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Paul Williams (Anjool's college contemporary and Trust Advisor): "2024 marks the 15th Anniversary of Anjool's passing and it is a genuine pleasure to acknowledge the great work done by the Trust as a legacy to Jools. While warmly congratulating all the winners featuring above as well as past ones - we have reached the milestone of 170 award winners this year - it is a particular pleasure to thank everyone, on behalf of his friends and family, who have played and continue to play an important role in this mission. Our grateful thanks to all the supporters, sponsors and well-wishers. And the very best wishes to all the Winners as they continue to thrive in their chosen fields." 2024 also marks the 100th year of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) wonderful Design Awards. See the journey through the work of Anjool Maldé Centenary Design Award Winner Rachel Cartledge's short animation here. The Trust had great pleasure joining the centenary celebrations by placing its prestigious Young Innovator Award with the RSA and to offer an extra Centenary Design Award. Going forward, we hope to reposition our annual Innovator Award to align with RSA's exciting Design for Life/RSA Spark Initiative launched at the July Ceremony YOUNG DESIGNER: Anjool Maldé Young Centenary Designer Award (Hosts: RSA) Winner: Rachel Cartledge (Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland) For: From The Ground-Up - a multimedia animation showcasing the innovation of previous Student Design Award winners as individual artworks within the walls of the iconic RSA house in London. (See here)   Winner Rachel Cartledge with Gemma Shaw (from the Trust) and Andrew Grant RDI (Guest Speaker at RSA Awards Ceremony). Photo courtesy RSA-Maja Smiejkowska Judges praised Rachel’s in-depth research and analysis, as well as the mixed method approach to animation and the creativity she exhibited. RSA staff tasked with deciding the Anjool Maldé Centenary Design Award voted for Rachel, citing how her storytelling brought to life the rich history of the design awards. Rachel: “I think the award is a great thing because it allows young people’s work like mine to receive recognition. I also think it’s great because the prize money enables me to pursue my design career further and grow as a designer! I am going to use the award money to go towards a new laptop so I can develop my motion graphics skills outside university.” (Rachel Cartledge: Website | Instagram) YOUNG INNOVATOR: Anjool Maldé Young Innovator Award (Hosts: RSA Winner: Tess Taylor (Arts University Bournemouth, UK) Winner Tess Taylor with Gemma Shaw (from the Trust) and Andrew Grant RDI (Guest Speaker at RSA Awards Ceremony). Photo courtesy RSA-Maja Smiejkowska. Judges praised Tess’s professional presentation at the interview stage of the judging process and were impressed with her knowledge on the subject matter, how she presented her work, and addressed difficult questions. They described Terra Hex as a convincing project, which was viable and innovative. Quote from judging panel: “There is a lot of excitement about artificial intelligence these days, but Tess Taylor demonstrates what all AI innovations require: keen knowledge of the issue at hand, and a pragmatic solution.” Tess: “I am very grateful to have been awarded the Young Innovator of the Year Award. This recognition was unexpected but has provided me with reassurance and motivation regarding my design, Terra Hex, and future projects that aim to promote positive social and environmental impact. The award, along with the prize money, will significantly benefit my creative design journey, empowering me to continue innovating and making a positive difference.” (Tess Taylor: Website) YOUNG JOURNALIST: Anjool Maldé Journalism Award 2024 (Hosts: Film & Broadcast Production QUB, Belfast) Winners: Louise Simms and Sarah Morrison (1st year Broadcast Production) For their project: Audio Package about Search and Rescue  Winners Louise Simms (left) and Sarah Morrison (right) with Frank Delaney (Awards Convenor). Photo courtesy QUB. Frank Delaney (Awards Convenor): "As an invaluable award to reward student achievement - open to all students across the Film & Broadcast Production programmes, both undergraduate and postgraduate - it was an extraordinary achievement that this year it was given to two students in their first year." Judges: "This project is an excellent output that speaks to the wider community and addresses mental health issues. It shows an interdisciplinary approach to broadcast production by looking at how broadcast can be operationalised in social cultural contexts with a particular focus on health and wellbeing of citizen. It was exceptionally produced and crafted and displays a strong understanding of narrative creation and productions techniques." Louise Simms: "I am delighted to have received the Anjool Maldé award for our piece on K9 Search and Rescue NI. To not only be able to share the work of such an incredible organisation, but to also be recognised for it so early in my university career is an absolute honour. I feel incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to shine light on important stories like this one and motivated to continue doing so throughout the rest of my career." Sarah Morrison: "I was so thrilled to find out that we had won the Anjool Maldé Journalism Award, particularly as a first-year student. We produced this audio feature story for our Broadcast Storytelling module which involved interviewing a community hero. Listening to our interviewee Gabriel, I learnt so much about the reality for the volunteers of K9 Search and Rescue, as well as gaining a deeper understanding of the prevalence of individuals struggling with mental health battles. Through my experience producing this audio story and by winning this award, I feel inspired to continue to tell the stories of others in the future." YOUNG MUSICIAN: Anjool Maldé Jazz Prize (Hosts: Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Cardiff - RWCMD) Winner: Tiggy (Antigone) Blackwell   Winner Tiggy Blackwell with Head of Jazz Dr Andrew Bain. Photo courtesy RWCMD. Judge Andrew Bain (Head of Jazz): "Antigone Blackwell is thoroughly deserving of the 2024 Anjool Maldé Jazz Prize. She is a first-rate player and improviser, and her extra-curricular dedication to the school - in scheduling and announcing AmserJazzTime for the past three years, in particular, is exemplary, and above and beyond her role as a jazz student." RWCMD: Tim Rhys-Evans (Director of Music): "Tiggy organises our popular AmserJazzTime events - weekly free performances fully curated and performed by our Jazz students, creating an accessible, musical experience for the people of Cardiff, and inviting our campus to act as a welcoming, social hub - every week. We are very grateful for the support of The Anjool Malde Jazz Prize which is enabling us to recognise, and