An alumni award recognising outstanding achievement in the Built
Environment has supported 15 students on its 5th anniversary.
Northumbria alumnus and honorary graduate Adam Serfontein established
the Transformation and Innovation award recognising students who 'go the extra
mile' in the surveying field and strengthening their career prospects.
The former Deputy Chair of the Board of Governors and Estate Management
graduate said: “Any university can only add value to those who embrace the
opportunity and for this reason I have been keen for the last five years to help acknowledge
and celebrate the achievements of those who did just that.
“Northumbria University is a great place and continues to move
from strength to strength. It is very special to see how these prizes add value
to people’s lives, and the community, in its broadest sense. My two children
Jennie and Dan are both Northumbria alumni, and it continues to be a very
important influence in our lives. I am forever in awe of the transformational
effects our University has in many people’s lives.”
The prize recognises
students who have shown initiative, developed industry networks and
engaged in extracurricular activities. It is presented annually to celebrate the
accomplishments of graduating students from three course disciplines; Real
Estate, Quantity Surveying and Building surveying.
2021 prize winner Barney Johnson, BA (Hons) Quantity Surveying, said:
“After reading about the work Adam has secured and undertaken in this
incredible city as a part of Hanro and NE1, it makes me even more honoured to
receive this award. I think that the fact my effort has been recognised with
the award is why I am so proud to receive it. It will certainly inspire me
whilst pursuing future endeavours, in the industry or in my personal life.”
Adam has rewarded
15 students over the past five years, and has motivated many more because of his
success, work ethic and personal links with Northumbria University. Find out how you can support Northumbria students here.
