Congratulations to all the finalists of this year’s Student Awards.
Winners & Finalists for the 2024 Smarter Travel Student Awards can be viewed here:
Winners were announced on April 25th at the Smarter Travel Student Awards Ceremony at the Lighthouse Cinema, Smithfield.
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Finalists & Winners 2024
Category 1: Engineering & Innovation
Product Design
Finalists
| Project Title | Name of Students | Name of Campus |
| Seat Smart | Daniel Roche, Christine O’Brien, Michael Sadlier, Benjamin Walters, Thomas Sheen | Trinity College Dublin |
| Boundary Beam | Gemma Lanigan, Emmet Townsend | SETU Carlow |
| Ride or Die | Grace Kodia, Killian McMahon, Taryn Gerlach, Marco Carrera, Martin Pinkasevich, Shane Eiffe | Trinity College Dublin |
| The Travel Hoodie | Sean Healy, Ming Ho Choy | SETU Carlow |
| PedalPack | Roisin McGrath, Illia Denysenko | SETU Carlow |
| Get a Grip | Shristi Sapkota, Irina Grigorescu, Julia Kowalska, Yi Qi Maegan Lee | Dublin City University |
| SHIM-E lock | Alisa Kolganova, Eoin Gilmartin, Eli Heffernan | University of Limerick |
| Halo Helmet | Thomas McKenna, Jennifer Bailey, Alana Taylor Peter Hamilton, Eoin Donnelly, Morgan Whelan | Trinity College Dublin |
| Slide Up | Edward Hennessy, Oskar Garcia Garcia De Las Heras. Domhnall O’Gorman, Martin Healy, Colm Kelly, James Hales, Lorcan Geraghty | Trinity College Dublin |
| RideFix | Patricie Koci, Kristyna Drdova | SETU Carlow |
| TFI Plastic-to-Travel Reverse Vending Machines | Emma Michejda, Gabriela Orjuela-Dorado, Iakov Lagutin, Maksim Solodovnikov | University College Dublin |
Winner
| Boundary Beam | Gemma Lanigan, Emmet Townsend | SETU Carlow |
Digital and Concept Design
Finalists
| Project Title | Name of Students | Name of Campus |
| Linear | Eva Thunder, Matilde Pena, Melodie Aremu, Aleena Anna Saji | Dublin City University |
| Shading the Bridge | Mark McMahon, Keith Mulcair, Evelyn Kilcline, Diarmuid Murray, Caoimhe Murray | University of Galway |
| Green Wheels | Adam Oates, Padraig Kelly, David Cooke, Eoghan Jennings, Jason McHugh Dolan, Tadgh Daly, Patrick Mulhern, Charlie Lavin | University Of Galway |
| Link-Up | Ciaran Kinsella, Ryan Freeman | SETU Carlow |
| TFI Move | Dan Coffey, Dan Hatter, Eimear Healy, Louise Archer Kise | University College Dublin |
| Dry All Day | Caoimhe Kelleher, Jessica O’Sullivan, Aidan McLean, Frankie McHugh | University of Galway |
| Turn the Browne Roundabout Green | Michelle Geraghty, Michelle Obermair, Laura Murphy | University of Galway |
| Bike Along – Interactive Biking App | Adel Isbergenova, Ward Boots, Audouin d’Hespel, Anni Schlarmann, Janna Elsarky | University College Dublin |
| Campus Connect Scheme | Cathal De Paor O Tuathail, John Keogh, James Cummins, Eoghan Kelly | University of Galway |
| A UNITRAVEL SYSTEM FOR SETU CARLOW | Giacomo Grech | SETU Carlow |
| Digital Leap Card | Josh Gartland, Rhys Gamble | TU Dublin |
Winner
| Dry All Day | Caoimhe Kelleher, Jessica O’Sullivan, Aidan McLean, Frankie McHugh | University of Galway |
Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Finalists
| Project Title | Name of Students | Name of Campus |
| Pedal to Progress | Holly Swaine, Sarah Jane Keddy, Claudia Quarry | TU Dublin |
| reCycle | Molly Ryan, Jemma Whelan, Sarah Smith | TU Dublin |