congratulate, our Jazz students for their devotion to their craft, and our accessible performance programme. Llongyfarchiadau (Congratulations) Tiggy!" (AmserJazzTime concert with Award Presentation https://youtu.be/OywYIXygTIY?t=2011) Tiggy: “I feel extremely honoured and grateful to be the inaugural winner at RWCMD of ‘The Anjool Maldé Jazz Prize’. Receiving this award has given me the confidence to further develop my trombone playing as much as possible after graduating from The RWCMD, and I’m looking forward to seeing what the future holds for my music career. I’d also like to continue my dedication to jazz by organising events and concerts to showcase the talent in this industry, as well as encouraging younger people to get involved in making music.” (Tiggy Blackwell https://www.tiggyblackwell.com/) YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER: Anjool Maldé Photography Award (Sponsor: Reuben Kench. Host: Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland) Winner: Blair Kemp  Photo above: Winner Blair Kemp with Lei Cox (Head of Photography) and Charmaine Toh (Senior Curator, Tate). Photo courtesy Napier. PHOTO below: 'Freya', Blair Kemp Portfolio, photo courtesy Blair Kemp. Judges: Charmaine Toh (Senior Curator, Tate): “Blair demonstrated a genius in poetic editorial flow through beautifully sequenced imaging.” Lei Cox (Head of Photography): “Blair has consistently made fantastic work thorough his four years of studying with us. He won the Young Persons Scottish Portrait Award whilst starting his second year, and he has made a wonderful sequence of subtly connecting images for his degree show. A very worthy winner of the Anjool Maldé Young Photographer of the Year at Edinburgh Napier University.” Blair: "I feel honoured to have received the Anjool Maldé Young Photographer of the Year prize. The funds will help me to further develop my artistic practise within the photographic medium, subsidising the cost of travel and materials such as colour film, processing, and printing. I’m extremely grateful to the Anjool Maldé Memorial Trust for supporting and facilitating young people." (Blair Kemp: https://www.instagram.com/blairrkemp/) YOUNG SCHOLARS: Anjool Maldé Scholarship (Hosts: St Peter's College, Oxford) Winners: Martha Sainty (Geography), Aman de Silva (Chemistry), Grace Hall (Music), Long (Rhonda) Tse (Biochemistry), Gabriella Moscona (Engineering) (Photos below courtesy SPC: Martha, Aman followed by Grace, Rhonda, with Gabriella at end)
 Brett de Gaynesford (SPC Director of Development): "This year's five awardees have not only demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, but also a remarkable commitment to supporting their peers. It is heartwarming to see that Anjool's legacy - his spirit of excellence, hard work, kindness and care for the community - continues to inspire a new generation of St Peter's students every year. Thank you for making this possible." YOUNG SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR: Anjool Maldé Young Social Entrepreneur Award (Sponsor and host: Tom Latchford, Founder/Chair Localgiving Foundation) Winner: Marco Tenconi for Rhyze Mushrooms Co-operative (https://rhyzemushrooms.org/) (Photo courtesy Self)  Judge Becca Sweetman (Executive & Team Coach https://www.beccasweetman.com/): “I’m excited to select Rhyze Mushrooms as the winner of the Anjool Maldé Young Social Entrepreneur Award. It was inspiring to learn about all the different ways they’re having an impact from locally grown food, to using food waste that would have gone to landfill and creating a community of mushroom enthusiasts. In a tight knit contest, the things that made them stand out were the mix of impact, scale already achieved to date and the business model, providing the potential for future growth.” Marco: "I'm really grateful and proud to receive this generous award from the Anjool Maldé Memorial Trust in recognition of the work I have carried out through Rhyze Mushrooms. Growing food in our communities and valuing the hard work of food growers is increasingly important as extreme climatic change threatens our food supplies. We need radical and creative solutions to growing more food, more sustainably and it's really exciting that our project has received recognition through this award. As a community project and worker's co-operative, everything we do at Rhyze Mushrooms is rooted in principles of collaboration and mutual aid." 2023 AWARDS 31/07/2023 Anjool Maldé Awards 2023 2023 saw 13 remarkable young individuals winning awards across 6 categories 10th Anniversary JAZZ PRIZE (co-hosts Guildhall School of Music & Drama, GSMD) WINNERS: Cody Moss (Piano), Zoe Lima Pascoal (Drums), Anmol Mohara Darji (Drums)    Photos of Cody, Zoe & Amol with Matt Skelton, courtesy GSMD Dedicating a special feature on the 10 years of the Jazz Prize in their Spring 2023 e-newsletter, the GSMD had this to say: “The Anjool Maldé Jazz Prize, created in the spirit of the Trust’s commitment to supporting outstanding talent, is awarded to jazz students who demonstrate exceptional dedication and excellence in their craft. The Award has helped many jazz alumni go on to achieve illustrious careers across the music industry.” Matt Skelton, Acting Head of Jazz, GSMD, said of the Winners: "I am absolutely delighted for Anmol, Zoe and Cody. They have all flourished during their studies at Guildhall, contributing so positively to our thriving and diverse jazz course community. It is wonderful that their artistic growth and achievements can be recognised by such a generous, combined and significant award." Cody Moss (Winner): "I am really grateful for this award and to be recognised for the hard work I put into my final recital. It is a privilege and will help in so many different aspects at such a critical time as I move into my professional career.” Zoe Lima Pascoal (Winner): "I'm very honoured and grateful to be selected for the Anjool Maldé Jazz Prize. I'll be using my award to help cover the equipment and travel I will need to develop my career." YOUNG SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR (sponsor and co-host: Localgiving Foundation). WINNER: Joan Oluwabusola Omolola Idowu, Founder of Several Seats: www.severalseats.org (Photo- Winner Joan Idowu with her Award, courtesy Self/Local Giving Foundation)  Judge Betsy Fore (the highly acclaimed serial entrepreneur and founder of Tiny Organics - www.tinyorganics.com): “I am so impressed with Joan’s impact she has built through art therapy and mental health support to empower minority women to thrive in their careers and life. The traction that Several Seats has achieved since launch is amazing and allowed thousands to lead a purposeful life filled with passion. I look forward to following the future impact the Several Seats programs and team will continue to make.” Tom Latchford (Award Sponsor & Chairman, Localgiving Foundation): “I’m delighted that Several Seats was chosen to win the