UMP recognises students for hard work during 2022 academic year
This is an annual event held by the university.
It was a night filled with celebrations when the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) hosted its 2022 Co-curricular Awards on Saturday.
These awards recognised individuals and students for their excellent performances and achievements in co-curricular activities such as sports, leadership, societies and residential committees.
The UMP vice chancellor, Prof Thoko Mayekiso, said, “The university places a high premium on these awards. Those of you who will be receiving these awards should be proud of yourselves, because you truly deserve it.
“At UMP, we do not only train our students, but mould them to be future leaders. We prepare students for work and life. Receiving a co-curricular award distinguishes you among your peers and puts you at the forefront of opportunities”.
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The keynote speaker, UMP senior lecturer Dr Ferdinand Niyimbanira, said, “Life is about knowledge, soft skills and good behaviour. All this is what you need to become successful. You are among the students who know that having good marks is not enough. As you are in your journey of discovery. Know that you need development skills and be a team player.”
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Here is the list of winners:
• Residence of the Year Award: Mbombela Campus Building 7
• Society of the Year Award: Enactus UMP Team
• Arts and Culture Group of the Year Award: UMP Models Club
• Sports Team/Club of the Year Award (Females): Mbombela Ladies Football Team
• Overall Sports Team/Club of the Year Award: Mbombela Ladies Football Team
Individual categories:
• Student Representative Council (SRC) Member of the Year Award: Bishop Pilusa
• House Committee Member of the Year Award: Mandy Mafika
• Arts and Culture Choir Member of the Year: Makgatlapetse Phala
• Arts and Culture Performer of the Year: Ndiwanga Maravha
• Society Administrator of the Year: Zanele Mkhatshwa
• Sportsman of the Year Award: Mfungelwa Gule
• Sportswoman of the Year Award: Bongiwe Mahlangu
• The Living and Learning Achiever of the Year: Lethuxolo Nhlophe
• Vice Chancellor’s Excellence Award for Excellence in Leadership – Male student leader: Bathini Madinawe
• Vice Chancellor’s Excellence Award for Excellence in Leadership – Female student leader: Thandeka Mahlangu.
