Do you think you’ve developed your collaboration and communication skills whilst taking part in the Award?

If you think your Award modules have increased your team spirit, communication, integrity and enthusiasm, and you want to gain recognition for it, then apply for our new Collaboration and Communication Prize, supported by BT! The winner will get a day at BT headquarters, providing you with a fantastic networking opportunity and a mentoring session …

Have you developed outstanding leadership skills through your Award modules?

If you think you’ve developed your leadership skills through the modules you’ve taken whilst completing the Award, and want to gain recognition for it, then apply for our fantastic Leadership Prize, supported by Barclays. The winner will be given an iPad2 and will gain a place on one of Barclay’s Summer Internship Programmes. If you …

Gemma Robertson shares her experience after winning the Outstanding Contribution to the Community Prize

Here at the Advantage Award we appreciate the achievements of our students and believe that you should be recognised for your individual development and performance throughout your time with us. That’s why every year we have a fancy shindig at which we present a select few with different prizes, including the Personal Development Prize and …

Celebration Event 2012

This years annual Nottingham Advantage Award Celebration Event took place on the 9th May 2012 in the Senate Chamber. The event was attended by completing award students, representatives from a variety of graduate recruiters, university staff and members of University Council. This year, for the first time, the event included the presentation of additional prizes …

Gemma Robertson wins the Outstanding Contribution to the Community Prize supported by Teach First

Final Year English student, Gemma Robertson, has successfully completed the Nottingham Advantage Award and is the winner of the Outstanding Contribution to the Community Prize supported by Teach First. Teach First were looking for a candidate that had demonstrated outstanding contribution made by a student to their community throughout the award. The prize from Teach First was …

Madeleine Hardie wins the Personal Development Prize supported by Experian

Final Year Politics student, Madeleine Hardie, has successfully completed the Nottingham Advantage Award and is the winner of the Personal Development Prize supported by Experian. Experian were looking for a candidate that had demonstrated personal development from confidence to self-awareness in activities throughout the award. Maddie was nominated for the prize by the judging panels from other …

William Lobo wins the Leadership Prize supported by Barclays Retail and Business Bank

Final Year Economics with French student, William Lobo, has successfully completed the Nottingham Advantage Award and is the winner of the Leadership Prize supported by Barclays Retail and Business Bank. Barclays were looking for a candidate that had demonstrated that they had developed and utilised leadership qualities and attributes in activities throughout the award. The prize from …

Lucy Stone wins the Global Graduate Prize supported by the Vice-Chancellor

Final Year English student, Lucy Stone, has successfully completed the Nottingham Advantage Award and is the winner of the Global Graduate Prize supported by the Vice-Chancellor. The panel of judges were looking for evidence that they demonstrated a range of ‘Global Graduate Attributes’ not only reflected in their education at Nottingham, but also that they are prepared …

Annalise Grice wins the Professional Development Prize supported by PwC

Final Year English student, Annalise Grice, has successfully completed the Nottingham Advantage Award and is the winner of the Professional Development Prize supported by PricewaterhouseCoopers. PwC were looking for a candidate that had demonstrated commitment to developing their employability, career development and professional development in activities throughout the award. The prize from PwC was 6 months mentoring …

Student Prizes

New for 2012 – during our annual Celebration Event there will be a prize giving for our outstanding award achievers. We have a number of prizes that are supported by major employers and are designed to reward students who have completed at least 2 modules and made an impact in a particular area. You can nominate …