Nominations now open for 2024 Principal’s Medals
Students and staff are invited to nominate members of the University community for a Principal’s Medal.
The Principal awards up to five medals each year to students and staff who have delivered exceptional service for the University or the wider community, and demonstrated strong alignment with the University’s values.
It is important that we take time to recognise and reward those in our community who exemplify our values and have achieved remarkable things in service to the University. Each year I feel inspired when I read about the hard work and dedication of the Principal’s Medals nominees. I look forward to seeing the nominations for this year and encourage everyone to consider nominating a peer, student or colleague.
Who can I nominate?
Current or recently-graduated students can be nominated, as well as staff from any staff group (including professional services, academic, technical or other roles, including those in our subsidiary companies). Nominees can be individuals or small teams of up to 10 people. More information on who to nominate is included in our awards criteria.
Principal’s Medals guidance and criteria
How do I submit a nomination?
After reading the guidance and criteria, download a nomination form from the Principal’s Medals webpages.
Nominations must be submitted by email to nicola.helliwell@ed.ac.uk by 5pm on Friday 23 August.
The Principal will choose the winners and medals are usually awarded during winter graduations.
If you have any questions about the Principal’s Medals, please get in touch with Nicola Helliwell, Executive Officer, Principal's Office: nicola.helliwell@ed.ac.uk