Award categories
Our award categories are designed to reflect the University strategy, and to enable all staff to find a category that is aligned to the work they do.聽
We recognise that there are many endeavours by colleagues across the University that enable success, support our staff and students, and make a significant contribution to the delivery of the University Strategy.
If you're not sure where to start with the nomination or want advice on what category is the best fit, you can sign up to attend one of our in-person drop-in sessions in the Rutland Building, Room 1.01 at any point in the day between 9am-4pm on Wednesday 2nd September or Tuesday 8th September. Please register using our drop-in clinic .
If you want a chat online, you can email the VC awards inbox.
List of categories and awards
Research & Innovation
1. Impactful Research & Innovation
For research and innovation that has delivered significant and sustained impact on society.
2. Collaborative Research & Innovation
For driving forward collaborative partnerships across an institutional theme:
- Climate Change & Net Zero
- Sport Health & Wellbeing
- Vibrant & Inclusive Communities
3. Enabling Research
For creating the culture and/or practical conditions that enable high-quality research.
Education & Student Experience
4. Innovation & Impact in Education
For significant innovation and impact in education provision.
5. Learning & Teaching Excellence
For creating the conditions, both within and outside of our teaching spaces, that significantly enhance the academic experience of our students.
6. Enhancing The Student Experience
For significant impact on the student experience across all aspects of their University life.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
7. EDI Enhancement
For activities that have made the University more equitable, diverse, and inclusive.
8. Advocates & Allies
For activities that have progressed EDI, on behalf of others.
9. Our University Community
For activities that improved the health and wellbeing, and experience of the University community (colleagues and/or students).
Partnerships & International
10. Partnerships Impact
For individuals or teams who have built effective partnerships and collaborations that enhance learning, research, or the University's reputation.
11. International Reputation
For outstanding international research or engagement that has enhanced the University’s global profile and reputation.
12. Global Community
For making a significant contribution to growing an inclusive community of students, staff, and alumni.
Sporting Excellence & Opportunity
13. Distinction In Elite Sport
For outstanding achievement, leadership, or coaching in the world of elite sport.
14. Research Impact In Sport
For research, innovation, or engagement activity that has delivered a significant impact on sports policy, best-practice, or world-class success.
15. Enabling Sporting Opportunity
For creating the practical conditions and culture that enable excellence in sport, health, or wellbeing.
Living The Values
16. Sustainability Champions
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17. Unsung Hero/Heroes
鈥�疐or an impressive response to adversity, or for vital work that deserves broader recognition.
18. Above and Beyond
For supporting the 海角视频 community – through outstanding collaboration or going above and beyond.
Submitting a nomination
We’ve put together some top tips and guidance to consider when making your nomination.
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It is important to me that we take the opportunity through my annual awards, to acknowledge and highlight the most outstanding work of our teams and individuals from across the whole university. I encourage you to nominate those colleagues that you recognise as making a substantial contribution. I look forward to reading the nominations and seeing the finalists at this years鈥� event鈥