Warwick's Wonders & Wows
Thank you for your interest - nominations are currently closed. We'll update these web pages when they re-open.
Meet our previous winners below.
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.
Warwick Wows
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.
Get involved
When nominating, as well as telling us why you have chosen your nominee(s) you will also have the option of uploading a video or image to help to tell the story.
Winners will be chosen by Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor, who will also occasionally make his own nominations when he sees exceptional work he wants to recognise. We'll announce the winners in our staff communications.
August 2024 Wonder Winner
"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!"
August 2024 Wow Winners
"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."
July 2024 Wonder Winner
"She is truly exceptional; she is a well-respected member of staff throughout the department, known for her kindness, talent and work ethic.”
July 2024 Wow Winners
"Ian, Dirk and the rest of the team have been helping to establish and grow companies for years - creating jobs and developing our region.”
May 2024 Wonder Winner
"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.”
May 2024 Wow Winners
"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."
October 2023 Wonder Winner
"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."
October 2023 Wow Winners
"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.”