By Beds SU
Tuesday, 25 March 2025
In a what feels like a blink of an eye it's Award season here again at Beds SU. It is by far one of our favourite moments in the year when we get to celebrate the incredible students and staff who make a real difference here at the University.
From dedicated volunteers to enthusiastic individuals and groups of students, to staff that make your day a little brighter, we want to say THANK YOU.
Our Awards Celebrations will take place on Thursday 15 May and more details will follow shortly but while we start planning the event we'd love you to nominate those you believe deserve one of the following awards. You can nominate as many people as you like in all or one category.
Nominations are open from now (Tuesday 25 March until 10am Friday 4 April)
Scroll down find out more and start nominating!
The Awards
Society of the Year
This award is to recognise a society that has excelled in creating an inclusive and engaging environment for its members. This society has also clearly provided a range of engaging opportunities for its members and maybe even the wider community. Nominate now
Academic Rep of the Year
This award is split into four sub-categories: Health and Social Sciences | Creative Arts, Technology and Science | University of Bedfordshire Business School | Education English and Sport.
This award is to recognise a student who has devoted their time to the representation of students. Their contribution has led to a positive impact on the student experience and their passion has engaged and empowered students to ensure their voice is heard. Nominate now
Staff Member of the Year
This award recognises the amazing staff member who has gone out of their way to make university experience better for students. From the cleaner that may have helped students out to the inspirational academic staff member.
Go Green Award
This award is to recognise a student or group that has gone the extra mile to ensure awareness of sustainability and the green impact was actively promoted. This student or group has dedicated their time to positively impact the University or the wider community. Their organisation and commitment to sustainability has stood out from the crowd and led to inspiring positive behaviour amongst students. Nominate now
Student Community Rep of the Year
Beds SU has hundreds of volunteers, from Campus Reps to Society Reps, to Network Reps, who represent the different communities of students here at UoB. This award recognises the reps who have gone above and beyond to foster communities of students. Nominate now
Volunteer of the Year
We know that many of our students have been volunteering to help those in need. This award recognises students who have given up their time to help others, whether that’s at university, in their local community, or beyond. Nominate now
Student Staff of the Year
This award category will be awarded to a Beds SU Student Staff member based on one or more of the following criteria; that has shown dedication and commitment to their role within Beds SU; that has exceeded the expectations of the role and deliver high quality work; that has positively impacted the work of Beds SU. Nominate now
Please join us on Wednesday 15 May from 5pm to celebrate in The Metro at Luton Campus.