LIVE: KCLSU Awards 2026

It is the morning of the highly awaited KCLSU Awards. Follow live updates from Roar News throughout the ceremony on our website and Instagram @roar.news

Tonight’s Schedule

A welcome speech will commence at 6:45pm, after which guests with dinner tickets will begin to dine. Award-only ticket holders will arrive at 7:30pm, and the ceremony will commence at 8:30pm. To conclude the evening, the after-party will begin shortly before 10:00pm, ending around 11:30pm.

What is on the menu for dinner tonight?

Those holding dinner tickets will receive welcome drinks on arrival, along with a three course meal. 

Starters: either prawn and crushed avocado with turmeric and chilli dressing, or sun-dried tomato and mozzarella quiche served with tossed spinach and pine nut salad. 

Main Course: a choice of roast marinated chicken in Mediterranean flavours, or roast tandoori cauliflower bake with cheese and panko crumb.

Dessert: either lemon and stem ginger cheesecake, or chocolate profiteroles with fresh strawberries.

“You cannot be what you cannot see” 

In their welcome speech, Dr Ronx highlights how hosting the awards gala is a ‘full circle moment,’ having studied medicine at King’s. They shared words of encouragement and called the attendees ‘trailblazers who have shaped community’. A sign language interpreter was also present signing the speech in British Sign Language for anyone with hearing disabilities.

While we wait for the awards, some quick facts about this year’s ceremony:

• There are 1,214 total nominations, 155 more than last year, which is a 14% increase.  
• The most competitive category is President of the Year, with 168 nominations.
• The least competitive is Change Makers of the Year, with 17 nominations. 
• There are 36 new groups nominated across all awards.

CHANGE MAKER OF THE YEAR: Guarantor Guarantee

The first award given out tonight is Change Maker of the Year, which goes to Guarantor Guarantee. The group calls for King’s College London to act as a guarantor for its students and establish an internal scheme to support this cause.

COMMUNITY IMPACT PROJECT OF THE YEAR: I-GIVE Digital Inclusion Labs

Reggie the Lion makes a special appearance to award the Community Impact Project of the Year to I-GIVE Digital Inclusion Labs.The labs are student-led workshops that empower Year 12 and Year 13 BTEC students with digital skills. This project has truly made a lasting impact on its target community. 

Camerata Strings perform

Before we move on to the individual awards, KCL Music Society’s Camerata Strings Ensemble are delivering a performance.

PRESIDENT OF THE YEAR: Tom Sims and Lucinda Haye

President of the Year has been awarded to Tom Sims of KCL Men’s Rugby and Lucinda Haye of KCL Women’s Rugby. This is the most competitive category of the evening, with 168 nominations. This award recognises the student leader who has not only worked hard and passionately but also gone above and beyond to run a society, sports club, or activity group at King’s. 

HARIS AHMED: Hfsa Fahad

And the winner for the Haris Ahmed Volunteer of the Year Award is Hfsa Fahad, who is part of Women in Dentistry. This award is in honour of late medical student Haris Ahmed who was and continues to be inspiring. It is given to recognise volunteering. Fahad’s advocacy spans the classroom, institution, and beyond. 

HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP: Mikayil Abiyev, Dulcie Wainwright-Pilton, Jess Sparey, Darren Wallis.

Mikayil Abiyev from the Real Estate and Property Society, Alum Dulcie Wainwright-Pilton, and staff members Jess Sparey and Darren Wallis all win the award for Honorary Life Membership. This award recognises individuals who have showcased remarkable leadership and dedication in making a lasting impact on the student union and King’s community.  

Time for the Raffle

As we wait for the group awards to be given out shortly, It is now time for the announcement of the winning numbers of the raffle, with prizes ranging from a tote bag and a baseball cap to a MacBook Neo.

NEW GROUP OF THE YEAR: The Balkan Society

The Balkan Society Wins New Group of the Year. The society has seen rapid growth this year, hosting events including a collaboration with the Foreign Policy Society, which brought in Osman Topčagić, the Bosnian Ambassador to the UK. They also hosted Balkan Nights in November, which served as a celebration of Balkan culture and music. 

COMMITTEE OF THE YEAR: KCL Men’s Rugby

KCL Men’s Rugby wins Committee of the Year. Highlights for the team this year have included a nail- biter win against LSE in the inaugural Strand Cup, held in December. The Club, established over 150 years ago in 1869, is one of the College’s oldest. 

GROUP OF THE YEAR: The Dance Society.

The final award of the night goes to the Dance Society. This year, the society has focused on greater inclusivity, adding two new teams and collaborating with other King’s societies. They have competed in 5 dance competitions, securing 43 trophies and several special awards. 

And that’s a wrap on the 2026 KCLSU Awards. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees tonight. Further coverage of the KCLSU Awards, including post-event articles and interviews, can be found on the Roar News website.