Being Edinburgh

Recognising alumni who make a difference.

The Being Edinburgh Alumni Award celebrates exceptional alumni who have made a transformative impact in their fields and communities. This prestigious award acknowledges those who are shaping the future with integrity, innovation, and a commitment to change on a global or local scale.  

Being Edinburgh, our annual alumni 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 2025 award:

Date 

Stage 

31 March 2025 

Nominations open 

14 April 2025 

Nominations close at 5pm 

12 May 2025 

Online vote opens 

26 May 2025 

Online vote closes at 5pm 

Find out more about the award process and read about how to make a strong nomination:

Award process

Nominations 

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 winners

If you have any questions about the Being Edinburgh Alumni Award, please contact a member of our alumni team at alumni@ed.ac.uk. 

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