Alumni Awards 2026

This award identifies a graduate aged 29 or under, who has demonstrated excellence in their field considered above and beyond expectation.

Our finalists are:

Miss Rianna Jane Millington

Miss Gowthri Navaneethan

Miss Gunjan Odedra

This award recognises a graduate and member of staff who has demonstrated exceptional achievement in research and academia. Through outstanding research performance and recognised academic excellence, they have advanced knowledge in their field, inspired others, and brought distinction to their university on a national or global stage.

Our finalists are:

Mr Alen Kinyina

Mrs Ify Nwiwu

Mrs Sadie Victoria Bennett

This award recognises a graduate who has achieved outstanding success in the creative industries, including the arts and cultural sectors, Through their work as a creator, innovator, or leader, they have inspired others and brought pride to the university community on a national or global stage.

Our finalists are:

Mr Shaun Loynds

Mr Leon Mitchell

Mr Reuben Phillip Wilde

This award recognises a graduate who has demonstrated outstanding leadership within their industry. Through professional excellence and significant contributions to their field, they have driven progress and inspired others at a national or global level.

Our finalists are:

Mr James Moffatt

Mrs Rosaline Obah

Mrs Sureena Brackenridge MP

This award recognises the accomplishments of a graduate who showcases a record of remarkable achievements, complemented by a history of outstanding contributions to the fields of Health and Social Care throughout their career. 

Our finalists are:

Mrs Neelam Mehay

Miss Kelly Louise Kusinski

Dr Hassan Rafique

This award recognises the accomplishments of a graduate who showcases a record of remarkable achievements, complemented by a history of outstanding contributions to the fields of Tech and/or AI throughout their career. 

Our Finalists are:

Mr Amarjit Singh Matharu

Mr Lushan Liyana Weerasooriya

Mr Asif Mukhtar

Mr David Christopher Westhead

This award honours an outstanding graduate who has made a significant and lasting contribution to society. Through their work, they have improved lives, empowered communities, and driven meaningful change at a local, national or global level. 

Our Finalists are:

Miss Candice Elizabeth Bryan

Mrs Franca Ma-ih Akinboboye Sulem Yong

Mr Nkuintchua Tchoudjen Teodyl

This award recognises a graduate who has demonstrated outstanding professional achievement, expertise and impact within their chosen field, and celebrates individuals whose work has delivered meaningful change, innovation or excellence at a local, national or international level. This award is judged by our Alumni Advisory Board members.

Our finalists are:

Mr Andrew William Judd

Mr Adam Chivers

Mrs Sesi-Oluwatoyin Orere

Mr Saunak Bhatta

This prestigious award recognises the outstanding lifetime accomplishments of a graduate for their ongoing and significant contribution to their profession or society since graduating. Candidates must be aged 40 years or older to be nominated for this award. Please note, if you have won this award previously, you are not eligible to be nominated again.

Our finalists are:

Dr Simon James Robert Heales

Mr David John Sidaway

Ms Caroline Mary Dimbylow