How to apply

Eligibility

Nominations are welcome from staff in continuing, contract, sessional or honorary* roles. Nominations must come from peers, colleagues or managers. Individual self-nominations are not accepted. Nominees should have been working at the University for at least two years. Some awards are specific to either academic or professional staff; where this is the case, this is specified in the award descriptions. Team nominations are encouraged, including from interdisciplinary teams across multiple schools, departments and centres. Students can also be part of teams. *Award prizes are for professional development and will be managed as a reimbursement of costs for honorary staff to reduce any tax liability for the individual.

Nomination process and documents

Nomination to be completed at https://mdhs.awardsplatform.com/ by the nominator.

The nomination form must include a brief (c.500-word) response to the award criteria and description of what the nominee(s) have done that has resulted in outcomes or impact. The form should include headings for clarity. Nominators can provide evidence to support the nomination in the respective award category, using the forms of evidence that best make their case. This can be supported by appropriate evidence such as feedback from colleagues, students and partners, relevant statistics, stories and references.

Optional supporting material of up to three documents may include additional feedback, internal and/or external references, websites and other supporting documents.

Complete and submit your nomination

• Submit your completed nomination by Monday 5 October 2026.
• The nomination enforces word limits, and page limits must be adhered to - additional pages will not be considered by the selection committee.
• All nominations are confidential.

Nomination guidelines