Canterbury Festival is delighted to acknowledge the success of Canterbury Christ Church University Events Management graduate, Angel Mudure.

Angel has been awarded the Canterbury Festival Events Management prize for making a significant contribution to the Festival during his degree programme.  This is in recognition of his valued support at Festival events and assistance behind the scenes throughout the year.

Festival Business Manager, Kerry Barber, says "we were delighted to be invited by our Partner and principal sponsor - Canterbury Christ Church University - to consider supporting a student prize.  It provides an opportunity to recognise Angel's loyalty and commitment over the past three years."

"Having recently completed a short internship with the Festival, it's the perfect way to celebrate Angel's academic and personal achievements".

Events Management Programme Director, Jane Lovell says "Volunteering at a variety of events provides valuable experience for Events Management students. Angel's work for Canterbury Festival, conducted alongside his studies, demonstrates organisational skills, commitment and initiative. The prize is well-deserved and an association with such an iconic event will help him succeed in what I'm sure will be a bright future."

Every year Canterbury Festival recruits a group of student volunteers to help with a variety of events, including the Fringe, the Festival's naughty offspring. Volunteering experience with a non profit organisation like the Festival can also lead to employment as was the case for Nikki Parsons, also an Events Management graduate of Canterbury Christ Church University. After dedicating her time two years running in October she was appointed Marketing Assistant for 2011.

To express an interest in becoming a volunteer and to get some events management experience while supporting the Canterbury Festival, please click here or contact Kerry Barber on 01227 452 853 or kerry@canterburyfestival.co.uk.

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