Advantage Award prizes – Top tips for applications and interviews
February 8, 2023
By Matt Lumley, Nottingham Advantage Award Coordinator Applications for our prizes are now open. By participating in our prize process, on top of the chance to win a prize, you can gain valuable practice in applications and interviews. It is an opportunity to celebrate your success and gain extra recognition for the effort you put into …
Five Advantages of applying to our Award prizes
February 3, 2023
By Matthew Lumley, Nottingham Advantage Award Coordinator Each year we recognise students who have gone above and beyond during their time with the Advantage Award. Our prizes reward areas such as personal development, inclusion and work in the community. These are also supported by employers Boots, Capital One, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Mars and Save the Children. …
A prize winning performance! Lisa shares her achievements with the Award
August 19, 2015
This week, we hear from Lisa Murkin (BSc Management), the 2014-2015 prize winner for Entrepreneur of the Year supported by Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Lisa shares her story about her involvement and achievements throughout the Award. The big decision… which modules to choose? The Nottingham Advantage Award is not just another qualification, it is an opportunity to …
Who has been crowned this year’s Award Module of the Year 2014-2015?
June 1, 2015
We are delighted to announce that the ‘Boots Commercial Enterprise’ module has been awarded the title of Nottingham Advantage Award Module of the Year! The Boots Commercial Enterprise module was delivered to our students for the first time throughout 2014-15, with the support of the Careers and Employability Service. The module offers a snapshot …
Module of the Year, voted by you!
March 20, 2015
Every year, students registered on the Nottingham Advantage Award are encouraged to speak up and vote for the module they feel has had the most positive impact on their personal and professional development. Nominations are open until Friday 17 April 2015. To nominate, you simply have to complete this short survey for your best Award …
Let’s Celebrate!
March 5, 2015
The Celebration Event, hosted every year, welcomes students who have passed all three modules (30 credits) required to complete the Award. Our Celebration Event honours students’ achievements and recognises their personal and professional development through the Award. RSVP here, until Friday 22 May 2015, for students who have completed the Award! …
What it takes to become the Accenture High Performance Prize Winner!
January 29, 2015
Thinking about applying for one of this year’s employer-supported prizes? Deborah Okperin, was announced as the co-winner of the ‘Accenture High Performance Prize’ at last year’s Nottingham Advantage Award’s annual Celebration Event. Accenture were looking for a candidate who could demonstrate that they had gone above and beyond expectations in their extracurricular activity and work. Deborah won …
Have you demonstrated high performance whilst completing your Award activities?
January 24, 2013
If you think you’ve exhibited high performance throughout your time on the Award, and want to gain recognition for it, then apply for our fantastic High Performance Prize, supported by Accenture. The winner will get a prize of £200! To be in with a chance of winning this prize, you may want to consider and …
Are you a female student who’s used an enterprising or innovative approach to overcome a challenge or to solve a problem?
January 23, 2013
If you’ve taken successful entrepreneurial approaches to the activities you’ve been involved in as part of the Award, and want to gain recognition for it, then apply for our fantastic Outstanding Enterprising Female Student of the Year Prize, supported by Enterprise Rent-a-Car! The winner will get £150 capital bonds vouchers (accepted in lots of high …
Have you contributed towards an enterprising project that has benefitted the student, local or international community?
January 22, 2013
If you think your work on Award modules have benefited the local or wider community, and want to gain recognition for it, then apply for our fantastic new Enterprise in the Community Prize, supported by Ernst and Young! Ernst and Young are committed to developing entrepreneurial talent and recognise that a large number of our …
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