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Students' Union Awards 2026

Wolves Union - SU Awards 2026

Student Awards

The time to say thank you is here!

Know a fellow student who deserves to be celebrated, a student staff member who goes above and beyond, or a lecturer who has supported you this year? This is your chance to highlight their achievements as we unveil our annual Students’ Union Awards.

Awards Night

When
Thursday, May 21
from 5.30pm
Where
Chancellors Hall
University of Wolverhampton
Who can nominate
Students only
All campuses

How to nominate

  • Please use the nomination form below
  • You must be a University of Wolverhampton student or staff to nominate
  • Complete the nomination form

Students' Union Awards 2026

This year’s categories

Community & Student Life Voice & Representation Academic Experience Staff Recognition Special Recognition

Click each category to view the criteria.

Community and Student Life

Society Event of the Year

  • Celebrates a student led event that has been creative, inspiring, and successful while enhancing the student experience
  • The event was organised and executed to a high standard
  • The event was enjoyable and made a lasting impact in the student experience

New Society of the Year

  • Honours a newly established society that has made an impressive start through growth, engagement, and creativity, building a strong presence and positively impacting its members and the wider University community

Society of the Year

  • Have been proactive in supporting their members
  • Have gone out of their way to organise events for members
  • Have listened to feedback given by members and acted upon it accordingly
  • The society has maintained regular communication with members
  • Events were organised and executed to a high standard

Volunteering Impact Award

  • Celebrates an individual or group who has made a significant impact through volunteering
  • Recognises dedicated service, innovative projects, or outstanding leadership
  • Highlights a positive impact on students, the University, and the wider community

Voice, Representation and Change

Student Voice Champion Award

Recognises a Course Rep who has been a powerful voice for their cohort and ensured students are heard.

  • Actively gathers feedback from a wide range of students
  • Confidently represents student views in meetings
  • Raises important issues, even when they are challenging
  • Follows up on feedback and keeps students informed
  • Helps students feel listened to and represented

For example: Speaking up about assessment concerns; challenging decisions that negatively impact students; updating cohort after meetings.

Voice for All Award

Celebrates a Course Rep who ensures all students feel included and represented.

  • Seeks out views from a diverse range of students
  • Encourages quieter or underrepresented voices to be heard
  • Treats all perspectives with respect
  • Represents their whole cohort fairly
  • Helps create an open and inclusive environment

For example: Reaching out to students who don’t usually engage; making sure different groups’ experiences are shared.

Partnership Award

Recognises a Course Rep who works effectively with staff and the Students’ Union to make things better.

  • Builds positive and professional relationships with staff
  • Works collaboratively to find solutions
  • Communicates clearly and respectfully
  • Contributes constructively in meetings
  • Helps strengthen trust between students and staff

For example: Working with lecturers to resolve course issues; co-creating solutions rather than just raising problems.

Changemaker Award

Celebrates a Course Rep who has made a clear and positive difference to the student experience.

  • Has contributed to a real improvement on their course
  • Works with others to turn feedback into action
  • Shows persistence in getting changes made
  • Can demonstrate the impact of their work
  • Focuses on improving the experience for students

For example: Changes to deadlines, timetabling, or resources; improvements to communication processes.

Peer Support Award

Recognises a Course Rep who supports and uplifts those around them.

  • Supports and encourages other Course Reps
  • Shares ideas, advice, or good practice
  • Is approachable and helpful to students
  • Works collaboratively with others
  • Contributes to a positive rep community

For example: Helping new reps understand the role; sharing tips or resources with others.

Academic Community Award

Celebrates a Course Rep who strengthens the sense of community on their course.

  • Helps build a connected and engaged course community
  • Encourages students to get involved and share feedback
  • Communicates clearly and regularly with their cohort
  • Promotes opportunities, events, or initiatives
  • Enhances the overall student experience beyond meetings

For example: Setting up group chats or forums for communication; promoting SU opportunities.

