This is a great opportunity to recognise the achievements and contributions of colleagues who have made a positive impact on your work life during the 2025-26 academic year. Please take a few moments to acknowledge those who work so hard to make your time at work that bit nicer and more enjoyable.
The categories for the awards are:
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Award category
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No. of awards
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Staff/student
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For improving the Department’s environmental sustainability
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1
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Staff OR student
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For the member who best exemplifies the University’s values through their behaviour
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1
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Staff OR student
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For technical/administrative support
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1
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Staff OR student
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For mentorship
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1
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Staff
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For going above and beyond
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1
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Staff OR student
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For public engagement
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2
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1 x PhD student, 1 staff
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For teaching
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2
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1 x PhD student, 1 staff
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For the most supportive PI
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1
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Staff
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For excellence in Health and Safety (new for 2026!)
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1
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Staff OR student OR group
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For inclusive leadership and impact (new for 2026!)
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1
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Staff OR student
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To submit a nomination, please complete the nomination form available here.
As part of the process, you will be asked to provide a short statement outlining:
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Why the individual or team deserves the award, and
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The impact of their actions on you, the wider team and/or the department
These insights are essential in helping the panel determine the award recipients.
You can make as many nominations as you like until COP on 30 May 2026.
Awardees will be recognised at the summer party and will receive a trophy and a voucher.
The winners will also be published on the Department’s web pages.