If you are submitting a written nomination, please use this .
If you are submitting a video nomination, please send it to InternalCommunications@greenwich.ac.uk. Video nominations will be transcribed before entering the judging process.
Nominations criteria
For each nomination, please review the award criteria and nomination information, and make either a written or video submission which meets the criteria:
- Written nominations should be no more than 4000 characters
- Video nominations should be no more than 3 minutes long
Tell us why the nominee is being nominated, giving specific examples (what happened, how, where, when and what was the outcome).
Include any examples you have of impact, outcome or change to show how your nominee has made a difference. In particular, tell us where your nominee’s work has reflected our university values and principles.
While nominations are not anonymous, the submissions will be anonymised for a fair judging process. Please avoid mentioning names or job titles where possible.
Award categories, criteria and nomination information
Greenwich Excellence AwardThis award recognises individuals or teams who have achieved excellence in their work. It will celebrate colleagues whose commitment achieves results which make a difference. The winner of this award will be inclusive, collaborative and impactful. Tell us about the work your nominee(s) does, why you think it achieves excellence and how it makes a difference. Include any examples you have of results and impact and/or how the work has made a difference to people, partners, university community etc. |
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative AwardWe proactively support our students and staff to achieve their ambitions because of, rather than despite, their backgrounds.鈥疻e call it Education without Boundaries. This award recognises individuals or teams who have championed and demonstrated their commitment to鈥痠nclusion at the university. Nominees will be colleagues who have built an inclusive environment or inspired others to look at the world differently, making a real difference to our students and/or staff that goes above and beyond. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative Award - Criteria and Nomination Information |
Collaboration Award“If you want to go far, go together.” This award recognises a colleague or team that embraces our value of collaboration. They will demonstrate a commitment to working together, being open-minded, listening, being adaptable, free-thinking and enterprising, and seeking out new ideas together. This collaboration might include working on projects, volunteering to support other areas of the university, supporting events, joining committees or programs outside their normal work environment – all while demonstrating commitment to our values. |
Mentor of the Year AwardHaving someone to help and guide us can be hugely valuable. This award can be for a formally appointed mentor, or someone who has been a mentor to you more informally. The qualities in nominees for this category might include providing excellent support and advice, being able to listen actively and offer guidance constructively and effectively, providing challenges and encouraging you to think and act differently. Above all, they will have helped you to deliver and achieve your goals. Give us some examples of how your mentor helped you, and what you achieved as a result of being mentored. Mentor of the Year Award - Criteria and Nomination Information |
Unsung Hero AwardWe all know someone whose dedication to their work and colleagues or students shines through everything they do. This award is for a colleague who has positively enhanced the lives of staff, students or others; who works quietly behind the scenes with a positive attitude, a willingness to help in whatever capacity necessary and a commitment in doing so to a high standard, in line with our values. Please tell us about the work of your nominee, how it contributes to your team and our university as a whole, and what it means to you and your colleagues. |
Rising Star AwardThis category recognises individuals who are going to go far. They may be at a relatively early stage of their career or have undertaken a career change, but they have the skills and aptitude to make a difference. Tell us about the work they do, the qualities they have that make them a rising star and how those qualities have translated into results. |
Outstanding Leader of the Year AwardThis award is for the university leader who inspires us. Your nominee will demonstrate our university values in all that they do and challenge and drive those around them to do the same. They will be accountable for their work and supportive of others. They may come up with novel solutions to problems or have great skills at engaging with a wide range of people. They will role model the Greenwich Leadership Framework, demonstrating collaboration, aspiration, realising results and empowering others. Tell us about how they inspire you, give us some examples of why that matters and what has been achieved as a result of their work. Outstanding Leader of the Year Award - Criteria and Nomination Information |
Outstanding Team of the Year AwardThis team award is for a group within the university: professional services, teaching, research or cross-discipline. They may deliver an important service to students, or have developed something鈥痓ehind the scenes that makes everyone’s work better. Whatever the project, it will have been delivered in line with our values, and have a measurable impact. Tell us about the team, the work they do and why it matters. Give some examples of projects or pieces of work they have delivered and the impact this has had. Outstanding Team of the Year Award - Criteria and Nomination Information |
Partnership of the Year AwardMuch of our work as a university couldn’t happen without our partners. These range from local schools and colleges to research organisations, community groups, businesses and industry. This award is for a partner who has created enhanced our community and helped us to deliver Education Without Boundaries. Partnership of the Year Award - Criteria and Nomination Information |
Student Success AwardWe are here to deliver Education Without Boundaries. Student success is fundamental to that vision, ensuring all our students receive the best possible university experience for them. This award is for a team or individual (academic, research, professional services) that has made or provided significant support to the student experience. This may be from:
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Green Initiative AwardThis award recognises individuals or teams who help to create a green and sustainable university. Supporting and acting responsibly on the green issues of today and tomorrow is crucial to our future success. Nominees for this award may have done significant work in minimising negative environmental impacts (directly for the university, or for wider benefit via their research) or increasing awareness and understanding of sustainable development among staff and students. Green Initiative Award - Criteria and Nomination Information |
Research and Knowledge Exchange AwardThis award is for the team or individual recognising impactful applied research and/or knowledge exchange work that has had significant economic, societal or social impact. The work should in line with our values. Please give examples of the work and how it makes an impact and support our university strategy. Research and Knowledge Exchange Award - Criteria and Nomination Information |
Terms and Conditions
- All staff on contracts (including short term, fixed term and permanent) are eligible to make a nomination, as well as receive one.
- Students, including placements students and internships students, are not able to make nominations or be nominated.
- Members of staff from GSU are not able to make nominations or be nominated.
- You can submit multiple nominations. Each nomination form is for nominating one team or one individual only. Please use a new form for each nomination.
- Nominations should be linked to one of the award categories. The university reserves the right to move a nomination to another category if appropriate.
- Nominations are not anonymous. The nominee(s) may be made aware of their nominator(s) and any submission made on their behalf. They may be contacted in order to provide additional information and validate information put forward.
- Please do not include any personal or confidential information in the submissions. The submissions may be shared with the nominee(s), with faculties or directorates within the university, or online after the Staff Awards.
- The university reserves the right to publicise the results.
- Please keep a copy of your submission for future reference. Due to the large number of nominations received each year, we will not be able to share the details of nominations with individuals afterwards.
- All staff are invited to attend the event, you do not have to be a nominee or nominator to attend. The event is only for our staff and the Partnership of the Year Award nominees. The event is a celebration and a thank you for all staff.
Find out more about Staff Awards 2025 here.