Academic Experience

Lecturer of the Year (Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Studies)

  • Motivates and inspires students to reach their potential
  • Enthusiastic and passionate about the subject being taught to make learning fun
  • Provides clear, well structured, and timely feedback
  • Uses innovative methods of teaching involving more than PowerPoints
  • Provides students with resources to aid academic development

Lecturer of the Year (Faculty of Science and Engineering)

  • Motivates and inspires students to reach their potential
  • Enthusiastic and passionate about the subject being taught to make learning fun
  • Provides clear, well structured, and timely feedback
  • Uses innovative methods of teaching involving more than PowerPoints
  • Provides students with resources to aid academic development

Lecturer of the Year (Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing)

  • Motivates and inspires students to reach their potential
  • Enthusiastic and passionate about the subject being taught to make learning fun
  • Provides clear, well structured, and timely feedback
  • Uses innovative methods of teaching involving more than PowerPoints
  • Provides students with resources to aid academic development

Academic Support Staff of the Year (Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Studies)

  • Efficient with providing feedback on topic ideas and drafts of works
  • Helps you to formulate ideas about the content of your project
  • Actively promotes further resources at the University
  • Offers support and advice to develop your skills
  • Makes themselves easily accessible to students

Academic Support Staff of the Year (Faculty of Science and Engineering)

  • Efficient with providing feedback on topic ideas and drafts of works
  • Helps you to formulate ideas about the content of your project
  • Actively promotes further resources at the University
  • Offers support and advice to develop your skills
  • Makes themselves easily accessible to students

Academic Support Staff of the Year (Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing)

  • Efficient with providing feedback on topic ideas and drafts of works
  • Helps you to formulate ideas about the content of your project
  • Actively promotes further resources at the University
  • Offers support and advice to develop your skills
  • Makes themselves easily accessible to students

Staff Recognition

Student Staff of the Year (University)

A nominee should meet at least three of the following:

  • Demonstrates outstanding work ethic, reliability, and professionalism in their university-employed role.
  • Provides consistently excellent customer service to students or staff.
  • Shows initiative by identifying and solving problems beyond basic expectations.
  • Contributes positively to their department/team culture.
  • Has made a measurable impact (e.g., improving processes, supporting large projects).
  • Receives positive feedback from colleagues, supervisors, or students.

Student Staff of the Year (SU)

Nominations must show evidence that the nominee:

  • Displays outstanding service to SU members and visitors.
  • Contributes positively to SU culture, events, campaigns, or student engagement.
  • Supports other student staff and acts as a dependable team member.
  • Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, or problem-solving during unexpected challenges.
  • Is a role model for representing the SU professionally.

Staff Award for Championing Diversity at the University

  • Is a pioneer in instigating positive changes for equality and diversity
  • Leads by example and inspires both staff and students
  • Encourages a greater understanding of all communities
  • Nurtures an environment of safety, acceptance and growth

Special Recognition Awards

Spirit of Wolves Award

  • Demonstrated a genuine commitment to supporting students or colleagues
  • Helped create a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment
  • Made a positive difference to people’s day to day experience at University
  • Shown kindness, approachability, and a willingness to go the extra mile
  • Acted as a positive role model within the University or Students’ Union community
  • Contributed to a strong sense of community at Wolverhampton

Lasting Impact Award

Recognises a Course Rep who has made an exceptional overall contribution.

  • Goes above and beyond what is expected in the role
  • Shows dedication, reliability, and enthusiasm
  • Makes a significant impact on the student experience
  • Demonstrates multiple strengths across the role
  • Stands out as an exceptional representative

For example: Consistently delivering across all aspects of the role; taking initiative beyond required responsibilities.

Above and Beyond Award

For a student who epitomizes leadership and selflessness when dealing with fellow students/staff or someone who has been overtly innovative or creative as a student.

A suitable nominee should demonstrate one or more of the following:

  • Acts with remarkable kindness, selflessness, or support toward other students or staff.
  • Is a leader within the student community, formally or informally.
  • Has shown innovation or creativity in problem-solving or project work.
  • Has taken initiative to improve student experiences, wellbeing, or campus culture.
  • Made a significant positive impact outside their expected responsibilities.

Last reviewed: April 2026

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