NUBS student wins two 'Inspiration Awards for Women'

Undergraduate student Libby Kaluna (BSc Hons Management) has scooped not one but two prestigious national 'Inspiration Awards for Women' at a ceremony that also featured household names such as Kate Winslet, Jessica Ennis and Frances de la Tour. Libby won the awards in the 'Inspirational Student' and 'Next Generation' categories for her tireless charity fundraising activity.

As co-ordinator for Nottingham’s Free Cakes for Kids she pairs families with a volunteer baker to make a special cake for disadvantages or sick children, as well as raising money for the charity herself and this year also collected Christmas gifts for underpriveleged children. Libby has also thrown herself out of and strapped herself onto a plane, organised Zumbathons, comedy nights and set up a group called 'Supporting Young Minds' which helps young people deal with mental health issues.

The Inspiration Awards for Women celebrate the achievements of remarkable women who inspire those around them either through the media or through their astounding achievements in their everyday lives.

The awards ceremony is an uplifting and emotional event where stars and women from every walk of life are celebrated equally in one room. Along with promoting a positive image of women and acknowledging dynamic role models, the event raises money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

The evening is glamorous, uplifting and inspiring. Guests get the chance to mingle with the stars, sit back and listen to music performed by inspirational artists and hear the stories of women who are being celebrated for a whole range of different reasons.