Leeds Beckett Student Wins 2025 Women in Property National Student Award

Leeds Beckett University is proud to announce that Ellen Campbell, a part-time BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology student, has been named the winner of the 2025 Women in Property National Student Awards.

As well as studying for her degree, Ellen works as a trainee Architectural Technologist for Align Property Partners in North Yorkshire, contributing to both residential and commercial projects across the North East. Her success at the national level follows earlier recognition as a regional winner, highlighting her exceptional talent and commitment to the built environment sector.

The Women in Property Student Awards celebrate the next generation of female talent in the built environment, with universities nominating their top students for consideration. Regional winners advance to the national final, where they are challenged on topical industry issues and their own career aspirations. This year, 142 students from 69 universities across the UK participated, with 16 reaching the final round.

Judges praised Ellen for her outstanding knowledge of the industry, her confident and engaging presentation style, and her well-considered answers on issues ranging from resource shortages to population growth. When asked a more personal question - "Who would you most like to have dinner with and why?" - Ellen named comedian Sarah Millican, citing her as an inspiration for her honesty, humility and ability to command a room.

Ellen commented on her achievement: "I'm over the moon to have received this award - it's a true testament to the phrase 'hard work pays off'! It's not always easy but studying for a degree while working full-time has given me immeasurable experience and knowledge. I'm extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to be in a room with so many inspiring women. Sarah Millican, if you're reading this - I'm open to a dinner!"

The national judging panel, chaired by Emma Richman, National Chair of Women in Property and Executive Director of Operations at Peaks & Plains Housing Trust, also included Malik Hussain of Amazon and Susannah Philp of Savills.

Emma Richman said: "As judges, we get almost as much from this process as the students do. They are genuinely inspiring and a reminder of how much we can learn from the next generation entering our industry. My congratulations go to all of them but particularly Ellen, our 2025 winner."

In addition to a trophy, Ellen receives a £1,000 prize, membership of Women in Property and access to the organisation's acclaimed mentoring programme.

The success of Ellen Campbell underscores Leeds Beckett University's ongoing commitment to supporting talented students in the built environment, fostering industry links and promoting diversity and excellence within the sector.

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