Youth STEM Matters Volunteer Earns University Recognition
Éimear Stephenson, Senior Science Communication Editor at Youth STEM Matters, has been recognised with a prestigious Presidential Award for Volunteering by National University of Ireland, Galway.
The award recognises Éimear’s commitment to volunteering and contribution towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals - both at Youth STEM 2030, and through her volunteering at land based charity Green Sod Ireland.
All of the awardees from NUI Galway were celebrated through a virtual awards ceremony in May, which included words of thanks from Mayor of Galway City, Mike Cubbard, and several student volunteers who shared their stories. This marks the 18th year of the ALIVE awards, an initiative at NUI Galway which aims to harness, support and reward students’ voluntary activity across the university campus, Galway city, and wider communities to develop their own practical skills and civic awareness.
On winning the award, Éimear said:
Youth STEM 2030 Founder & CEO, Mhairi McCann added her congratulations:
When asked what she enjoys the most about volunteering, Éimear said:
Students are selected to receive the Presidential Award through a reflection based application process, and the award will also be included and recognised on Éimear’s Diploma Supplement (a record of academic and non-academic achievements) once she graduates university.