award, and such a relevant organisation to the times we live in and for honouring the memory of Anjool. Localgiving Foundation is passionate about bringing recognition to the inspiring work of young entrepreneurs tackling the social challenges of our times, and Several Seats is a shining example.” Joan Idowu (Winner): “Several Seats have allowed me not only hear the untold stories of the women in my community but invite them to take a seat at the table to have their voices heard. I love what I do and feel inspired when our small changes make a huge impact. Thank you for the award and I look forward using the money to reach more community groups and grow our initiatives further. A huge thank you to the Anjool Maldé Memorial Trust and Localgiving for supporting our vision and the work we aim to do!” ANJOOL MALDÉ SCHOLARSHIP (co-hosts St Peter’s College Oxford) WINNERS: Reuben Leyland (Engineering), Tanya Watson (Chemistry), Marcus Wells (History), Emma Wiggetts (History), Anna Williams (Geography). (Photo – Scholarship Winners with Prof Moloney, Dr Tuffnell and Prof Buchanan, courtesy Edmund Blok/SPC)  Professor Judith Buchanan (Master, St Peter's College, Oxford): “In remembering our former student Anjool, this excellent scholarship scheme brings both significant encouragement and material support to young lives at a crucial point in their studies. We are delighted, year on year, to see the attributes and achievements that it recognises and the real difference that it makes. The awards continue to do good in so many ways. Apart from anything else, the moments at the awards ceremony when the tutor tells the student why they have picked them out as special, and the student's face in response, are a wonderful thing!” PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS (Lead Sponsor and Judge Reuben Kench, co-hosts Northern School of Art) WINNERS: Rachel Marsh (Photographic Practice), Rachel Draper (Commercial Photography) (Photos - Rachel Marsh with Artwork, Rachel Draper with Artwork, photos courtesy NSA)
 Judge Reuben Kench on Rachel Marsh: “Rachel Marsh’s practice is evolving and progressing, with an evident determination and seriousness of intent. The Trustees of the Anjool Maldé Awards are delighted to acknowledge Rachel Marsh’s originality, distinctiveness and technical control of materials and techniques.” Rachel Marsh (Winner): “This is incredible. I really did find producing the work and then how to exhibit it a challenge. Especially the group crits and visits form VLs. However, this award gives me so much confidence and belief in my work. Thank you to the Foundation for this recognition.” Judge Reuben Kench on Rachel Draper: “Rachel Draper has created something rooted in the familiar language of marketing and consumerism, but unexpectedly theatrical and beguiling. She draws us in to a non-threatening scene, dazzled by drapery, colour and movement. There we discover that life is not so simple, there are precursors and consequences, illuminating the crucial issue of unsustainable consumerism.” Rachel Draper (Winner): “Wow! The girl who could barely operate a camera when she started! Thank you so much for all the help. I’ve worked so hard on this. So glad my vision is understood!” YOUNG JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR (co-hosts Queen's University Belfast WINNER: Christopher Molloy for his short film The Quiet, Uncredited Photographer (Photos – Christopher Molloy with his Award, courtesy Self, with a Still alongside from his award winning film).
Judge Richard O’Sullivan (Senior Lecturer in Film and Convenor, MA in Film, Queen’s University, Belfast): “Christopher Molloy’s ‘The Quiet, Uncredited Photographer’ is beautifully filmed and conceptually rich, and prompts us to consider the challenges of portraying the lives of those we love, that ubiquitous aim of much personal documentary. The film evokes a poignant connection to the filmmaker’s mother which is truly potent in emotional terms. The judges were agreed that this meditation on the image and the power of family stood out amongst the excellent films made in the MA Film this year.” Christopher Molloy (Winner): “I feel a deep privilege and am extremely humbled in accepting the Anjool Maldé ‘Journalist of the Year’ Award. The film at its core speaks of the transcendent bond between family, and how analogue printed photographs grant us a tangible reminder of this. This film means a lot to me on a personal level, and to know that it is valued by others is a wonderful addition. I will take the confidence gained from receiving the Anjool Maldé Award and devote it to my future artistic endeavours. Thank you.” YOUNG INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR (co-hosts Innovate UK) WINNER: Silvia Juan Lin, Founder of Tycho MedLink, the immersive-technology inspired aid for dementia sufferers: www.tychomedlink.co.uk (Photo not supplied) Judge Raj Dey MBE (Founder & CEO of Learnerbly. https://www.learnerbly.com): “Silvia’s story is inspiring – having seen first-hand the devastating impact of her uncle’s stroke she was spurred into action to help. Her app is bringing cognitive rehabilitation into modern age; making it accessible using AI and AR to ensure people can take control of their rehabilitation and that their recovery can be personalised based on their symptoms. A fantastic achievement, Silvia, very well done. Wishing you every success going forward.” Silvia Lin (Winner): “I am delighted to have received the Young Innovator of the Year 2023 award from the Anjool Maldé Trust. As the founder of 'Tycho MedLink', I've experienced the rollercoaster journey of entrepreneurship, filled with challenges and triumphs. Throughout this past year, I have been guided and supported by fellow Young Innovators and mentors who have been invaluable in helping me overcome obstacles. By harnessing the potential of Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality, I aim to make personalised cognitive rehabilitation accessible to all through our product. This award fuels my determination to push boundaries and make a positive impact on those we serve.” THE TRUST: Congratulations to all the Winners and a special Thank You to all our co-hosts, judges, sponsors and supporters. As we prepare to welcome a new batch of winners for the coming year, we wish to report that some changes are expected especially in view of some milestone achievements in 2023 with several awards. 