Vice Chancellors Outstanding Alumni Awards 2016

Process and Criteria

Nomination process
Nominate yourself or someone you know. Nominations may be made by staff, graduates, honorary graduates, students or other members
of the community.
The following people are not eligible for an award: serving members of Anglia Ruskin staff (however previous employees can be
nominated); Vice Chancellors Outstanding Alumni Awards selection panel members and posthumous nominations.
All nominations must be made using the official nomination form, and must be signed and dated.
The Judging Panel will make the decision based on the evidence contained in the form alone.
The nominator must provide a statement of no more than 600 words describing the qualities and contributions that make the nominee a
worthy recipient of an award. The statement should demonstrate how the nominees contribution has made a difference within their
chosen profession or within the community, why they are worthy of special recognition.
Entries will be judged on the responses to the criteria in the award description.
A judging panel, chaired by the Vice Chancellor, will select the winners.
Individuals selected will receive their awards at the Vice Chancellors Outstanding Alumni Awards celebration, on Wednesday 7 December
2016, and are encouraged to be present to receive the awards. Awards can be made in absentia.
Collaborative nominations are permissible and encouraged. However, there should only be one lead nominator.
Information provided in the nomination form may be used for publicity purposes, including social media and our alumni e-magazine.

Judging Process
The closing date for nominations is 23.59 GMT on Friday 21 October.
Alumni Office to verify all nominations are graduates of Anglia Ruskin/one of our predecessor institutions.
Judging panel to receive all the nominations by 9am on Wednesday 26 October. Judges asked to rank the nominees prior to the Judging
Panel.
The Judging Panel is going to meet to decide on the winners and runners-up on Monday 31 October. If the panel is unable to agree the
Vice Chancellor will make the final decision.
Awards and Criteria Points
Award
Alumni Service to Society Award
One winner and 2 runners-up
Recognising alumni who have made an
exceptional contribution and commitment
to creating positive social change and
improving the lives of others.
Alumni Entrepreneur of the Year Award
One winner and 2 runners-up
Recognising alumni who have made a
transformative contribution to the local,
national or international community
through an enterprising business venture.
Alumni Contribution to Culture Award
One winner and 2 runners-up
Criteria Possible Evidence
Points
Scoring
10 = highest We will present the award to an individual who has demonstrated either outstanding
1 = lowest success in the public sector or extraordinary contributions in the charitable, non-
profit, or civic arena. Such achievements may include:
Consistent long-term achievement in a career in the public sector.
Use of influence and effectiveness in the business world to support a pursuit in
public service.
Any single notable achievement in the field of public service that has had a
demonstrable and significant positive effect on a group or community of service-
users.
10 = highest We will present the award to an individual who has demonstrated professional
1 = lowest achievement of the highest calibre in the management of an enterprise. Such
achievements may include:
Creation of / or significant involvement in the formation of a successful
enterprise.
Successful creation of a new idea, new business, new product, and/or private
ownership that can be directly attributed to the direction of the individual.
Recognition by colleagues and peers of outstanding leadership and administrative
abilities in an entrepreneurial area.
Demonstrable track record of taking well-judged risk and/or pursuing an
innovative approach, directly resulting in outstanding entrepreneurial/business
success and positive impact.
10 = highest We will present the award to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding
1 = lowest success in a career in the creative industries. Such achievements may include:
Consistent long-term achievement in a career in the arts.
 Recognising alumni who have made a Use of influence and effectiveness in the sector.
considerable contribution to the local, Clear recognition from leading fellow peers in the relevant cultural sphere, of the
national or international cultural nominees talent, flare, and ability to significantly enrich and increase
community. participation in/access to the cultural sphere in question.

Young Alumni of the Year Award
One winner
Recognising alumni, under 35 years of
age, who have distinguished themselves
professionally since graduating from
Anglia Ruskin, and are likely to inspire the
next generation of alumni.
Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award
One winner
Recognising alumni who have
distinguished themselves for their
excellent and sustained contributions and
achievements in their chosen field over
their professional lifetime.
10 = highest We will present the award to an individual who is under 35 years of age at the date of
1 = lowest the judging panel (31 October 2016). His or her achievements may include:
Extraordinary success in their career since graduating from Anglia Ruskin
University.
Recognition by colleagues and peers of outstanding leadership and administrative
abilities.
Outstanding specific career success(es) / achievements that would usually be
expected of someone at a later stage in their career.
10 = highest We will present this award to an individual who has attained a significant level of
1 = lowest achievement in their chosen field over their lifetime. Such achievements may include:
A positive impact on a local, county, national or international level (the
achievement(s) do not need to be publicly renowned).
Recognition by colleagues and peers of outstanding leadership and administrative
abilities in their chosen field.
An inspirational role model to our current students and alumni.

The statement, of 600 words or less, must include evidence of how the nominee meets the criteria and include any honours, awards,
distinctions, professional societies and volunteer work. We also ask the nominator to emphasise how the nominees time at Anglia Ruskin/a
predecessor organisation helped them achieve their success and any the following:
Leadership and ability to motivate, inspire and enable others
Innovation and implementation of new ideas
Passion and creativity
Dedication and resilience in the face of setbacks
Commitment to integrity, openness and inclusivity
Concern for the environment.