Prizegiving 2021

A salute to the achievements of Abertay prizewinners and the generosity of our donors

Congratulations to all Abertay prizewinners for 2021!

To be recognised as an outstanding student in your own field is a great achievement and I’d like to begin this online celebration by congratulating all those who are receiving a prize this year.

Watch the full message from Professor Nigel Seaton.

Messages from our Donors - Liz Carnegie

Watch Liz Carnegie, speaking for the David Carnegie Awards, congratulate Abertay prizewinners. The David Carnegie Awards have supported prizewinners from the School of Design and Informatics for a number of years. 

Prizegiving 2021 | Liz Carnegie

Messages from our Donors - Noele McClelland

Watch a warm message to prizewinners from Noele McClelland, Partner and Head of Employment Team at Thorntons Law LLP. Thorntons Law is the kind sponsor of the Thorntons Law Prize.

Noele McClelland

Messages from our Donors - Fiona Stirling

Watch Fiona Stirling, a counselling lecturer of Abertay University, deliver a warm message to prizewinners on behalf of the Sarah Fletcher Memorial prizes. These prizes are given to a Counselling student and a Mental Health Nursing student each year from the School of Applied Sciences.

Sarah Fletcher Memorial Prize | SAS

Prizewinners - School of Business, Law and Social Sciences

A roll-call of prizewinners by award within the School. Many congratulations. 

School of Business, Law and Social Sciences Prizes and Awards

Prizewinners - School of Applied Sciences

A roll-call of prizewinners by award within the School. Many congratulations.

School of Applied Sciences Prizes and Awards

Prizewinners - School of Design and Informatics

A roll-call of prizewinners by award within the School. Many congratulations.

