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Alumni Awards Winners

Meet the winners of our York For Life Alumni Awards 2023, as we celebrate their achievements and share their inspirational stories.

Meet our winners

Nominations for 2024 now open

Our alumni achieve great things. That's why we're seeking to celebrate these achievements and share inspirational stories through the York For Life Alumni Awards. Winners will be celebrated widely across University digital platforms, including the website and social media channels. Share your story, champion your strengths, and celebrate your achievements. Nominate yourself or someone you know to win an alumni award today!

Make your nomination

Alumni Awards Categories 2024

  • Environmental Sustainability Champion Award 
  • Outstanding Achievement Award
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing Award
  • Culture and Creativity Award
  • Alumni Rising Star Award
  • Alumni Volunteer Award 
  • Global Community Award
  • Opportunity Champion Award

How to nominate

  1. Read the guidelines below and conditions of entry for full award criteria. If you are nominating one alum in multiple categories, please complete a separate nomination package for each category. 
  2. Nominations must include: 
  • A short biography summarising the nominee's professional career
  • A written statement detailing why the nominee deserves to be recognised and how they meet the criteria for the award (maximum of 300 words)
  • Optional: Nominations may also include supporting evidence such as awards, media clippings, digital media, etc (maximum of three attachments)

Completed nominations must be received no later than 12am Sunday 29 September 2024. Please be aware that any incomplete nominations or nominations submitted after the deadline will not be considered. 

Deadline for nominations is 12am Sunday 29 September 2024.

Make your nomination

2024 Award categories and eligibility criteria

The following attributes will be welcomed:

  • Leadership and the ability to motivate, inspire and enable others
  • Innovation and the implementation of new ideas
  • Passion and creativity
  • Dedication and resilience in the face of setbacks
  • Commitment to integrity, openness and inclusivity
  • Concern for the environment