Union Awards 2025

Overview
The Union Awards aim to spotlight the amazing people who make Imperial a better place – from student volunteers to staff who go the extra mile! 🏆✨
What is it all about?
The Union Awards:
- Recognise incredible teaching, student support, and overall student experience.
- Celebrate the hard work of student volunteers and building a strong, supportive community.
- Thank staff members who go above and beyond to support students at Imperial.
Find more about the awards, including the different categories in the booklet below or scroll down the page.
This year, the Union Awards are happening on Friday 6 June.
Union Awards & Criteria Booklet
Staff Award Categories and Criteria
Nominate Imperial staff to reward and celebrate their outstanding contribution in any of the categories below.
Only current Imperial students & staff can nominate for an award.
Staff Awards list
Student Award Categories and Criteria
Nominate student volunteers to reward and celebrate their outstanding contribution in any of the categories below.
Student Awards List
Individual and Joint Award Categories and Criteria
You also have the option of sending nominations for the following categories:
Joint Awards list & criteria
- Student and Staff Partnership Award
Individual Awards list & criteria
- Union Colours
- Union Fellowship

The Nomination Process
Nominations are now open and close at 10 am on Friday 2 May.
The Nomination Process
- All nominations should be submitted using the online form.
- Only registered students and staff at Imperial will be eligible for nomination.
- Registered students at Imperial can nominate their peers, or staff members.
- University staff at Imperial can nominate any current registered Imperial student.
- Nominations must be a minimum of 50 words and a maximum of 250 words.
- Nominations should clearly refer to relevant award criteria.
- Examples are encouraged, to help the panel in their decision making.
Nominate here
The Awards Ceremony
The Union Awards Ceremony is a fun and glamorous affair that brings together students and staff under one roof and everyone is welcome to this red carpet event!
Dress code: come dressed to impress and make memories with people who have helped shape your time at Imperial.
We’ve got delicious food options to cater to all dietary needs, so everyone can enjoy the night. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be served! 🥂