Create Student Awards 2024

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Celebrating our students

For the last nine years, the annual Create Student Awards has been the flagship end of year celebratory event for the Salford School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology. Across nine categories, the awards recognise and formally commend the incredible achievements and successes of final year and postgraduate, plus our alumni.

We are delighted to present our 2024 finalists, judging panel and industry contributors. This year’s VIP ceremony took place at The Lowry on Thursday 6th June. For more information about our School and our stories, follow us for year round coverage on our socials, or watch our 2024 highlights video below. 

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Our 2024 finalists

Click on the image to read what each of our finalists had to say about their nomination.

Photography by our Level 5 BA (Hons) Photography students Sierra Miller and Sean Maguire, as part of their work placement module. 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Award

The Dean's Award for Academic Achievement

Alumni Achievement Award

Our 2024 Industry Judges and Presenters

Here at the Salford School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology, we pride ourselves on our unique partnerships and strong collaborative relationships with peers in the creative industries and professional sectors. We are delighted to have the support of many of these valued colleagues for this year’s ceremony, many who have contributed to the judging process and will join us at the ceremony to announce the 2024 winners.

Industry judges and presenters

Fabian Bohan-Taghian, Series Producer and Development Executive

Darren Grice, Director of Culture, Salford Culture and Place Partnership

Dr Steve Henderson, Festival Director/CEO, Manchester Animation Festival

Emmy Lahouel, Salford Alumna, Producer/Director/Dance Theatre Maker

Sameed Rezayan, Head of Learning, Factory International

Siân Roberts, Director, From the Other

Gaynor Seville, Creative Director, The Whitaker Museum and Art Gallery

Mike Scott, Executive Creative Director, The Hut Group

Alex Smith, Sustainability Manager, SUEZ Recycling and Recovery

Our 2024 University of Salford Judges

The University judging panel plays an integral part in the production of Create Student Awards. Meeting annually, the group includes senior representatives from within the Salford School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology. It is their substantial and varied experience in the University and cultural sectors that ensures a range of knowledge and expertise throughout the rigorous shortlisting process, choosing our finalists from the 99 nominations received.

Click on the image to find out more about our University of Salford judging panel!

Photography by our Level 5 BA (Hons) Photography students Sierra Miller and Sean Maguire, as part of their work placement module.