A University of Edinburgh Award
The Principal’s Medal

The University of Edinburgh invites nominations for the third year of the Principal’s Medal.

Nominations are invited from within the University of Edinburgh for an individual or group (no more than 4 people) that has made a significant contribution to support or benefit the wider community.  

Nominations may be submitted by the nominee, or by a third-party. The closing date for completed nominations has been extended and is now Friday 5 November 2010.

Full details of how to submit a nomination are given below. 

About the award

The individuals or groups that apply should have done something that stood out as supporting the wider community. This is not an award for someone doing their job well it is for someone who goes above and beyond and gets involved in the community and engages with the public. It is important to clarify that the primary beneficiaries of the work done by the nominee are out with the University. 

Eligibility of the award

It may be a staff member or team, a student or team but there should be no more than four in a team. All students either currently studying at the University or who have graduated during the year of nomination are eligible. All staff on the HR payroll are also eligible.

How applications are received

The application form is laid out in two formats so applicants can self nominate or be nominated.  The application form asks for a short description/explanation of the nominees work in the wider community. 

Who Can Nominate?

Any current member of the University, student or staff may nominate. Self-nominations are also allowed.

Deadline for Nominations

Nominations must be received by Friday 5 November 2010.

Selection Process

Nominations will be considered by a Selection Panel. The Chair of the Panel will then present their selection to the Principal.

The recipient(s) and their partners will be invited to receive their Medal(s) from the Principal at a Summer Graduation Ceremony. 

Selection Panel Chair
 
Professor Mary Bownes, Vice Principal for Research Training and Community Relations

How to apply

Applications should be sent via email to: sanne.dijkstra-downie@ed.ac.uk 

Or by post to the address below:

Development & Alumni
Charles Stewart House
9-16 Chambers Street
Edinburgh, EH1 1HT

If you have any questions please contact Sanne on 0131 650 2236.

PREVIOUS WINNERS

2009
Ben Miller

2008
Lesley Forrest
Grant Guthrie