University Medal

The University medal is the most prestigious honour that the University can award. Only a small number are given out each year and they are normally presented at a Graduation Ceremony.

Eligibility

A University Medal is available to any member of the University community which includes staff, students and other contributors to the community.

Criteria

A University Medal would be awarded for one or more of the following:

• Significantly enhancing the University’s reputation in the UK and / or globally
• Significant and lasting impact in line with the institutional themes of the University’s strategy
• Significant voluntary service in line with the University’s values
• Measurable impact on our community or their field of work, with a specific focus on Sustainability and Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI)
• Significant and positive impact on the sporting or student environment
• Acts of bravery, courage, and selflessness

• Nominations can be made using the online form. If you would prefer to provide a nomination via other means e.g. by video or through a short interview, please contact the Committee Secretary and arrangements will be made.
• Nominations received before the deadline will be considered for Committee review. It is not guaranteed that all nominations received by the deadline will be reviewed at the very next Committee meeting. If there is a time sensitive element to your nomination, please notify the Committee Secretary.
• The online form poses two questions:

1. 1. Why are you nominating this individual for a Loughborough University Medal?
      
      Suggested word count: min – 150 words, max – 500 words.
      
      Your nomination should specifically reference how the nominee meets the award criteria.
      
      
   2. Have you discussed this nomination with your line manager/Dean/Head of Service?
      
      Yes/No answer.
      
      Whilst not essential, in order to achieve a degree of coordination with nominations, it is recommended that nominations are discussed within your School/Professional Service.

If you have any further questions about the nomination process or would like to see previous, exemplar nominations, please contact the Committee Secretary.