Cork University Business School (CUBS) proudly hosted its first-ever Student Work Placement Awards, celebrating the outstanding achievements of students across six undergraduate programs: BSc Accounting, BComm, BSc Business Information Systems, BSc Finance, BSc Food Marketing & Entrepreneurship, and BSc International Development.
The awards recognised students who demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and resilience during their work placements, making a lasting impact on their host organisations.
Award Winners
Louise Clarke
Sean O'Leary
Ephrata Yosef
Neasa Goulding
Caoimhe Hazelwood
Amy McCarthy
Eva Copas
Heather O’Connell
Grainne Kearney
Shortlisted Students
Louise Devaney
Tom Dwyer
Lucie O’Neill
Jessica Redfern
Niamh Redmond
Éirann Sheehan Lane
Rossa Bellew
Liam Buckley
Ellie Finnegan
Gift Ubogu
Cillian Walsh
Sorcha O’Brien
Joel Oronsaye
Bryan Smith
Elvie Deane
Dylan Ferris
Sean Burke O'Donoghue
Veronica Colbert McDonagh
Amy Cronin
Aine Geoghegan
The event would not have been possible without the dedication of Jennifer Cunningham and Siobhan Hackett, whose hard work in organising the evening ensured its success. Special thanks were also extended to our Placement Managers and Programme Directors for their commitment to guiding students through their placements.
CUBS also expressed its gratitude to business mentors and host organisations for providing a welcoming and supportive environment, helping students gain invaluable real-world experience.
Dean Professor Anthony McDonnell commended the initiative, highlighting the importance of recognising student success and strengthening industry connections.
The awards mark a significant milestone in CUBS' ongoing mission to prepare students for impactful careers. With this strong foundation, future editions promise to build on this year's success, further celebrating the achievements of our talented students.