2022 AWARDS  Anjool Maldé Awards 2022 2022 was another extraordinary year of some great achievements especially in the aftermath of Covid demanding considerable readjustments. Some 12 remarkable individuals won awards with prize money across 6 categories. ANJOOL MALDÉ YOUNG SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR (sponsor and co-host: Localgiving Foundation) WINNER: Chamiah Dewey https://chamiahdeweyfashion.com (photo courtesy Self) Judge Tom Latchford (Chairman, Localgiving Foundation): I was so impressed by Chamiah's unique blend of creativity and social conscience. Her stunning fashion designs are already empowering an under-represented group to feel beautiful and dignified. With her men's collection due for release, and plenty of fashion shows and festivals on the horizon, the future looks bright for Chamiah Dewey Fashion, as well as the short stature people this brilliant business helps to celebrate! Chamiah: As social entrepreneurs, we often work alone, without much guidance or assistance, so to be recognised for my extensive work for the short stature community is what keeps me going! Until now, the short stature and Dwarfism community has been forgotten about and ignored by the fashion industry: we at Chamiah Dewey Fashion are here to change that, and with awards such as this one we are able to continue our work to improve social equality and produce positive representations of little people to the mainstream media. I am so thrilled to be awarded the Anjool Maldé Young Social Entrepreneur award 2022! ANJOOL MALDÉ YOUNG INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR (co-hosts Innovate UK) WINNER: Mihir Sheth for his enterprise Inspiritus Health.(www.inspiritushealth.com) Emily Nott (Head of Diversity & Inclusion Programmes at Innovate UK- co-hosts): Innovate UK is proud to be working with the Anjool Maldé Trust on the Young Innovator of the Year Award 2022. This award is very well deserved, and we're excited to see where Mihir’s inspiring journey will take him next. Please join us in congratulating Mihir as well as all the Young Innovators who applied. It is through initiatives like these, and with the generous support of partners like the Anjool Maldé Trust, that we will ensure innovation knows no limits by continuing to inspire, involve, and invest in the next generation of diverse innovators. Judge Maggie Dugan (Founder/CEO Inclusive Innovation): Selecting one from among this group of curious, ingenious, dedicated, and passionate innovators was the hardest task I’ve encountered in a while. Selecting Mihir as winner she said: Innovation stems from asking the right question, and Mihir did just that by reframing the challenge to 'How might we get patients OFF the ventilator?'. I am inspired by his desire to bring under-represented voices; we absolutely need to hear more from minorities, and the patients are critical in health care innovation Mihir: I am incredibly honoured to have been selected by the Anjool Maldé Trust as the Young Innovator of the Year 2022. I would like to thank my fellow Young Innovators, without whose wholehearted, kind, and inspiring support, I may not have overcome the challenges of this last year. Winning this award is a huge vote of confidence in the ethos of Inspiritus Health, which follows the principles of need-led innovation to address a pressing problem in healthcare - Mechanical Ventilation.  Photo Mihir Sheth courtesy Self ANJOOL MALDÉ SCHOLARSHIP (co-hosts St Peter’s College Oxford) WINNERS: Weronika Galka (Jurisprudence, 2019), Solace Hussein (Engineering Science, 2018), Krzysztof Kropidlowski (PPE, 2019) and Abigail MacBain (Earth Sciences, 2019). Photos: Winners (clockwise) with presenters Professor Judith Buchanan (College Master) and Gemma Shaw (Friend of the Trust)- photos courtesy St Peter's College
Professor Judith Buchanan (Master, St Peter's College, Oxford): In remembering Anjool, this excellent scholarship scheme brings both significant encouragement and material support to young lives at a crucial point in their studies and we are delighted, year on year, to see the attributes and achievements that it recognises and the real difference that it makes. And to present this year’s fine awardees with their certificates in the presence of Anjool’s parents and friends was particularly special. ANJOOL MALDÉ PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS (Lead Sponsor and Judge Reuben Kench, co-hosts Northern School of Art) WINNERS: Debbie Todd (Fine Art), John Mannick (Commercial Art) Judge Reuben Kench on Debbie Todd: Debbie’s work is layered and open-ended, setting all sorts of questions running. The treatment of the white-wall space as the wood-panelled room of a museum or stately home, evoke the sort of still-life and portraiture collection that connotes status and assumed beauty. Debbie: I am thrilled to receive this prestigious award in recognition of my photography project. Being recognised at this is amazing. The award will not only help me continue with my work financially it also inspires me to continue developing my practice and career.
ANJOOL MALDÉ YOUNG JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR (co-hosts Queen's University Belfast) JOINT WINNERS: Yilin Cao, Fangzhou Yang, Ya Li for their Documentary 'The Gift Tree'
Frank Delaney (Awards Convenor & Subject Lead for Broadcast Production, Film Studies & Broadcast Production, QUB): The Gift Tree is a documentary that is timely and addresses an issue that is current and important globally. The judging was unanimous, and the panel recognised the quality of the students’ project both technically and narratively. Winners' Statement: The Anjool Maldé Journalism Award brings important value to the three of us. Our documentary – The Gift Tree - tells the story of Belfast's 'One Million Trees' environmental programme against the backdrop of Net-Zero Carbon Belfast plan. We made this documentary with the hope that it can reflect the value of a Net-Zero Carbon city and the need to protect the environment, thus calling on everyone to contribute to environmental protection. The Award is proof of the results of our efforts, a testament to the value of this work, and a huge motivation for us. ANJOOL MALDÉ JAZZ PRIZE (co-hosts Guildhall School of Music & Drama) WINNER: Tom Potter (Jazz Drums) Jules Jackson (Assistant Deputy Head of Jazz at GSMD): Not only was Tom’s recital on a truly exceptional level, the musicality and rhythmic feel with which he plays the drums is of a standard to be expected from the most internationally recognised and respected musicians. With everything I’ve heard him play, jazz or otherwise, he brings out the best in the musicians around him and has the audience transfixed on every note Tom: I’m so delighted to receive the Anjool Maldé Jazz Prize after an amazing 4 years of studying at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. I’m very grateful to have been chosen and I plan on using the award to invest in my own project to help further develop my career as a musician. Photo: Winner Tom Potter being presented by Professor Jonathan Vaughan (GSMD Principal) 
2020 Update Delayed this year due to Covid-19, we warmly congratulate all the winners who bring a special edge to the awards this year for having delivered superb results in the most trying of circumstances. And our grateful thanks go to all our co-hosts and supporters who rallied to deliver on the awards despite several difficult challenges. Press Release here .
