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Celebrating Excellence: ASRA Awards 2026 Winners and Finalists
We were delighted to announce the winners and finalists of the ASRA Awards at Conference 2026!
The Awards once again celebrated the outstanding individuals and teams making a real difference across student residential accommodation, recognising excellence, innovation, and dedication across the sector.
RESLIFE HERO OF THE YEAR
Jodie Light – University of Limerick
Sean Wicks – University of Edinburgh
Ian Conway – Sanctuary Students
Christina Papathanasiou – University of Leeds
Winner: Christina Papathanasiou – University of Leeds
CREATING THE BEST STUDENT HOME, sponsored by Unite Students
Connaught Hall Team – University of London
Queen’s Accommodation – Queen’s University Belfast
Accommodation Team – Edge Hill University
Residential Services – London School of Economics and Political Science
Winner: Residential Services – London School of Economics and Political Science
INNOVATION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by dominus
Student Accommodation Centre – Loughborough University
Accommodation Team – University of Manchester
Campus Life – Bangor University
Campus & Residential Support Team – Falmouth Exeter Plus
Winner: Accommodation Team – University of Manchester
ACCOMMODATION HERO OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Crystal Facilities Management Services
Adrianna Malawska – Kaplan
Sanj Malhotra – Brunel University of London
Kasia Ignaciuk – University of the Arts London
Diana O’Toole – University of Birmingham
Winner: Adrianna Malawska – Kaplan
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CHAMPION, sponsored by Sovereign Conference, Exhibitions & Travel Incentives Ltd
Champion Inclusion Group – University of Southampton
Halls Life Team – University of the Arts London
THRIVE Programme, Students Health & Wellbeing – University of London
Queen’s Accommodation – Queen’s University Belfast
Winner: Halls Life Team – University of the Arts London
A huge congratulations to all winners and finalists!
It was fantastic to see so many inspiring submissions from across the sector, showcasing the passion, creativity, and commitment that continue to drive student residential accommodation forward. The judges were once again impressed by the exceptional quality of entries across all categories.
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