering and worthy of international recognition.”

Keiko Kanno

In recognition of the enormous amount of work she has done to organise the Green Templeton College Obesity Conference, which takes place at Green Templeton on 16 September 2019.

Kirandeep Saini

In recognition of the many and varied projects and societies with which he has been involved at Green Templeton, and his leadership of the college’s University Challenge team.

Rosemary Walmsley

In recognition of her huge contribution to the Human Welfare Conference 2019 – as Programmes Manager, as chair of the Health Panel, and her hard work suggesting and helping to secure speakers.

Citizenship awards

Denise said: “These echo the heart of what we strive for at Green Templeton – community – and they celebrate those who have gone the extra mile to help make our college more welcoming, more friendly, and quite simply, a better place to be.”

Nicholas Andreou

In recognition of his huge contribution as President of the Graduate Common Room (GCR), and his vision and understanding of what is needed to build our community, whether it be improving our communal spaces, introducing a card payment machine, or his commitment to engaging with each and every MBA student at Green Templeton.

Gabrielle Beaudry

In recognition of her outstanding contributions in the welfare arena including her service as Female Welfare Officer and work in Academics Anonymous, Welfare Week, Mental Health Awareness Week, and in Frontline Welfare and Student Welfare Committee meetings.

Anna Clemente

In recognition of initiating and organising many of the college’s social activities including the successful BOPs, the Burns Night dinner and ceilidh, her support for 100², reform of the bar, and stepping up when needed to carry out the duties of both External and Internal Entertainments Officer.

Aman Gupta

In recognition of his work on the GCR Continuity and Executive Committees, which has been invaluable, and his contribution to the reform of the GCR Constitution, which will benefit future generations. He has been a peacemaker in the face of conflict, a motivator of others, and an ambassador for the college values.

Susanne Klausing

In recognition of her tireless work as External Entertainments Officer and its positive impact on college. Her commitment to streamlining processes means that future GCRs should be able to spend more time on community building and less on administration.

Carlos Outeiral

In recognition of contributions including the introduction of Mindfulness sessions and the Welfare Fairy, his service as Male Welfare Officer, his hard work as Project Manager for the Green Templeton Summer Ball 2019, and the creation of our Academic Outreach Talks.

Alice Tawell

In recognition of her positive impact on college through enthusiasm, kindness and selflessness. As Vice-President for Welfare she worked on Induction Week, Welfare Week and Mental Health Awareness Week, and she succeeded in getting the welfare budget increased.

Anna Vasylyeva

In recognition of her hard work as Bar Manager, as co-chair of the Human Welfare Conference 2019, and for being so supportive of others.

Sports awards

Denise said: “Our prowess in sports is a source of great pride for the college and these awards recognise four people who have had a positive impact on our sportive environment.”

Liam Carroll

In recognition of his work as Gym Manager. He has not ceased in his determination to get gym equipment repaired, navigate the process of purchasing and installing new equipment, and has happily given up many hours of free time to offer free personal training and exercise advice.

Bernard MacKenzie

In recognition of sharing his passion for sports by enthusing others. He has introduced touch rugby matches and enabled Green Templeton rugby players to join the St Peter’s team, got the college doing Zumba, helped us in the gym, and formed a Green Templeton team for the Oxford Town and Gown 10k. He also represented us on the Oxford University Rugby Team.

Megan Shipton

In recognition of her hard work as co-captain of the women’s boat club and her inclusive and supportive attitude, for going beyond the call of duty to sub into outings, particularly coxing the W1 crew, and for stepping up whenever there is a need, whether it be volunteering at regattas or fundraising.

Kelsey Stoddart

In recognition of her contributions to the rowing team, boat club and Green Templeton. With her inclusive, friendly and positive nature, she is truly a great ambassador for the positives of rowing in our community and further afield through outreach work and in the University Boat Race squad.

All Green Templeton College students and Fellows were eligible to nominate Green Templeton students for a Nautilus Awards. Students could also nominate themselves with a supporting statement from another student or Fellow. Find out more about the Nautilus Awards here.

With thanks to event photographer Nuno Pereira.