The judges explained why Aimee's talk stood out:

Aimee’s presentation used a corner shop in Coventry to tell an intriguing and novel story about the era of the 1930s Depression. Ranging from Britain and the United States to the Soviet Union, it opened a window into the varying experiences of this decade across the globe. Well illustrated by relevant facts and figures, it showed how some local communities defied wider trends and flourished, as well as how the Wall Street crash was mobilised in Russia to condemn capitalism and illustrate the benefits of Communism. It offered an alternative economic history of hope and resilience.