11 April, 2014

Delighted to report that that the International Student Society and Music society were announced as National Winners last night at the BICS National Societies Awards hosted by Queens.

ISS picked up the Best Society Award in academic, cultural and social field. Music Society as The Most Improved Society for their positive transformation over the past year.   It is a significant achievement for both groups and for CIT picking up 2 awards in what are highly contested and coveted honours.

Initial feedback is that the Dance Society also represented us strongly in the Best Event category for their hosting of the Dance Intervarsities which was held in the Nexus in February. I am sure you will agree, the Cancer society has had an extremely successful impact in their first year in existence as Best New society.

I appreciate the many kind words of support I have received from staff over the past number of weeks.  However without the support and influence of staff right across the Institute, the acknowledgement we achieved at the National Awards and many many activities that are run throughout the year would not be possible.  All of these for the benefit of our students and wider community.

Thank you to the members of the Societies Boards who's continued support and contribution to all Societies is an integral part.  Dr. Dan Collins, Fiona Kelly, Vicky O'Sullivan, Mervyn O'Mahony, Danny O' Donovan, Edel Kelly and Sarah Morey.

The photo above was taken at the Awards Banquet held in the Titanic Belfast yesterday evening.

Kind Regards

Aoife