School of Design and Informatics Prizes and Awards

Sponsor Quotes

Brian Frame, Managing Director Rautomead Ltd "We are very pleased to sponsor the Rautomead Prize at Abertay University for yet another year. This has been a longstanding commitment from Rautomead to the University as a means to recognise and reward commitment and achievement in final year students, and we hope that the prize will provide this year’s winner with a small but very well deserved token of congratulations from our company."
Clare Weaver, Senior Marketing Manager Law, Oxford University Press Oxford University Press Prize and The OUP Law Trove Prize “Through the sponsored prizes in place at Abertay University, Oxford University Press is proud to help reward your most deserving students and recognise their hard work and achievement. We wish all graduating students the very best in their future endeavours.”
David Carnegie Prizes “The two prizes from the David Carnegie Fund are in memory of a student of Game Design and Production Management who died of a rare form of meningitis when in his final year at Abertay. They are to assist others to achieve the future for which he strived.”
Thorntons Law LLP Thorntons Law Prize “We are very proud to sponsor the Thorntons Law prize at Abertay University. As a long-established firm in Tayside we have always maintained close relationships with our community and local academic institutions. Rachel is a well-deserved winner of the award, it's testament to her hard work and dedication. We wish her all the best in her chosen career.”
Claire Tilley, Head of Workforce Education and Training Standards, British Psychological Society British Psychological Society – Undergraduate Award “The British Psychological Society is pleased to recognise the achievements of students who have worked extremely hard and have shown exceptional determination during what have been very challenging times. In particular, we congratulate Isabell Schmidt as the recipient of this year’s award from Abertay University and wish her all the best for her future.”
Gill Smith Hannah Maclure Prizes “I am delighted that you have been awarded the Hannah Maclure Prize this academic session. This prize was set up by Myra Falconer in memory of her mother, Hannah Maclure, to encourage young people in their academic progression. Congratulations.”
Educational Quality & Membership Manager, The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences Prize “The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences are pleased to recognise the achievement of Sophie White, BSc (Hons) Forensic Science Programme, 2020/2021 at Abertay University. Congratulations to Sophie and the Society hope this Award will bring opportunities Sophie’s way.”
Claire Higson, Chair Tayside and Fife Branch, ICE Scotland Institution of Civil Engineers Prize “On behalf of the Tayside and Fife Branch, I would like to congratulate Rachel Terrell for achieving the Institution of Civil Engineers Prize. Abertay University have a great course for setting up students for a career in Civil Engineering and produce excellent graduates for the industry. For this reason, our branch is pleased to support the university by sponsoring this prize.”
Tayside Contracts Tayside Contracts Prize “Tayside Contracts is the largest catering provider in Tayside, delivering school meals, community meals and hospitality catering to a wide range of customers from nursery pupils to the elderly. It is important to Tayside Contracts to support those studying food and consumer related subjects who will one day work in the sector. Tayside Contracts has a great relationship with the university and has hosted several student placements which have always been really positive for both parties.”
Colonel (Retd) Colin A Den-McKay OBE A D D McKay (Senior) Prize “My thanks to the Principal for this opportunity to congratulate Adam Hughes, from the BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology programme, on winning the A.D.D.McKay (Senior) Prize for Mathematics. This is the 51st year of the award, which continues over 70 years of proud family connection with the University and its origins in Dundee. I know my grandfather, affectionately known as “AD2“ would have been proud of young Adam, this year’s prize winner, entrusting him to continue a legacy of hard work, humility, academic rigour and clarity of purpose. To Adam and all the Prizewinners, and to the academic staff, may I offer my congratulations on maintaining and achieving such high standards in the face of unprecedented external challenges. Well done everyone!”
Gameelah Ghafoor, NCR NCR Prizes ‘Success arises from more than just ‘hard work’. It comes from dedication, innovation, integrity, performance, team work and courage. These are values which guide NCR and we want to recognise students who have shown the same values during their time at Abertay. These are values which will serve Abertay University prizewinners well in their future endeavours.’
Dr Sarah Doyle, Deputy Nurse Director, Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland QNIS Prizes “Established in 1889, QNIS (Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland) is the leading charity for community nursing in Scotland. We deliver a range of development programmes that challenge, inspire and support nurses and midwives to promote health equity in Scotland's communities. We also provide funding to universities so they can recognise outstanding students who excel in the study and practice of community nursing and midwifery, and this year we are delighted to see the QNIS prizes for Abertay University awarded to Ryan Bruce and Jennifer Cross. Winners receive a certificate and a small cash prize, and we are thrilled to make these awards and encourage the next generation of community nurses and midwives.”
Institution of Structural Engineers, Scottish Regional Group Institution of Structural Engineers Prize 'The Institution of Structural Engineers supports engineers throughout their careers and is pleased to award Jack Sampson with the prize for Best Student in Structural Engineering from Abertay University'
Alastair Scott Scott Prize “I am delighted that Annaliza Botsio from the Marketing and Business programme has won my family’s prize this year. I have always been looking outward from Dundee in my career and enjoyed an international marketing success in my field of sporting textiles. It is great to help today’s students and recognise their good work in their chose course. Good luck!”
Nisbets Nisbets Award for Food Studies “Nisbets are passionate about supporting up and coming talent within the industry, which is why we are thrilled to support Abertay University with a prize.”
Andi Lothian The Lothian Family Award “The Lothian family has a longstanding association with Abertay University and is pleased to support its work to widen access to academic study. We feel grateful to be able to give back in this way and would like to congratulate this year’s award recipients.”
