In a world where gender diversity is increasingly celebrated and advocated for across various sectors, it’s heartening to see young talents making their mark. Rise, the advocacy group for gender diversity in the broadcast tech sector, recently announced its shortlist for the prestigious RISE Awards, and we’re thrilled to share that two outstanding Year 13 students and one alumni from Global Academy have been nominated for the “Student of the Year” award. This recognition is a testament to their dedication, creativity, and passion for the world of technical media.
The RISE Awards shortlist is the result of the diligent work of judges who carefully reviewed over 300 nominations, encompassing women, men, and companies from diverse roles such as Business, R&D Engineers, Production Support, Product Innovation, Marketer/PR, Rising Star, Sales, and Technical Operations. This year’s awards ceremony, held in partnership with Sky and EMG, will take place on the 7th of November at Troxy in London, with the exciting option to stream the event live.
Rise Founder, Sadie Groom, expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming response to the fifth edition of the Rise Awards:
“We were overwhelmed by the response we had in the fifth year of Rise Awards, with triple the amount of applications we have had in the past. We are grateful for everyone who submitted an entry on the inspiring women in their workplaces and extend big congratulations to all those shortlisted. We all look forward to celebrating amazing women and diversity allies at the 7th of November.”
Now, let’s meet the exceptional Global Academy students and alumni who have been nominated for the highly esteemed “Student of the Year” award:
Esme Murphy – Year 13 Media Business
Esme Murphy is a shining example of the talent nurtured at Global Academy. Her passion for her studies has earned her a spot among the top contenders for the Student of the Year award.
Jess Mcmahon – Year 13 Content Production
Jess Mcmahon is another remarkable individual from Global Academy who has made it to the shortlist for the RISE Awards’ “Student of the Year” category. Jess has been actively getting work experience with Global’s music scheduling team to develop her technical skills.
Rochelle Karabulut – Global Academy Alumni now working at Warner Brothers Discovery
Rochelle Karabulut played a key part of the technical team on Youths Choice during her time at Global Academy making the station stay on air!
These nominations reflect not only the talent within Global Academy but also the school’s commitment to fostering creativity, innovation, and gender diversity in the broadcast sector. As the RISE Awards ceremony approaches, we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of these outstanding Global Academy students. We wish Esme Murphy, Jess McMahon, and Rochelle Karabulut the best of luck in the “Student of the Year” category, and we look forward to seeing them continue to make a positive impact on the world of broadcasting.