Our annual Alumni Awards programme recognises and celebrates our graduates who are making a difference, inspiring change, and making a positive impact in the community. The Awards allow us to showcase the amazing talents and achievements of our alumni community, shining a light on their successes.

**Please note nominations for our 2024 awards are now closed** 

Alumni Community Hero Award: Celebrating our alumni who have gone above and beyond to make a positive impact in the local community and who have contributed their time and talents for the enrichment of others, and the betterment of society.

Our nominees in this category were:

• Alex Richardson, Certificate of Higher Education in Health & Social Care 2017 and BA (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) 2021
• Andrew Malcolm, PGCE 11-18 (Art And Design), 1994 SHORTLISTED
• Anthea Scott, BA (Hons) Social Pedagogy (Youth Work & Community Learning) 2017 and MA Social Work, 2022
• Billie-Jo Porter, BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science 2021 and MA Special Educational Needs and Inclusion, 2023
• Blake Galloway, BA (Hons) Archaeology 2023
• Caroline Purvey BA/BSc (Hons) Business Studies and Social Science 1993 and MA (Education), 1997
• Danny Dawkins BSc (Hons) Physical Education and Sport & Exercise Science, 2017
• Dellanie Nash, BSc (Hons) Interprofessional Learning (Adult Nursing) 2019 SHORTLISTED
• Esme Blay BSc (Hons) Interprofessional Learning (Mental Health Nursing 2020 and MBA Business Administration 2022
• Helen Wimble Bachelor of Music, 2016 SHORTLISTED
• Holly Steventon, BA (Hons) Games Design 2022
• James Wren, BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science 2007 and PGCE Primary (5 – 11 Years) General 2008
• Josie Parker BA (Hons) Dance Education, 2019
• Joyce Coombersewell, BA (Hons) Counselling, Coaching & Mentoring 2019, MSc Res Research (Allied & Public Health Professions), 2022 and MSc By Research 2023 SHORTLISTED
• Lisa Kane, Certificate In Early Years Professional Development, 2009, Foundation Degree In Early Years Studies 2010 and BA (Hons) Early Years Studies with Recommendation For EYPS 2011
• Louisa Arnold BA/BSc (Hons) Sport And Exercise Science With Tourism And Leisure Studies, 2003 SHORTLISTED
• Micheala Sonnen, University Certificate Public Health Practice 2016 and Certificate in Humanistic Counselling 1997
• Mussie Naizghi BSc (Hons) Biomolecular Science 2021
• Natasha Vaccaro BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year 2022
• Naznin Chowdhury PGCE Science (11-18), 2009 SHORTLISTED
• Oluwatoyosi Christiana Oluyinka-Oworu, MA Education 2022
• Sakshi Chinchole, MSc Tourism and Events Management, 2023
• Thisuri Nisalya BSc (Hons) Business Management, 2022
• Tom Delahunt, Diploma of Higher Education in Nursing Studies 2005, Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice 2017 and MSc Health & Wellbeing 2018
• Tony Payne BA/BSc (Hons) Business Studies and Radio Film And Television Studies, 1997 SHORTLISTED
• Zameer Fahim BSc (Hons) Business Management, 2023
• Zeynep Kawaters, PGCE (11-18) Mathematics 2011

Alumni Rising Star Award:  Celebrating innovative and successful young alumni who have showcased determination, drive and excellence in the workplace or community, who are paving the way for others to follow, demonstrating strong leadership and teamwork skills.

Our nominees in this category were:

• Ben Forbes, BSc (Hons) Policing 2020 SHORLTLISTED
• Dan Bichener, BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism 2021
• Dr Mark Carew, BA/BSc (Hons) English / Psychology 2010 and MPhil/PhD Psychology 2016 SHORLTLISTED
• Esme Blay BSc (Hons) Interprofessional Learning (Mental Health Nursing 2020 and MBA Business Administration
• Georgia Madden, BA (Hons) History 2021 and BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year 2022 SHORLTLISTED
• Heather Murdoch, BA (Hons) English Literature 2023
• Jack Richardson, MSc Psychology 2021
• James Vogle, BSc (Hons) Physical Education and Sport & Exercise Science 2019 SHORLTLISTED
• Marius Reklaitis, Bachelor of Music 2014 and Master of Music (MMus) 2016 SHORLTLISTED
• Muhammad Hassan Idrees, MPhil/PhD Law 2022 SHORLTLISTED
• (Omime) Jennifer Dominic, BSc (Hons) Biosciences 2016 SHORLTLISTED
• Rashagini Rajakumar, LLB (Hons) Bachelor of Law 2020 SHORLTLISTED
• Sue Fletcher, BA (Hons) Counselling, Coaching & Mentoring 2018
• Taqdees Hira, PGCE Postgraduate Certificate in Education International 2022 and Postgraduate Certification in Education International 2023

Alumni Outstanding Contribution Award:  Recognising the incredible voluntary contribution that alumni make to the life and community of the University, through enriching the experience, knowledge and employability of students, or facilitating opportunities for business development and business growth.

Our nominees in this category were:

• Esme Blay BSc (Hons) Interprofessional Learning (Mental Health Nursing 2020 and MBA Business Administration 2022
• Ibrahim Wurie, BA (Hons) Business Studies at London School of Commerce 2023
• Joshua Hall, BSc (Hons) Advertising and Marketing 2022
• Kara Satterley, PGCE Primary (3-7 Yrs) General 2004 SHORTLISTED
• Lorna Daymond, Ed Cert, 1965
• Munya Badze, Diploma For The Personal Adviser (Connexions) 2004, Certificate Professional Studies (Understanding Connexions) 2004, Diploma In Professional Studies (QCG) 2006, Advanced Certificate In Connexions Practice 2024 SHORTLISTED
• Oluwatoyosi Christiana Oluyinka-Oworu, MA Education 2022
• Richard Carter-Hounslow, BA/BSc (Hons) Radio Film and Television Studies 2003 SHORTLISTED

New for 2024: Alumni Sustainability Champion Award: This awards recognises an alumnus/group of alumni working together, who are committed to Shaping Sustainable Futures, working to continually reduce their environmental impact, operating ethically and empowering others to be advocates for sustainability, or making a tangible impact through sustainable practices. 

Our nominees in this category were:

• Gabriela Matei, BSc (Hons) Business Studies / Tourism Studies 2020 and MSc International Business with Marketing 2021 SHORTLISTED
• Jana Koperniech, BA/BSc (Hons) French / Global Politics 2010 SHORTLISTED
• Max Barrett, BA (Hons) Film Production 2021 SHORTLISTED
• Prof Stefanie Shamila Pillai, B Ed (Hons) TESL (Malaysian Students Programme) 1990
• Soundaram Thacis Thoumiyan, BSc (Hons) Business Management 2021