The First Trust Bank Graduate & Student of the Year Awards - Past Winners

Past Graduates Of The Year 1999 - 2017

• David Humphreys (1999) – captain of the Ulster Rugby team which won the European Cup
• Businessman Mark Ennis – for his contribution to local business and to the University (2000)
• British Airways pilot Captain Bill Hagan – for saving the lives of 400 passengers following a cockpit takeover bid (2001)
• Kilkeel GP Dr Alan Poots – for winning the UK Doctor of the Year (2002)
• Armagh GAA captain Kieran McGeeney – for team leadership & national recognition (2003)
• The late Tyrone Gaelic captain Cormac McAnallen – for personal leadership & achievement (2004)
• Dr Marion Gibson - for her work in the aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami (2005)
• The late Dr Wesley Finegan - for his award-winning book ‘Being a Cancer Patient’s Carer’ (2006)
• Dr Nigel Hart and Dr Roger McMorrow – for climbing Everest and saving the life of a fellow climber on the descent (2007)
• Jonathan Scott – Broadcaster, photographer, writer and wildlife expert (2008)
• The Priests (2009) - Fr David Delargy, Fr Eugene O’Hagan, Fr Martin O’Hagan for their contribution to classical music, universal success in the last twelve months and warmth and charm as ambassadors for Northern Ireland
• Dr Cecil Cyrus - for his contribution to medicine and for his pursuit of improving the standards and quality of life (2010)  
• Francis Campbell (2011) - Significant contribution to society (diplomacy)
• Lord Brian Kerr (2012) -  Distinguished legal career
• Ramona Nicholas (2013) - Award-winning entrepreneur and Dragons Den panel member
• Dr Anita Sands (2014) - Global technology and business leader, public speaker, and advocate for the advancement of women.
• Mr John Leckey (2015) - Former Senior Coroner for Northern Ireland, recognised for his contribution to public service.
• Mr Jonny Bramley (2016) - Executive producer for the BBC specialising in major sporting events, recognised for his significant contribution to over 25 years of broadcasting and sport.
• Mrs Johann Muldoon MBE (2017) - Award winning architect and a champion for women in her field.

Past Students Of The Year 1999 - 2017

• Ms Julie Graham (1999) a profoundly deaf student for her impact on fellow students and staff, her involvement with JUDE and role in local deaf community
• Students Working Overseas Trust (2000) – for their contribution to the lives of others
• Law students Anita Hanna and Paddy McGrath – for winning a world legal debating competition (2001)
• Jo Laurens – for her achievements as a playwright (2002)
• Medevice (Dermot Leonard, Declan Kelly, Darwin McCullough and Andrew Scott)  - for invention of Chronoflow medical pump (2003)
• Lauren Buchanan, from Omagh – for her work with Habitat for Humanity, the Methodist Society, and an after school youth club on the Shankhill Road (2004)
• David Maxwell – for his work on The Gown and Student Radio (2005)
  
• Michael Connolly from Fermanagh and Philip Toner from South Belfast – for setting up ‘ABC for Life’ (2006)
• Yu Huai Zhang (known as Neo) – who was British Council International Student of the Year, and was also recognised for his volunteering efforts and Student Executive role while at Queen’s (2007)
• Marcella Walsh – music student (2008)
• Lisa Collins (2009) – Contribution to SIFE, for setting up Share Uganda & for her community voluntary work
• Vincent Murray (2010) – contribution to student life, inspiration to others, entrepreneurial ambassador
• Therese White (2011) – SWOT, personal achievements (NASA)
• Owen McMeel (2012) – for his outstanding contribution to University life in many entrepreneurial, charity and community projects.
• Aidan Bannon (2013) - for his outstanding contribution to University life in many entrepreneurial, charity and community projects.
• Clare Scullion (now Dr Clare Kettle) (2014) - an exemplary student and leader in sport and volunteering
• Laura Graham (2015) - Dental student recognised for her international academic success and for her role in student music. 
• Diane Murdock (2016) - Computer Science student recognised as a gifted individual, an exemplary master’s student and leader who is both academically and technically respected by her peers and lecturers.
• Gary Mitchell (2017) - a Phd student from the School of Nursing and Midwifery who graduated for a fourth time from Queen's. Chosen for his contribution to the University, the nursing profession and those with dementia.