{"id":582,"date":"2023-04-26T10:45:35","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T10:45:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/isa\/?p=582"},"modified":"2023-04-26T14:09:14","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T14:09:14","slug":"inspirational-individual-award-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/isa\/2023\/04\/26\/inspirational-individual-award-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Inspirational Individual Award 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-582\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-582-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-582-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-582-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><strong>Awarded for achievements and inspiring others by overcoming adversity.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-582-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_video panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div style=\"width:100%;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-582-1\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/youtube\" src=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/JrxZxKJ4io0?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/JrxZxKJ4io0\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/JrxZxKJ4io0<\/a><\/video><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-582-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-582-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-582-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">College of Business, Technology and Engineering<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><strong>Finalists<\/strong><br \/>\nBilaal Ali<br \/>\nDaisy Flatters<br \/>\nHarja Khan<br \/>\nKrishna Harish<br \/>\nYasmie Ezzedine<\/p>\n<p><strong>WINNER!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW34373961 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34373961 BCX0\">Bilaal<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34373961 BCX0\"><strong> Ali<\/strong> &#8211; <\/span><\/span><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW34373961 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34373961 BCX0\">BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW34373961 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/isa\/files\/2023\/04\/Bilaal-Ali.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-583\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/isa\/files\/2023\/04\/Bilaal-Ali-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/isa\/files\/2023\/04\/Bilaal-Ali-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/isa\/files\/2023\/04\/Bilaal-Ali-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/isa\/files\/2023\/04\/Bilaal-Ali-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/isa\/files\/2023\/04\/Bilaal-Ali-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/isa\/files\/2023\/04\/Bilaal-Ali-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What they did:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIt&#8217;s rare these days to find an individual whose actions trailblaze and open the way for others to come. This nomination is for one such individual. This student suffers from a severe sight disability, yet his hard work, determination and positive attitude overcome their disability and set a positive example for the generations of students to come.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The student never misses a class, participates in the classroom, asks for extra projects in order to solidify his knowledge and smiles to everyone, even if he can&#8217;t see the reaction of his smile on them. The student painstakingly works many hours per day in order to understand the classroom material, syllable by syllable, word by word. He may not be able to fully see diagrams but he does his best and succeeds to understand their essence.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The student&#8217;s actions and hard work set a solid foundation for his career and represent a positive role model in our university and in the society beyond.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What was the impact?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe student has passed the module I teach, with a very high mark. The student has opened the path for more sight disabled students to join our university. Thanks to the nominee, our academics and support services are now more aware of the ways and material that could help students with similar disabilities.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How it inspired others:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe student&#8217;s actions and hard work set a solid foundation for his career and represent a positive role model in our university and in the society beyond.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-582-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-582-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><strong>Finalists<\/strong><br \/>\nSimon Gregson<br \/>\nGemma Extence<br \/>\nRory Staunton<br \/>\nLewis Richardson<br \/>\nYordanos Tesfamariam Gebrehiwot<\/p>\n<p><strong>WINNER!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yordanos Tesfamariam Gebrehiwot<\/strong> &#8211;<em> BSC (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/isa\/files\/2023\/04\/Yordanos-Tesfamariam-Gebrehiwot.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-584\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/isa\/files\/2023\/04\/Yordanos-Tesfamariam-Gebrehiwot-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/isa\/files\/2023\/04\/Yordanos-Tesfamariam-Gebrehiwot-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/isa\/files\/2023\/04\/Yordanos-Tesfamariam-Gebrehiwot-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/isa\/files\/2023\/04\/Yordanos-Tesfamariam-Gebrehiwot-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/isa\/files\/2023\/04\/Yordanos-Tesfamariam-Gebrehiwot-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/isa\/files\/2023\/04\/Yordanos-Tesfamariam-Gebrehiwot-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What they did:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThey are one of the young asylum seekers who had to flee their home with their daughter and found sanctuary in the UK. All alone in a new country, without the love and support of their family, this inspiring individual had to try and rebuild their life. While their case was pending during the lengthy immigration process, they were not allowed to work and Student Finance England denied their student loan. Although going to university was a faraway dream, they did not give up. They received a Sanctuary Scholarship and is now studying the stimulating and challenging course, Mental Health Nursing. This student embodies remarkable strength, resilience, and commitment to their ambition. They are passionate, caring and kind. They work incredibly hard to transform the lives of individuals and communities. Their dedication to their course and practice-based learning environments is inspiring.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What was the impact?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThey have overcome so much adversity. They are compassionate and want to make sure that they continue to support others. Their ambition is to pursue a master\u2019s and Ph.D. to become a psychiatrist and open a rehabilitation centre, to help young people aged 13-26, who are addicted to drugs, alcohol, and sexually exploited. They are so willing to support the Development and Alumni Relations Office so that more students can receive donor-funded scholarships. Their story was one of the key stories that were shared with prospective donors during the 2022 Hallam Fund Telephone Campaign. This student has also attended donor events and shared their story with alumni, staff and donors inspiring them to continue supporting scholarship programmes so that more students going through adversity can get the opportunity to pursue a brighter future.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How did it inspired others:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cTheir story, their ambition, their positive outlook, and their willingness to always support others and make a transformation difference have inspired supporters of Sheffield Hallam University to continue donating to programmes like the Sanctuary Scholarship. The student has opened doors for more individuals who are going through similar difficulties to benefit from this support.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-582-1-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-582-1-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">College of Social Sciences and Arts<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><strong>Finalists<\/strong><br \/>\nOluwaseun Ayobami Sokunbi<br \/>\nAJ Huntington<br \/>\nSamantha Cleasby<br \/>\nElliot Norris<br \/>\nGeorgia Hanson<\/p>\n<p>The winner in this category sadly passed away before they were able to receive their award. Please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/isa\/2023\/04\/26\/oluwaseun-ayobami-sokunbi\/\">Oluwaseun Ayobami Sokunbi&#8217;s<\/a> page to read their story.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Awarded for achievements and inspiring others by overcoming adversity. Finalists Bilaal Ali Daisy Flatters Harja Khan Krishna Harish Yasmie Ezzedine WINNER! Bilaal Ali &#8211; BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance\u00a0 What they did:\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cIt&#8217;s rare these days to find an individual whose actions trailblaze and open the way for others to come. This nomination is for &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/isa\/2023\/04\/26\/inspirational-individual-award-2023\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Inspirational Individual Award 2023&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":852,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"wds_primary_category":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-582","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/isa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/582","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/isa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/isa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/isa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=582"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/isa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/582\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":622,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/isa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/582\/revisions\/622"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/isa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=582"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/isa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=582"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/isa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=582"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}