Alumni Awards nominations
Our Vice Chancellor’s Outstanding Alumni Awards recognise and celebrate the incredible achievements of our graduates.
Submit a nomination
Nominations are open from 9am on Monday 26 October 2026 until 12pm (midday) on Friday 11 December 2026.
Please follow the link below to nominate.
Submit a nominationAward categories
We present awards in seven categories.
1. Alumni Sustainability Champion Award
Recognising alumni whose innovative work, projects or actions have made a significant impact on addressing sustainability challenges.
2. Alumni Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Recognising alumni who have made a transformative contribution to the local, national or international community through an enterprising business venture.
3. Alumni Contribution to Culture Award
Recognising alumni who have made a considerable contribution to the local, national or international cultural community.
4. Alumni Rising Star Award
Recognising alumni who graduated five years ago or less, who have distinguished themselves professionally since graduating from Anglia Ruskin, and are likely to inspire the next generation of alumni.
5. Alumni Public Service Award
Recognising alumni who have made an extraordinary contribution through their role as a public-sector or private-sector employee whilst providing an essential service.
6. Alumni Voluntary Service Award
Recognising alumni whose outstanding voluntary work has made a positive impact regionally, nationally or internationally through community work, fundraising, or volunteering.
7. Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognising alumni who have distinguished themselves for their excellent and sustained contributions and achievements in their chosen field over their professional lifetime.
Judging panel
The Vice Chancellor’s Outstanding Alumni Awards Selection Panel is a subsidiary of the Alumni Board which makes the final award-winner selections. The panel will meet in January 2027, and all nominees will be contacted by the end of February to confirm whether they have been shortlisted.