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SU Awards

The SU Awards recognise and celebrate the amazing achievements our Solent community have had each year.

SU Awards celebrates students, staff, Societies and Course Reps who have done something exceptional at Southampton Solent University. We think these people deserve recognition for all of their hard work within the Students' Union, university and wider community!

 

What awards are there? 

For the academic year 2025/26, we have 8 awards up for grabs. There will be a winner for each category and a highly commended. The awards are: 

Society of the Year

This award celebrates a society that has made a meaningful impact on its members by consistently delivering high-quality events, fostering an inclusive and welcoming community, and demonstrating exceptional dedication throughout the year - Eligibility: Societies.

Society Personality of the Year

Awarded to an individual who has gone above and beyond for their society, demonstrating outstanding commitment to their members and their activity's success - Eligibility: Societies.

Course Rep of the Year

Awarded to a Course Rep who has represented their course and fellow students in a phenomenal manner - Eligibility: Course Reps.

Volunteer Officer of the Year

Awarded to a Volunteer Officer who has campaigned with passion throughout the year, dedicating time to events, campaigns and student representation - Eligibility: Volunteer Officers.

EDI Champion Award

Awarded to someone(s) who has championed equality, diversity, and inclusion within the Solent community, and who's commitment can no longer go unsung - Eligibility: All students & staff.

Positive Community Impact Award

Awarded to someone who has made a positive notable impact, whether that's in the general community, Solent community or an identity group - Eligibility: All students & staff.

SU Award

Awarded to an individual or group who we the SU believe deserve recognition for their engagement, whether that be in activities, campaigns, and/or feedback with the union. This/these individual(s) have put in notable time and effort towards improving the experience of other students by working closely with us. The person recieving this award is chosen by SU Staff.

Teacher of the Year

Nominees will be academic staff who have demonstrated exceptional teaching and commitment to supporting students this academic year, helping students to reach their academic potential and strive for success - Eligibility: Academic staff.

 

How do you nominate someone?

It's so easy to nominate someone (or multiple people) for an SU Award. All you have to do is fill out the form below:

Click here to Nominate!

 

Key Dates

Awards set list is announced - Wednesday 4th March 2026

Nominations open - Monday 16th March 2026

Nominations close -  Friday 24th April 2026

Winners announced - Friday 1st May 2026

 

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