(Photos courtesy Maya Lingam) Zoe Jones (Innovate UK): Maya impressed the judges with her focus, leadership and commitment to grow EcoSpot from idea to product, especially through her participation in the Founders Door programme, delivered by Your Startup Your Story. Maya’s business idea is impact-focused and compelling, which will contribute to driving forward sustainable innovation in the future. Maya upon winning: It's such an honour… I hugely appreciate the recognition. EcoSpot (https://www.ecospot.io/) is an app that engages children, parents and teachers with sustainability, both at school and at home. We use gamification and collective action to foster lasting behaviour change in the next generation. This prize has been a great help in supporting our product development as we work to introduce climate education to the UK, and empower the youngest members of society to be advocates for the planet. ANJOOL MALDÉ SCHOLARSHIP (for scholarship and citizenship, co-hosts St Peter’s College Oxford) Winners: (clockwise in photo 1 - with College Master Professor Judith Buchanon – photo taken pre-Covid hence in group):
Professor Judith Buchanan (Master of St Peter's College): We are enormously proud of this excellent scholarship scheme. We love the fact that it both warmly memorialises Anjool and helpfully supports current students of striking promise, making a tangible difference to fine young lives at a crucial point in their studies.” Ella Ditri (2018 Winner upon receiving her degree results earlier in the year): I recently obtained a First in my degree overall, and I just wanted to express how much receiving the award meant to me, and how much it bolstered my confidence. I will be forever grateful for the encouragement that the Anjool Maldé Award gave me - the pride in having won the award and the confidence it gave me really encouraged me to keep working hard and to feel l I could achieve any goals that I set my mind to. ANJOOL MALDÉ PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS (co-sponsor Reuben Kench, co-hosts Northern School of Art) Winners: Chloe Sykes (Fine Art), Rick Snowden (Commercial Art)
Judges on Chloe: Chloe’s work is understated and there is a well-developed narrative between the people and place. The portraits are quiet and contemplative. Chloe has a strong mechanism of looking at the person and then at their work or their view, creating an interesting narrative. Chloe: I am very thankful to have been selected for the Anjool Maldé award. I feel extremely honoured and would like to thank everyone who has helped me with my photographic journey so far. The award has given me the confidence boost I feel I need to persevere through these tough times, and for that I am very grateful. (photos of Chloe with portfolio sample alongside, courtesy self)
 Judges on Rick: Rick’s work shows great compositions and beguiling negative shapes, he is aware of photography as a medium and also of its cultural baggage and symbolism. His images are filmic and evocative. They are luxurious in their use of black to flatten and draw us in to the picture’s internal space. Rick: This is indeed an unparalleled delight. I had rather hoped to be acknowledged for my hard work in the realm of Commercial Photography and today I was. I am anxious my career should progress so this award kindly bestowed upon me from the Anjool Maldé Trust will go towards my journey of achieving the dream I hold so dear and I thank you. (Photo with sample work alongside – courtesy Rick Snowden) The Dean Brodrick Award for Graphic Design - winner: Haydn White The Trust was pleased to award prize money to Haydn White (the Dean Brodrick Award is a long running memorial Award run by the Northern School of Art). NSA on Haydn White: The Award is proudly awarded this year to Haydn White in recognition for his achievement - we have every confidence we will continue to see great things from him. Haydn never fails to surprise us with his ideas and innovation. Since joining us last year, Haydn can always be spotted in the studios working every chance he has, his commitment and dedication to develop as a designer is second to none. Well done Haydn.
ANJOOL MALDÉ JOURNALISM AWARD (co-hosts Queen’s University Belfast) Winner: Kim Montgomery
Frank Delaney: (Subject Lead for Broadcast Production & Awards Convenor, Queen's University Belfast): The Judges declared KIm a clear winner for her 25 minute radio documentary "43 Days" grounded in thorough research and strong journalistic value. In this documentary Kim revisits a painful, controversial recent period of history in Northern Ireland -- the Belfast Rape trial of 2018 -- which divided public opinion, shook the sporting sector to its core and raised big questions concerning sexual consent and the fairness of legal processes surrounding rape in Northern Ireland. Don Duncan: (Project supervisor and Lecturer in Broadcast Practice, Broadcast Production, QUB):"43 Days" is public service journalism at its best. In it, Kim navigates complex and sensitive issues, reaching the humanity at the core of the story with flawless ethics and even compassion. Kim: I was so touched to have been nominated for and humbled to receive the Anjool Malde Journalism prize for my work ‘43 Days.’ which was produced as part of my QUB Masters in Media and Broadcast Production 2019/20. This award has dramatically increased my confidence and will be the driving force behind my further development and career aspirations in this innovative and exciting industry. The Radio Documentary ’43 days’, will I hope shed further light on the public discourse surrounding a high-profile rape trial in Belfast. 43 Days’ - https://open.spotify.com/show/5evCjiU82KsGPIKGm6kejy ANJOOL MALDÉ JAZZ PRIZE (co-hosts Guildhall School of Music & Drama) Winner: Leon Stenning
Malcolm Edmonstone (Head of Jazz, GSMD): I’m so delighted that Leon received the Anjool Maldé Jazz Prize this year. He achieved his Master of Music in Performance with Distinction, with Guitar being his Principal Study - his recital was of genuine professional standard. Prior to his studentship at the Guildhall School, Leon enjoyed a successful career with playing jazz guitar within the London jazz scene and returned to study to enhance his already enviable skill set. He has been such a delight to have in the department and remains with us this year as a Jazz Fellow. I look forward to working with him and seeing what comes next for this most talented musician. Leon: I feel honoured and blessed to receive the Anjool Maldé Jazz Prize, I almost fell off my seat when I was told I’d won an award! As a father of two I was deeply moved by Anjool’s story and I’m very grateful to be this years’ recipient. It is very likely that I will use the proceeds of the award to pay for studio time to record some original music, something that is long overdue. It may also contribute to some Christmas treats for my family; without their support, the opportunity to study at this time in my life would have been impossible.(photos courtesy self, recent performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=563PBmFx3QM&feature=emb_logo) THE ANJOOL MALDÉ SOCIAL ENTERPRISE AWARD was the sole casualty of Covid-19 for 2020. Tom Latchford as Award Ssponsor regrets this and looks forward to resuming the award for 2021 as part of his ambitious plans for LocalGiving that he is a Founder/Chair of. Warm Congratulations again to all the wonderful 2020 Winners. 