Suffolk Salutes: Celebrating Alumni Excellence

University of Suffolk alumni have gone on to achieve remarkable things, from forging exciting careers and conducting impactful research to making a profound difference in their communities. To honour these achievements and strengthen alumni connections, the Alumni Relations and Development Team have developed the Suffolk Salutes Alumni Awards.    

Taking inspiration from English Heritage’s renowned London Blue Plaque scheme, which celebrates individuals linked to significant places and cultural heritage, the Suffolk Salutes Alumni Awards aims to highlight graduates who have made extraordinary contributions.

Each award is marked with a plaque on the Ipswich Campus, creating a lasting legacy that links our alumni to the university’s physical and cultural landscape.  The awards recognise alumni who have excelled in at least two of the following criteria:  

• Remarkable demonstration of compassion, kindness or heroism
• Outstanding contribution to the educational, cultural or economic well-being of society and/or the issues facing society today (such as equality, diversity and environmental sustainability)
• Outstanding contribution to, and impact on, the University’s reputation and the wider life of the University community (such as through innovation or social responsibility) 

The awards are presented annually during a dedicated ceremony, celebrating these alumni milestones in the presence of the university community. Plaques are then placed in meaningful locations on the Ipswich Campus, serving as a permanent reminder of each recipient’s contributions.

Nomination Process

We invite all staff, students and alumni to nominate either individuals or groups.  If you would like to discuss a nomination, please contact Kate Burgess K.burgess2@uos.ac.uk. 

Please complete the nomination form in full: Nomination Form.

Key Dates

Nominations open: 28 April 2025 
Nominations close: 23 May 2025 
Awards announced: June 2025 
Awards Ceremony: September 2025

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you are interested in sponsoring one or several of our awards or you know someone who may be interested in this opportunity, please contact us today on giving@uos.ac.uk.

Suffolk Salutes Award Winners

See our 2024 award winners below and read about their stories here.