We’re proud to share the inspiring sustainability stories from this year’s Create Student Awards, which honour the outstanding achievements of students and alumni from the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology.
Held at the Lowry Hotel on Thursday 12 June, the evening featured a celebration dinner and nine awards recognising creativity, innovation, and impact — including the Sustainability Champion Award, which highlights our students’ commitment to a sustainable future. The award was presented by Bec Bennett, Associate Director of Sustainability at Salford.
✨ Meet this year’s Sustainability Champion Finalists:
🏆 Holly Bellack – BA (Hons) Film Production (WINNER)
Winner of the Sustainability Champion Award, Holly applied BAFTA’s Albert Carbon Literacy training to her final film project, actively reducing its carbon footprint. Her work has been selected as a BAFTA Albert case study — a testament to her leadership in sustainable filmmaking.
🌳 Eve Brickhill – BA (Hons) Photography
Eve’s Level 6 project featured a striking tree installation crafted from recycled prints and natural materials. Her use of alternative print methods and sculptural forms offered a powerful reflection on environmental responsibility and sustainable art practices.
👗 Sam Cheng Law – MA Fashion Business and Marketing
Sam’s research into China’s circular economy and sustainable fashion practices earned her a finalist spot. Her symposium paper outlines a transformative roadmap for the textile industry, gaining recognition from industry experts.
Bec Bennett, Associate Director of Sustainability for the University of Salford said “It is incredibly inspiring to see our students actively engaging with and grasping the complexities of sustainability challenges. Their work not only reflects their academic excellence but also their dedication to building a better, more sustainable world.
At the University of Salford, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. From embedding sustainable practices across campus to empowering our students through education, we’re committed to creating positive change for both society and the environment. We want to ensure our learners are supported to develop the knowledge, skills, values and behaviours necessary to be empowered and equipped to take action to support sustainability, and tackle and cope with the environmental, social and economic challenges we face today and in the future.”
🎥 Explore all the finalists’ stories and watch the highlights from the event on our dedicated Create Student Awards 2025 page: Create Student Awards 2025 | University of Salford