Brian Frame, Managing Director Rautomead Ltd "We are very pleased to sponsor the Rautomead Prize at Abertay University for yet another year. This has been a longstanding commitment from Rautomead to the University as a means to recognise and reward commitment and achievement in final year students, and we hope that the prize will provide this year’s winner with a small but very well deserved token of congratulations from our company."
Clare Weaver, Senior Marketing Manager Law, Oxford University Press Oxford University Press Prize and The OUP Law Trove Prize “Through the sponsored prizes in place at Abertay University, Oxford University Press is proud to help reward your most deserving students and recognise their hard work and achievement. We wish all graduating students the very best in their future endeavours.”
David Carnegie Prizes “The two prizes from the David Carnegie Fund are in memory of a student of Game Design and Production Management who died of a rare form of meningitis when in his final year at Abertay. They are to assist others to achieve the future for which he strived.”
Thorntons Law LLP Thorntons Law Prize “We are very proud to sponsor the Thorntons Law prize at Abertay University. As a long-established firm in Tayside we have always maintained close relationships with our community and local academic institutions. Rachel is a well-deserved winner of the award, it's testament to her hard work and dedication. We wish her all the best in her chosen career.”
Claire Tilley, Head of Workforce Education and Training Standards, British Psychological Society British Psychological Society – Undergraduate Award “The British Psychological Society is pleased to recognise the achievements of students who have worked extremely hard and have shown exceptional determination during what have been very challenging times. In particular, we congratulate Isabell Schmidt as the recipient of this year’s award from Abertay University and wish her all the best for her future.”
Gill Smith Hannah Maclure Prizes “I am delighted that you have been awarded the Hannah Maclure Prize this academic session. This prize was set up by Myra Falconer in memory of her mother, Hannah Maclure, to encourage young people in their academic progression. Congratulations.”
Educational Quality & Membership Manager, The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences Prize “The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences are pleased to recognise the achievement of Sophie White, BSc (Hons) Forensic Science Programme, 2020/2021 at Abertay University. Congratulations to Sophie and the Society hope this Award will bring opportunities Sophie’s way.”
Claire Higson, Chair Tayside and Fife Branch, ICE Scotland Institution of Civil Engineers Prize “On behalf of the Tayside and Fife Branch, I would like to congratulate Rachel Terrell for achieving the Institution of Civil Engineers Prize. Abertay University have a great course for setting up students for a career in Civil Engineering and produce excellent graduates for the industry. For this reason, our branch is pleased to support the university by sponsoring this prize.”
Tayside Contracts Tayside Contracts Prize “Tayside Contracts is the largest catering provider in Tayside, delivering school meals, community meals and hospitality catering to a wide range of customers from nursery pupils to the elderly. It is important to Tayside Contracts to support those studying food and consumer related subjects who will one day work in the sector. Tayside Contracts has a great relationship with the university and has hosted several student placements which have always been really positive for both parties.”
Colonel (Retd) Colin A Den-McKay OBE A D D McKay (Senior) Prize “My thanks to the Principal for this opportunity to congratulate Adam Hughes, from the BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology programme, on winning the A.D.D.McKay (Senior) Prize for Mathematics. This is the 51st year of the award, which continues over 70 years of proud family connection with the University and its origins in Dundee. I know my grandfather, affectionately known as “AD2“ would have been proud of young Adam, this year’s prize winner, entrusting him to continue a legacy of hard work, humility, academic rigour and clarity of purpose. To Adam and all the Prizewinners, and to the academic staff, may I offer my congratulations on maintaining and achieving such high standards in the face of unprecedented external challenges. Well done everyone!”
Gameelah Ghafoor, NCR NCR Prizes ‘Success arises from more than just ‘hard work’. It comes from dedication, innovation, integrity, performance, team work and courage. These are values which guide NCR and we want to recognise students who have shown the same values during their time at Abertay. These are values which will serve Abertay University prizewinners well in their future endeavours.’
Dr Sarah Doyle, Deputy Nurse Director, Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland QNIS Prizes “Established in 1889, QNIS (Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland) is the leading charity for community nursing in Scotland. We deliver a range of development programmes that challenge, inspire and support nurses and midwives to promote health equity in Scotland's communities. We also provide funding to universities so they can recognise outstanding students who excel in the study and practice of community nursing and midwifery, and this year we are delighted to see the QNIS prizes for Abertay University awarded to Ryan Bruce and Jennifer Cross. Winners receive a certificate and a small cash prize, and we are thrilled to make these awards and encourage the next generation of community nurses and midwives.”
Institution of Structural Engineers, Scottish Regional Group Institution of Structural Engineers Prize 'The Institution of Structural Engineers supports engineers throughout their careers and is pleased to award Jack Sampson with the prize for Best Student in Structural Engineering from Abertay University'
Alastair Scott Scott Prize “I am delighted that Annaliza Botsio from the Marketing and Business programme has won my family’s prize this year. I have always been looking outward from Dundee in my career and enjoyed an international marketing success in my field of sporting textiles. It is great to help today’s students and recognise their good work in their chose course. Good luck!”
Nisbets Nisbets Award for Food Studies “Nisbets are passionate about supporting up and coming talent within the industry, which is why we are thrilled to support Abertay University with a prize.”
Andi Lothian The Lothian Family Award “The Lothian family has a longstanding association with Abertay University and is pleased to support its work to widen access to academic study. We feel grateful to be able to give back in this way and would like to congratulate this year’s award recipients.”

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