University of Plymouth Alumni Awards

Highlighting the positive impact our alumni are making – locally and globally

The awards will honour alumni who have excelled as ambassadors, entrepreneurs, achievers, contributors to social impact, and those with lifetime or recent outstanding achievements.

Alumni can put themselves forward, or be nominated for an award by students, staff, other alumni, or members of the public.

A shortlisting panel will consider all eligible applications and select finalists in each category. A public vote will then be held to choose the winners.

Award categories

Alumni Ambassador Award

Recognising graduates who have gone above and beyond with their ambassador duties. Examples can include: paying it forward with their time by hosting alumni events for a particular chapter; offering guidance and support by mentoring the next generation of graduates; sharing their experiences through inspirational storytelling or by speaking publicly at events aimed at our student community.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Recognising a graduate for their ongoing and significant contribution over a number of years, at any stage of their life. This award is for individuals who have made positive contributions of outstanding significance in their particular field.

Rising Star Award

This award recognises a recent graduate who has achieved something extraordinary within just five years of leaving Plymouth. It celebrates our talented and creative alumni who aren’t afraid to take risks and follow their passions.

Entrepreneurial Award

This award recognises a graduate who has displayed an entrepreneurial spirit in their endeavours.

Trailblazer Award

This award recognises the work of our innovative alumni who are striving to make a positive impact in their field right now and for future generations.

Social Impact Award

This award recognises a graduate who has made a positive contribution to the lives of others.

Alumni eligibility criteria

Alumni can nominate themselves for an award or nominate another graduate for an award.
Anyone can nominate one of our alumni, including current students, current and former colleagues, alumni of the University and members of the public.
Alumni must have been enrolled and fully completed a programme of study at the University of Plymouth or one of its UK or overseas partner institutions.
You can only make one application or nomination for each potential candidate.
Each application or nomination must be for one award category only.
The Development and Alumni Relations Office reserves the right to make a final decision on any individual’s eligibility for the awards.

The following nominations are ineligible

Current members and coopted members of the Board of Governors or its committees. They can be nominated once their term on the board has ended. This ineligibility does not extend to general staff members at the University of Plymouth who can be nominated.
Honorary graduates of the University (unless they have also studied at or received a qualification from the University).