Recognise staff that make a difference with the Arts Awards

We’re thrilled to announce that the Arts Awards, our annual celebration of excellence in the UAL community, is returning. A collaboration between Arts SU and UAL’s Learning and Teaching Directorate, the awards are the perfect opportunity to recognise a staff member who has made a difference for you. Likewise, staff are invited to recognise students who have contributed positively to the UAL community. All staff and students can take part and the award ceremony itself is a fantastic time to recognise our community for their hard work, dedication, innovation and approach to making the student experience at UAL the best it can be.

How can I recognise someone important to me?

To recognise a staff member that’s made a difference for you at UAL, simply fill in the nomination form. We’re accepting submissions from Monday 9 February - Friday 20 March, so make sure you get yours in before the deadline!

What are the categories?

There are 13 categories total in the Arts Awards, 1 of which is a brand-new category for 2026 - ‘Outstanding staff contribution to student community’. Students can nominate staff members in the following 10 categories:

• Outstanding Teaching Award
• Outstanding Technical Support Award
• Excellence in Postgraduate Support Award
• Advocate for Student Voice Award
• Excellence in Student Services Award
• Outstanding Contribution to Social Justice Award
• Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability Award
• Making a Difference Award
• Outstanding Staff Contribution to Student Community Award
• Staff/Student Collaboration of the Year Award

For full criteria for each category, check out the nomination form.

So, if there’s a staff member that’s had a positive impact for you, show them what they mean to you and put them forward for an Arts Award!