Students' Union Awards

We know University of Plymouth students achieve amazing things during their time at university. We believe that together we should celebrate as one community. This event is sponsored by Capitol Student Accommodation. View Award Categories

Nominations are now closed. If you have been nominated you will have recieved an email. Shortlist announced Monday 25th March

The Students' Union Awards recognise truly inspirational students and groups; highlighting the outstanding achievements of the amazing students at University of Plymouth.

We believe that students deserve a platform to be recognised, and celebrate their achievements at University. This year we have combined UPSU Societies, UPSU Sports, and UPSU Volunteering awards to allow students and groups to celebrate as one community at the Students’ Union Awards, making them more inclusive and available to all student groups.

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Award Categories

There are 8 main awards plus full and half colour awards. Any student can nominate any student or group for an award.

Nominations are now closed. The awards evening will take place Thursday 9th May at the Crowne Plaza Plymouth. The shortlist will be announced shortly.

Student Led Project/event/campaign of the year

This award will go to an individual or group who has shown commitment and enthusiasm for a project or event that has run this academic year.

Fundraiser of the year

This award goes to an individual or group who has made a significant contribution to a particular charity or charities over the year.

Dedication to Volunteering

This award goes to an individual or group who has demonstrated a positive attitude and stands out from others. This individual or group has also shown a high level of commitment and enthusiasm to Volunteering.

Student group of the year

This award will go to a group who has demonstrated professionalism, outstanding achievements and team working across the academic year.

Contribution within the community

This award goes to an individual or group who has made a positive impact within the community. The award is given to an individual or group who has shown dedication and commitment to an organisation and is an excellent advocate for that organisation.

Dedication to UPSU

This award goes to an individual who demonstrates a positive attitude to UPSU and stands out from others supporting students, staff or departments.

Student Leadership Award

This award goes to an individual who has shown great leadership and commitment to their group or activity whilst having a positive attitude, is enthusiastic and passionate.

Outstanding Contribution to UPSU

Awarded to a group or individual who has demonstrated success or made a huge impact to UPSU throughout the year.

Half Colours

Awarded to students for their continual dedication and involvement with student led activities.

Full Colours

Awarded to students who have achieved half colours. They have gone on to show continued outstanding dedication, and have made an exceptional contribution to a student group or activity and commitment to UPSU and the University.

When you complete the nomination form the information you provide will only go to our UPSU departments and potentially aspects of it shared with the person you are nominating. If you have any queries regarding the management of your data please see our privacy statement