Recognising alumni who make a difference. The Being Edinburgh Alumni Award celebrates our outstanding alumni who have made an impact in their fields and communities. This prestigious award acknowledges those who are making a change, whether it is on a local or global scale. The award was launched in 2020 by the University of Edinburgh’s Development and Alumni department. It was created to share stories, recognise achievement and get to know our university community. Key dates for the 2026 award:Date Stage 19 February 2026Nominations open 6 March 2026Nominations close at 5pm GMT20 April 2026Online vote opens 4 May 2026Online vote closes at 5pm BSTFind out more about the award process and read about how to make a strong nomination:Award processNominations Visit our promotions page to help spread the word about the award:Award promotion Discover the stories of our previous finalists and winners:Previous finalists and winnersIf you have any questions about the Being Edinburgh Alumni Award, please contact a member of our alumni team at alumni@ed.ac.uk. This article was published on 2024-10-28
