SOCIETY OF THE YEAR AWARDS The annual CSC Society of the Year Awards and Ball were held on 5th March 2014 in the Alexander Hotel. Every year the CSC gives awards in a number of categories to mark outstanding performance in various societies and their events during the previous year. All societies were invited to submit nominations for a number of different categories. Over 140 submissions were received and over two days a panel of judges read submissions, shortlisted and selected a winner in each category. The judging panel was comprised of three CSC Officers - Donal McKeating (Chair), Jonathan Shanahan (Amenities Officer), Ronan Hodson (Honorory Treasurer) and 3 independent judges familiar with society operation - Cian Clynes, Ailbhe Smith and Claire Doyle. The standard of submissions was excellent and the judges were very impressed by the
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trojan work done by societies this year. The sheer number of submissions is testament to how successful this year was for Trinity societies.
Irish accent’. This proved to be one of the most entertaining parts of the evening so kudos to those responsible!
The night itself began with the award ceremony, in which the very deserving winners received their awards and due praise. Dinner followed these announcements with Best Overall Society and Societies Choice being announced after the meal. For the ‘Societies’ Choice’ Award each society present had one vote to select, from a shortlist, the society they believe made the biggest impact on campus this year.
Following this and the BICS representatives announcement a DJ played us in to the early hours of the morning. It’s worth remembering Emma and Lucy were among the first on and the last off the dance floor putting many of us to shame with their moves! I think many will agree that it was one of the best nights in a long time - lots of fun, lots of schmoozing, and very deserving committees and individuals being recognised for all their hard work and success.
Some rogue voting slips managed to find their way onto the tables during this time with some lucky societies up for ‘most ridiculously good-looking committee’, ‘most incestuous committee’, ‘top buzzers’ and five individuals up for ‘most rousing Northern
An absolutely fantastic night was had by all, a lovely final celebration of everything achieved this past year.
Society of the Year: An Cumann Gaelach
Jonathan Shanahan