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Making a Difference Awards

The Making a Difference Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of our staff, students, alumni and external partners, and celebrate how they are making a difference.

The awards recognise the impact our staff, students, alumni and external partners are having on the social wellbeing of our communities and wider society, and offer the opportunity to share best practice about social responsibility initiatives and encourage others to get involved.

The 2024 Awards ceremony took place in the University’s Whitworth Hall on Thursday 9 May. You can watch a recording of the Awards on this YouTube link.

Read about the 2024 shortlisted entries.

The 2025 Making a Difference Awards will open for entries on 15 November 2024

More information about the Awards can be found at the below links.

If you are interested in entering or nominating someone for a Making a Difference Award 2025 and would like to find out more, then why not attend our briefing session on Thursday 28 November, 12-1pm. See the Eventbrite booking form for further details.

Previous awards

Find out more about the wide range of initiatives and projects that have received recognition in previous years: