Alumni Award winners and finalists 2021

People networking before the Alumni Awards ceremony

Read about our global finalists 2020-21 below. Three global winners from each category are selected for their outstanding achievements as professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders in September 2021.

The three winners selected by the global judging panel in the final stage of an extensive judging process of the 21 global finalists. All winners and finalists are UK university alumni with outstanding success stories, representing 27 UK universities and 16 countries. Read about their inspirational stories in the links below and how they are using their experience of studying at a UK university to make an impact on their communities, industries, and countries.

In addition to the global awards, a small number of selected countries hosted prestigious awarding ceremonies to celebrate alumni at a national level below. Due to Covid-19, some countries celebrated the awards virtually.

Meet our 2021 winners and finalists

Global winners 2021

The global winners of the 2020-21 Study UK Alumni Awards were selected for their outstanding achievements as professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders.

Global finalists - Professional Achievement Award 2021

Recognising UK alumni who have distinguished themselves through exemplary leadership and achievements in their professional industry.

Global finalists - Entrepreneurial Award 2021

Recognising UK alumni who are active in initiating or contributing to new ideas and solutions, or business opportunities with the potential for strong growth.

Global finalists - Social Impact Award 2021

Recognising UK alumni who have made an exceptional contribution and commitment to creating positive social change and improving the lives of others.

National Awards - winners and finalists 2021

View the winners and finalists of the National Awards 2021.

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