2019 Update 10th Anniversary Commemoration: the Trust doubled up the winners and/or prize money for 2019 as a 1oth Anniversary commemorative gesture - we extend our warmest congratulations to this year's exciting group of outstanding young individuals and wish them well for the future. Rick Saunders, Anjool's Senior Manager during his time at Deutche Bank: 'As befits the memory of one who was such a positive catalyst in life this Trust has secured a legacy for Jools that ensures he continues to light up lives ten years after he has gone. This year, fittingly, the number of awards granted since inception will exceed 100. Remarkable’. INAUGURAL AWARD IN INNOVATION– Young Innovator of the Year (co-hosts Innovate UK) Winner: Adam Root, founder of Inheriting Earth www.inheriting-earth.com (Photo – Adam Root with presenter Emily Nott courtesy Innovate UK)  Emily Nott (Head of Diversity & Inclusion Programmes, Innovate UK): ‘Innovate UK is proud to be working with the Anjool Maldé Trust on the Young Innovator of the Year Award – 2019’. ‘The Ideas Mean Business campaign is a collaboration between Innovate UK and The Prince’s Trust to engage and inspire young innovators from diverse backgrounds. The programme supported 24 young innovators, who each received one-on-one coaching from an innovation champion, funding to support development of their business and an allowance to cover living costs. Our judging panel were tasked to select one young innovator from the current cohort who had shown the greatest progress throughout and since the award. They selected Adam Root of Inheriting Earth: ‘Adam has made exceptional progress since receiving the Ideas Means Business award. He is now growing his team and has recently secured a large Innovate UK R&D grant. This award is very well deserved and we're excited to see where Adam’s inspiring journey with Inheriting Earth goes next’ Adam: ‘It’s a great privilege and honour to receive this award, and to be recognised by the Anjool Maldé Trust as Young Innovator of the Year 2019. Innovate UK’s Ideas Mean Business programme has been fantastic in supporting young innovators like myself. My business, Inheriting Earth, is taking action by developing solutions to stop microfibre plastic pollution at source. This award will allow us to continue our research and development to stop the 8 million tonnes of plastic waste that is released into the ocean every year’ SOCIAL ENTERPRISE - Young Social Entrepreneur of the Year (sponsor Raising IT) Winner: Mary Otumahana, founder of The RecordShop Runner-Up: Tomas Wilson, founder of OsNosh Photos – Mary Otumahana courtesy self, Tomas Wilson courtesy self (below)
On Mary Otumahana - Tom Latchford (CEO of Raising IT and awards sponsor): ‘The difference that The RecordShop www.therecshop.co.uk is making to opportunities that people have in north London is clear. Jools was incredibly passionate about music himself, so recognising Mary and her work supporting aspiring artists is very fitting. Mary: ‘I feel so honoured to receive this award and truly appreciate it. Being a social entrepreneur is extremely important to me and to be recognised for all the hard work and dedication behind The RecordShop motivates me to keep going’. On Tomas Wilson - Mel Guest (Awards Manager for Raising IT ) : ‘We were really struck by the impact that OsNosh, a community kitchen in Oswestry - www.osnosh.co.uk - is having in so many areas of their local community and their approach to using food which would otherwise be wasted. Tomas really deserves this recognition’. Tomas: ‘It was very humbling to receive this award. If I'd have been told a year ago I would win an award I wouldn't have believed it. It's great to have our hard work recognised. The prize money is going towards supporting OsNosh continue our work for another year’. SCHOLARSHIP (co-hosts St Peter’s College, Oxford) Winners: Katie McAllister (Law Y3), Georgina Hayward (History Y3), Bethany Clarke (Maths Y2), Poppy Robertson (German Y2), David Schramm (Biochemistry Y2), Francesca Chapman (PPE Y2) and Ellie Murray (English Y2) (Photos – Scholars (L to R) as above with presenter Master of College Mark Damazer CBE courtesy SPC and Ellie Murray courtesy self) - below   Monica Popa (Head of Development): ‘The Anjool Maldé awards are unique at St Peter’s - the winners must demonstrate at least two key attributes. To begin with, they must be academically very able: they must stand out from among all our other very able students. And above this, they must also demonstrate in some clear way how they helped sustain and build the College community as a whole’. ‘This year’s award holders have demonstrated their engagement with the college community through their work in creating a sustainable and responsible environment in college, mentoring kids in state schools in the UK, as well as in rural places in China, running maths camps for children in Kenya and helping with admissions and open days in college. Making time on top of their challenging academic work and pressing exams preparation’. The Trust extends its grateful thanks to Mark Damazer CBE, the Master of St Peter's College, Anjool's alma mater, who is to leave his post after 10 years this year. He has been key to the success of the Anjool Maldé Scholarship that he helped found as part of St Peter's College 50th anniversary celebrations back in 2011 - an award he took great interest in and personally presented each year. Thank you and best wishes, Mark JOURNALISM – Young Journalist of the Year (co-hosts School of Arts, English & Languages, QUB, Belfast) Winners: Zoe Tweedy & Ryan Elliman Photo 1: Zoe Tweedy with Dr Stephano Baschiera, Photo 2: Ryan Elliman (right) with Dr John D’Arcy (left) below- courtesy SAEL, QUB
MUSIC – the Jazz Prize (co-hosts Guildhall School of Music & Drama) Winners: Vocalist – Frederick Bennett (MMus Jazz Voice) Instrumentalist – Floyer Sydenham (BMus Jazz Drums) Photo – Jazz Prize winners Frederick Bennett and Floyer Sydenham courtesy GSMD  Prof Malcolm Edmonstone (Head of Jazz): ‘At the Guildhall School we are thrilled to have hosted the Anjool Maldé Jazz Prize since its launch in 2013, as too this year to have been offered a second award as a 10th Anniversary commemoration; recipients have gone on to enjoy diverse and illustrious careers in the music industry and the support of the trust at this crucial first stage of their professional lives has been invaluable. We are indebted to the Trust for its continued support’. Freddie Benedict gave a vocal recital of the highest order; both his voice and improvisational ability are at the top level, beyond what would be expected for an artist of his age. I have no doubt that a long and fruitful career lies ahead of him as he takes the tools and knowledge gained in his studies and uses them to further his artistic voice’. ‘Drummer Floyer Sydenham presented a recital which showcased not only his considerable skills at the drumset but also a refined and mature ensemble concept, one which belies his age. He has the skillset to be a drummer at the top of this profession, not limited by style or technique but truly the type of musician that we are proud to train at the Guildhall School – ready for pretty much anything the profession could demand of him’. Freddie: ’I’m absolutely delighted to have received this year’s Anjool Maldé Jazz Prize. I shall look forward to using the prize money to buy a new microphone or a mini electronic keyboard that can plug into the side of my computer. That way, I can produce more content and hopefully more sonic treats for you all in due course'. Floyer: ‘I am delighted and truly grateful to receive the Anjool Maldé prize. I hope to purchase either a new snare drum or cymbal stack with the prize money, to add to my drum set up. The variety of music that I play requires a wide span of different sounds and textures and so I am always looking to expand my sonic palette.’ PHOTOGRAPHY (co-sponsor Reuben Kench, co-hosts Northern School of Art (NSA)). Winners: Tracey Thomas (Fine Art), Daniel Potts (Commercial Art), Morgan Briggs (Graphic Design) Photos Tracy Thomas, Daniel Potts, Morgan Briggs – below in order, courtesy NSA  Jamie Macdonald (Programme Leader): ‘The Anjool Maldé Photography Awards celebrate the best talents in Photography, one for the Fine Art Pathway and one for the Commercial Pathway . The work of Tracey Thomas, winner of Fine Art pathway, investigates a number of social contexts and explores traditional and digital photographic outputs. Her work impressed the judges in that it challenges sensitive issues of identity and representation. She makes individually hand-crafted photographic prints first in the darkroom and then applies digital processes for the output of large-scale works as displayed in the exhibition. Her work indicates exciting potential areas for future commissions and/or post graduate study. Tracey: I feel very honoured to be selected for this award and would like to thank Anjool Maldé Memorial Trust and Reuben Kench (and the selection panel) for this honour. After graduation I wish to continue with my studies as well as using film. I have had the pleasure of using the equipment at The Northern School of Art particularly the large format cameras, this became the camera of choice for my major project and the generous prize fund will be put towards purchasing my own which will help me continue with my practice.  Dan Potts was selected winner of the Commercial pathway for his demonstrable technical and transferable skills needed to be a successful practitioner in the contemporary markets of the commercial photography industry. The judges were drawn to the work driven by his technique – he displays an energy in finding his own voice; and a seriousness in pursuit as a confident communicator and commercial photographer within the expanding ‘digital age’.
2018 Awards information and photos below, report here Social Enterprise - Young Social Entrepreneur of the Year (co-hosts Raising IT) Inaugural Winner: KATIE BUCKINGHAM  Tom Latchford (award sponsor) and Peter Doherty (award manager), both of Raising IT, announced: “Some impressive entries were received and, from our shortlist of four, the judge, Marcelle Speller OBE, chose Katie Buckingham and her social enterprise ‘Altruist Enterprises’ https://altruistuk.com/ as the winning entry. Marcelle picked Katie as the overall winner because her fantastic social enterprise had a clear revenue model and she had undertaken research and training programmes in the field it addressed”. Katie: “I was so pleased when I heard that I had been awarded Young Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2018. At Altruist Enterprises, we are passionate about raising awareness of mental health and increasing understanding, knowledge and confidence around the issue within workplaces and schools. This award will enable us to further develop our training programmes to ensure that one day, mental health is treated in the same way as physical health”. The Anjool Maldé Scholarship (co-hosts St Peter's College, Oxford) - Winners: TITUS-STEFAN DASCULU (Physics), ISABELLE SCHEYD (History), JEFRI HO (Geography), EMILY BAMBER (Earth Sciences), HAMISH DE NETT (Theology & Religion), ELLA DITRI (History) , KERENZA HURR (Music) (L to R below) 
ENTERPRISE & INNOVATION - UK Start Up Student of the Year (co-hosts Young Enterprise) Winner: SOPHIE WESTWOOD of West College Scotland (photo courtesy Loughborough College the event hosts)  Young Enterprise Scotland: “Sophie Westwood from West College Scotland was judged the worthy winner in recognition of the commitment and application she had shown in her leadership role running and managing the youth company Minds of Young Artists. She would be a great role model for many young people living across the UK looking to develop their potential through immersion in enterprise and to flourish in the process as Sophie herself clearly has”. Sophie: Winning this award has been extremely beneficial - not only have I got recognition for my hard work but the prize money will also help me in various ways to advance in my career – thank you so much". JOURNALISM (co-hosts Anita Howman & John Jewell, Cardiff University) Winner: ELIZABETH PRESTIDGE of Cardiff School of Journalism, Media & Culture (Below: Libbi with Anita Howman of Cardiff Engineering School (on behalf of the Trust) and John Jewell of the Cardiff School of Journalism, Media & Culture - photos courtesy CSJM)
Libbi: "To be receiving the Anjool Maldé Journalism Award fills me with happiness and thanks. As I take my first steps into the world of work as Programme Coordinator for the youth development organisation UpRising in Cardiff, I intend to put the award money to good use: most of it into savings to help me set up in my new role - and perhaps just a little bit spent on celebrating my graduation in a few weeks' time! I am so grateful, thank you so much". PHOTOGRAPHY (co-sponsor Reuben Kench, co-hosts Cleveland College of Art & Design). Winners: JOHN McCABE (Fine Art), JAMIE TYERMAN (Commercial Art), RORY HENDERSON (Graphics)  Jamie Tyerman on the left and John McCabe on the right with the college PrincipaL Martin Raby, Below: John McCabe with his portfolio exhibits and Rory Henderson on the right (photos courtesy CCAD). College on John McCabe (Fine Art Winner): “John is a talented student - during his time on the BA programme he has both matured and developed a particular style of documentary photography. This has been underpinned by his fascination with the genre of street and documentary photography.” John: “Winning this award came as a great surprise, but it is quite an honour to be recognised in this way. The prize is extremely welcome as it will help me to buy some much needed equipment to help me on my way. Photography can be an expense business in which to become established”. College on Jamie Tyerman (Commercial Art Winner): “Jamie is a talented hard working student whose passion and energy in the pursuit of his subject – photography – has led in him into a range of different areas and vocations. He has demonstrated and maintained outstanding studentship and his positive committed approach makes him a deserving winner”. Jamie: ‘I am immensely proud and honoured to receive this award. I intend to continue to maintain and develop my practice, especially in sports and fashion photography. This prize money will certainly help me with the expenses I need to invest to develop a freelance business”. College on Rory Henderson the winner of The Dean Brodrick Award for Graphic Design: “Rory Henderson has demonstrated excellent all round talents in typography, digital design and motion graphics. He is also an accomplished writer, and very much an intellectual thinker, who will undoubtedly go onto achieve great things”. Rory: “After my Degree I aim to take on an internship at Grace Church Hartlepool, whilst working on my freelance business. In the near future, I will be able to continue my studies to Masters Degree level, which will research typography and the Bible. Therefore, this prize money is welcome contribution to funding the next phase of my education”. The Trust was delighted to be able to present Rory with prize money in recognition of his achievement.