| Keep it Moving | Patrick McAndrew, Daniel Coyne, James Cunningham, Patrick Healy | University of Galway |
| Uni-Travel | Gabrielle O’Mahoney, Fiachra Butler, Padraic Freeman, Lija Gaikis, Callum Murray | University College Dublin |
| ColaisteCluster | Jessica Ropotan, Aoife Croke, Katie O’Connell, Ahneshka Kominch | TU Dublin |
| College Carpool | Harry Kavanagh, Mairtin Carr, Darragh O’Callaghan, Cormac Brown | University of Galway |
| Stride Quest | Eoin Green, Jamie Doolan, Caithlyn Dowling, Jake Fitzgerald | TU Dublin |
| Éasca | Hana Ueno, Ming Han, James Brady, Maurycy Krzyzanowski, Senan Karsanov Murphy, John Norton, Harry Maltby, Tadhg Harnett | Trinity College Dublin |
| Campus Cycle | Katie-Mai Teggart, Niamh Murphy, Grace Campbell, Meg Carlyon | TU Dublin |
Winner
| College Carpool | Harry Kavanagh, Mairtin Carr, Darragh O’Callaghan, Cormac Brown | University of Galway |
Category 2: Social Marketing
Marketing & Communications
Finalists
| Project Title | Name of Students | Name of Campus |
| BeWell Fitness App | Evan Burke, Alex Brady, Alexander Judge, Dylan Daly | TU Dublin |
| Leap Online | Ava Van Son, Erin O’Toole, Ellie Kearns, Ava Winston | TU Dublin |
| Eco Go | Mercy Oviarobo, Evija Hodjakova, Jiaxuan Li | TU Dublin |
| Turn the Browne Roundabout Green | Michelle Geraghty, Laura Murphy, Michelle Obermair | University of Galway |
| BikeShare | Hannah Joyce, Grace Cotter, Lauren Doyle, Niamh Donaghue | TU Dublin |
| Share the Ride, Share the Vibe | Natalia Ortiz, Princess Ogunbanwo, Katie O Connor, Chrio Adekoya, Mariam Fellah | TU Dublin |
| EduFit – Burn Calories, Not Carbon | Anthony Vlasov, Jamie Dunne, Oyindamola Shekoni, Jodie Brazil | TU Dublin |
| Leap+ | Alina Rosca, Lily Reid, Mila Reddy, Freya Murray | TU Dublin |
| Lift link app | Lisa Hughes, Kate Heywood Jones, Cian Dawson, Gospel Evbakhavbokun | TU Dublin |
| Student Carpool Karaoke | Jessie Leonard, Lily O’Shaughnessy Amy Murphy, Ryan Mcnamee, Faye O’Neill | TU Dublin |
Winner
| BikeShare | Hannah Joyce, Grace Cotter, Lauren Doyle, Niamh Donaghue | TU Dublin |
Programmes & Advocacy
Finalists
| Project Title | Name of Students | Name of Campus |
| Paw Step | Yelyzaveta Tesolkina, Ariana Bisikirskaite, Shane Mulvany, Sean Walsh | TU Dublin |
| Pathway Perks- college commute incentive club | Eve Gallagher, Grace Cooney, Ava Dunne | TU Dublin |
| Green Mobility | Sammie Deans, Michael Kharkovskiy, Earl Phillips | TU Dublin |
| Game On: Battle of the Colleges | Brenda Giblin, Kelly O Flaherty, Jayden Kelleher, Sophie Griffin | MTU Kerry |
| Step-Up | Emma Counihan | Maynooth University |
| 100 skies of Tralee | Roksana Piatek, Hannah Joy | MTU Kerry |
| Pedal Buddies | Charlotte Bagshaw | MTU Kerry |
Winner
| Game On: Battle of the Colleges | Brenda Giblin, Kelly O Flaherty, Jayden Kelleher, Sophie Griffin | MTU Kerry |
Category 3: Media
Animation
Finalists
| Project Title | Name of Students | Name of Campus |
| EcoSprint | Jenna Keys, Anoop Akampadath, Alan Doherty, Matthew Gallagher, Ciaran Patton | ATU Donegal |
| Now That’s What I Call Smarter Travel | Lauren Dillon | Dunboyne College of Further Education |
| The Hare and the Tortoise | Daria Hres, Angel Rice, Ann Museliani, Doogan Micheal | ATU Donegal |
| Buses with Benefits | Johnson Bangura, Andriea Maxwell, Curt O Rielly, Jimi Adetona | ATU Donegal |
