Congratulations to all the finalists of this year’s Student Awards. Winners & Finalists for the 2024 Smarter Travel Student Awards have been listed here.
Winners were announced on April 25th at the Smarter Travel Student Awards Ceremony at the Lighthouse Cinema, Smithfield.
Experience the awards through the image gallery and check out the selected projects using the links in each category below!
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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 |