 JAZZ PRIZE (co-hosts Guildhall School of Music & Drama) Winner: ROSINA BULLEN – Vocalist (photo courtesy GSMD) Megan Gibbs (Award Manager, GSMD): “Rosina, a Vocal Jazz student, received the highest mark - she was thrilled, surprised and extremely honoured to be awarded this prize”. Malcolm Edmonstone (Head of Jazz): “Rosie has been an excellent student throughout her time here at the school; she has applied herself with diligence and enthusiasm and delivered a final of exceptional quality. She gained a place to study further at the Manhattan School of Music and we wish her all the very best in her future endeavours.” Rosie: “I’d like to thank Anjool’s Trust so much for awarding me with this prize and the generous gift. I am moving to America to study for a Masters of Music in Jazz Voice at the Manhattan School of Music, so the prize money will really help me in being able to further fund my Jazz studies. Thank you so much again!” Information and photos below, report here The Anjool Maldé Scholarship (co-hosts St Peter's College, Oxford) - Winners: Josie Elliott (Biochemistry), George Needham (Music), Oshi Corbett (Geography), Neha Shah (English), Marina Goodman (Law) (from left below) : 
Enterprise & Innovation Award (co-hosts Young Enterprise) - Winner: HARRY RUDKIN (Loughborough College)  Andy Firr- UK Start Up Manager, Young Enterprise: "Harry led a team to produce and launch their first product the Stud Master, an innovative solution to the frustrating task of altering boot studs. Harry demonstrated professionalism, genuine desire, and perhaps most importantly, realism and entrepreneurial flair and was a truly deserving winner against stiff national competition". Harry: "What an honour it is for me to be the chosen winner of the Enterprise & Innovation award. After reading of the story behind the Anjool Maldé Memorial Trust, Winning the award gives me a huge sense of pride and achievement which has only further motivated me to continue my entrepreneurial endeavours". Journalism Award (co-hosts School of Creative and Cultural Business, Robert Gordon University) - Winner: YANITA GEORGIEVA  College Citation from Dr Nicola Furrie Murphy: Yanita excelled in her journalism studies across all aspects of media production, styles and subject matter. For her dissertation, she sought to investigate and account for Scotland’s safest seat. This research project arose from the acute observation of a genuinely compelling paradox of the electoral dominance of the Lib Dems in Orkney against a background of major political shifts across time and geographical territory elsewhere in the UK. In Investigative Journalism, she produced a radio documentary on the religious cult, popularly known as The Moonies.. Tutors and our external examiner rated her outputs as first class demonstrating sterling professionalism of the highest order". Multi-lingual Yanita was snapped up by the BBC World Service even before she had formully graduated. Yanita: "This award is as humbling as it is unexpected. Journalism is the reason I get up every morning, so this award is an incredible honour. The need for independent, sharp reporting has never been greater and I feel proud to be part of this industry." Samples of her work: Mental Health film documentary here. Radio documentary on a religious cult here. Photography Award (co-hosts Cleveland College of Art & Design and Stockton Council's Arts Division) - Winners: Emma Paling McGough (Commercial Art) and Danny Day (Fine Art)
College Citation: "Emma produced consistently high standard imagery Her dedication and drive to succeed are admirable and the judges fully expect that she will achieve the highest success as she begins her career already establishing herself as a professional creative photographer". "Danny is a very talented conceptual photographer with an incredible passion for the subjects that he surveys, researching and producing some very innovative work that has always caused wide debate and interest with academic staff and his peers. Theres is a stark and strident beauty to his eloquently and sophisticatedly presented work". Emma: "It was fantastic to win the award and I felt very proud to collect it in front of my partner and daughter. To have my work recognised in this way is heartening. The award will enable me to continue to build my portfolio which will help me realise my ambitions of working commercially as a food photographer". Danny: "Being chosen for this Award was indeed surprising and generous too! Considering the very personal perspective portrayed within my work I felt very flattered, and is an affirmation of the hard work put into this major project. I plan to continue developing my personal work throughout the coming years, with the intention of creating images that can be used and shared by others who struggle to express their own emotions. I have a particular interest in my work existing in the contexts of art and photography as form of 'visual therapy' as opposed to conventional talking therapies". The Dean Broderick Memorial Award for Graphic Design - Winner: BEN JOHNSON The Trust was delighted to award an honorarium to the winner of this prize that rewards 'that little something' pointing to a hidden potential and a striking unconventional flair. Cleveland College of Art & Design picked Ben Johnson as the worthy winner. Ben: "I am so thankful for this generous and unexpected prize! Leaving university is a really nerve-racking time that is filled with a lot of uncertainty, so having someone pick you from a group and put their faith and their money into your future gives you that extra bit of confidence and drive to go out and succeed. This prize has done that for me and it will do the same for the generations of graduates to come - thank you". JAZZ PRIZE (co-hosts Guildhall School of Music & Drama) - Winner: INȆS LOUBET FRANCO (photo courtesy GSMD)  Winner Citation from Head of Jazz Malcolm Edmonstone: "Inês gave a recital of the highest quality, displaying a mastery not only of her voice and musical craft, but of material that had a true depth, that went beyond its musical significance and gave a narrative on a much wider level. The panel commented that if this recital had been an album, it would be one to revisit time and again - indeed we very much look forward to hearing what is next for this most talented musician." Inês:: Thank you so much - it feels so good to have my work appreciated. Check out my band here Comments are closed.
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