Tell us about a colleague you're proud to be working with!

Whether it's a colleague going forward and further by pushing boundaries and inspiring progress, someone who is thinking freely by fostering innovation and creative ideas, or an individual that is thriving on difference by embracing diversity and driving inclusion.

They could be creating connections by building relationships across departments or disciplines, or sharing opportunities and supporting the growth and development of others within our community.

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Teamwork makes the dream work!

Tell us about a team who are going forward and further together to achieve something special, thinking freely by fostering innovation and creative ideas, or thriving on difference by embracing diversity and driving inclusion.

It could be a team from one department, or a group of people from different areas in the University, who are creating connections by across departments or disciplines, or sharing opportunities to support the growth and development of others.

Previous nominees

See the full lists of people and projects nominated by their colleagues.

Meet the previous winners...

Since launching in December 2022, we've met some truly brilliant people who have gone above and beyond in their day-to-day roles. Please take some time to find out about their amazing work and see their reactions to receiving the award.

Modules, Marks and Assessment Team

James Brewitt

"We can all learn a lot from James - and he deserves to be recognised for his innovative thinking process, unparalleled strive for positive change and magical ability to balance scales with as much weight as possible!"

Lory Barile

"Her commitment to sustainability should be applauded, her drive and passion and unfaltering optimism in the face of challenging and complex relationship development should also be commended."

Sarah Bennett

"Sarah's innovation and creative ideas, as well as her talent for creating connections by building relationships across departments and with external mentors, has enabled Thrive to thrive!"

Residential Community Team

"The planning work the team put into this event is commendable, from additional security, to engaging with departments and SU societies while completing their day-to-day job!"

Cheryl Cane

"Through her mentorship, I quickly felt that the Education department was like home - a place where I could thrive, learn, and contribute."

Darren Storey

"Whilst thoroughly prepared and great at pre-empting issues, Darren is always there in a crisis and will help in any way he can. We simply could not wish for a more incredible colleague than Darren!"

Research Development Online Facilitator Team

"I remember when I was in year two of my PhD, still feeling lost. We support them and recognise and hear what they need as well. It's just been a huge privilege."

Fiona Kitchen

"She is truly exceptional; she is a well-respected member of staff throughout the department, known for her kindness, talent and work ethic.”

Start-up business support team

"Ian, Dirk and the rest of the team have been helping to establish and grow companies for years - creating jobs and developing our region.”

Chris Griffin

"He works with boundless energy and enthusiasm, and makes us feel supported and seen in a line of work that is very often invisible to the wider institution.”

Eatwise test kitchen team

"They've been nominated for all the hard work in getting the kitchen ready, for staying positive while going through all the changes and for providing amazing, healthy, delicious food!"

December 2023 Winners

"We couldn’t do it without the dedicated support of our internal coaches, all of whom are members of staff who coach in addition to their day jobs."

November 2023 Winners

"I have an amazing team who enable us to support children and families we care for. I am so proud of myself and the Nursery team and that we're able to celebrate the great work we do."

Nick Barker

"Nick’s done some amazing outreach work in schools. He’s such a powerful advocate for change, for justice, for opportunity, and he’s absolutely inspirational about it."

Leadership for transformational education

"The summer school was incredibly well received and our Ukrainian colleagues felt the sessions and support provided by Bo, Gwen and the extended team were exceptional."

June 2023 Winners

"We can only do these things because of the fantastic support we get from colleagues, from our department and - of course - from the University. We all have a share in this."

May 2023 Winners

"We believe that research thrives when researchers thrive, and ambitious research must not come at the expense of caring for and investing in the development of the emerging researchers we work with."

April 2023 Winners

"As someone who is a late diagnosed Autistic, I have been discovering how my brain works differently to others, and to therefore have recognition for my ideas and how I work makes me feel validated, seen and accepted."

March 2023 Winners

"I feel very passionate about widening participation in higher education (especially in STEM). My dream is to increase the number of young people entering higher education, and more specifically to increase the proportion of these students who are from underrepresented groups."

February 2023 Winners

"It was certainly surreal and nerve-wracking having Teams call with a personal tutee and hearing sirens and explosions in the background."

January 2023 Winners

"The fact that people come and appreciate the Christmas lectures is enough for us, but they wanted to do something to express their gratitude which was really lovely.“  

December 2022 Winners

"It’s an incredibly supportive environment, not only for students but also for the staff. For me, I feel it’s been the best environment that I’ve been the best version of myself in.”