| Don’t go broke, go bike | Ivan Keane | Dunboyne College of Further Education |
| Travel Smart Travel Safe | Aaron Leonard | Dunboyne College of Further Education |
Joint Winners
| The Hare and the Tortoise | Daria Hres, Angel Rice, Ann Museliani, Doogan Micheal | ATU Donegal |
| EcoSprint | Jenna Keys, Anoop Akampadath, Alan Doherty, Matthew Gallagher, Ciaran Patton | ATU Donegal |
Audio
Finalists
| Project Title | Name of Students | Name of Campus |
| Mr. Leapcard | Kai Xin Phua, Ellie Hunt, Adam O’ Leary, Tara Galvin | TUS Midwest |
| Smarter Travel FC, AM, DOB, TOB | Finn Clancy, Aaron Mansfeild, David O Brien, Tuan O Baoill | TUS Midwest |
| Take The Leap | Vitor Cruz, Solomon Onyekachukwu Ikubese, Jason Teefey | TUS Midwest |
| Travel Smarter | Conor Daly | ATU Donegal |
| Cheap As Chips | Jake Flynn, Jordan Clearly, Francis O’Mara | TUS Midwest |
| Travel Smarter Today | Chris Ward, Arkadiusz Derezinski, Jusan Gurung, Ronan Roche | TUS Midwest |
| Make Travel Easy | Joe Cawley, Darragh Sherlock, Dean Justice, Diarmuid McCoy | TUS Midwest |
| Life Can Be Hard Without a Leap Card | Kira Tierney, Seamus O’Dwyer, Stephen Whelan, Katie Moroney | TUS Midwest |
Winner
| Travel Smarter Today | Chris Ward, Arkadiusz Derezinski, Jusan Gurung, Ronan Roche | TUS Midwest |
Graphic Design & Illustration
Finalists
| Project Title | Name of Students | Name of Campus |
| Track to a Brighter Future | Diarmuid O Connor | SETU Waterford |
| Take the Leap to a Greener Future | Holly Gubbins | College of Further Education and Training – Limerick |
| Think Green, Commute Clean | Juliana Wong | SETU Waterford |
| Tap, Travel, Thrive | Nicole Roddy | College of Further Education and Training – Limerick |
| Two wheels, Zero Traffic | Nicole Roddy | College of Further Education and Training – Limerick |
| Take a ride on the green side | Shannon Garvey | SETU Waterford |
| Level Up with Leap Card | Alexandra Doherty | College of Further Education and Training – Limerick |
| Your next destination is only a leap away! | Eoin Keane | College of Further Education and Training – Limerick |
| Leap Card smarter travel | Irene Mcnamara | College of Further Education and Training – Limerick |
| a Green Planet is a Clean Planet | Jacopo Mattia Marconi | SETU Waterford |
| Choose the right route | Irina Kazelnika | College of Further Education and Training – Limerick |
Winner
| Tap, Travel, Thrive | Nicole Roddy | College of Further Education and Training – Limerick |
Video
Finalists
| Project Title | Name of Students | Name of Campus |
| Stuck | Elena Jordan | Maynooth University |
| Hello Pedlo | Solenn cormery | MTU Kerry |
| Pedal! | Ana-Narcisa Pintilie | ATU Donegal |
Winner
| Stuck | Elena Jordan | Maynooth University |
Lecturers Contribution Award
| Myra Lydon | University of Galway |
| Anne Morrissey | Dublin City University |
| Kelly Fincham | University of Galway |
| Emmet Sexton | SETU Carlow |
| Francesco Pilla | University College Dublin |
| Gareth Bennett | Trinity College Dublin |
| Deirdre Treacy | TU Dublin |
| Sheila O’Mahony | MTU Kerry |
| Hilda Burton | TU Dublin |
| Cormac O’Kane | ATU Donegal |
| Clare Blackwell | Dunboyne College of Further Education |
| Roisin Crowley | TUS Midwest |
| Patrick Campbell | ATU Donegal |
| Audrey Fitzgerald | College of FET: Mulgrave Street Campus |
| Sinead O’Riordan | SETU Waterford |