Don’t miss out: Nominate a colleague for a Distinguished Achievement Award
16 Jan 2026
Celebrate outstanding dedication and recognise those who go above and beyond at our University - submit your nominations by 6 February 2026.
Do you know a colleague or team who has made an outstanding contribution to our University? Are they always willing to put in whatever it takes to get a job done? Or do they always provide an excellent service or go out of their way to help someone or to solve a problem?
This is your opportunity to recognise their efforts by putting them forward for a President’s Distinguished Achievement Award 2026.
Nominations close on Friday 6 February 2026. The winners will be presented their awards by the President and Vice-Chancellor at a ceremony in The Whitworth Hall on 25 June 2026.
Why nominate? Only 46% of colleagues felt thanked regularly for their contribution (Colleague Engagement Survey 2025). Your Voice Matters – nominate a colleague today.
Further information
- Find out more about the Distinguished Achievement Awards, and make a nomination.
- For any specific enquiries please contact Deborah Black (deborah.black@manchester.ac.uk), secretary to the University’s Awards and Honours Group or reach out to her on Teams.
Looking for other ways to show your appreciation? Send a thank you ecard via Purple Place or consider them for a reward under Rewarding Exceptional Performance.