The deadline is fast approaching, so make sure you enter or nominate someone for our Making a Difference Awards by 14 January!
Each year we invite our University community to enter the Making a Difference Awards. We have nine categories to highlight the positive impact our students, staff, alumni and external partners are making to society and the environment. The Awards are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate how we are making a huge difference to the lives of others.
With a closing date of 14 January 2026, there is just one week to go before the deadline for entering the Awards. If you haven’t already, you can enter or nominate to help gain recognition for the positive social responsibility achievements being made across our University.
Take inspiration from previous winners, who found the recognition a powerful boost to continue tackling the issues they are passionate about, bringing increased attention and support to their projects.
Amelie Coy, a 2025 student Award recipient, said: “Our desire in growing the outreach of VOISE goes far beyond recognition and awards and is often self-fulfilling when you see such positive reactions from children and teachers we work with.
“However, the award provides us with motivation to continue growing, with the knowledge that our hard work really does ‘make a difference’. We also hope to foster more collaborations with university and external partners as a result of winning the award too.”
All shortlisted nominees will be invited to a high-profile awards ceremony in May 2026 to receive their Award and celebrate their commitment and dedication. This ceremony also serves as a platform to raise awareness of your work, highlighting your remarkable achievements.
Important information:
- Deadline for entries is 14 January 2026.
- Candidates can self-nominate or be nominated by a third party.
- Individuals or teams can enter.
- Tips on how to write your entry.
- For more information, visit the Making a Difference Awards webpage.
- If you do not have access to an online entry form please email socialresponsibility@manchester.ac.uk or telephone 0161-306-3044.