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The UCD Alumni Awards<\/strong> proudly celebrate and honour the outstanding achievements of our global alumni who have made an exceptional contribution to society in their chosen field.<\/p>\n

UCD Alumni Awards<\/strong> are presented in the following categories: Arts and Humanities; Business; Engineering and Architecture; Health and Agriculture Sciences; Law;\u00a0 Research, Innovation and Impact; Science; Social Sciences; and Sport.<\/em><\/p>\n

We invite the UCD community\u00a0to nominate worthy UCD alumni<\/strong> who have made a positive impact on the world.<\/p>\n

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Who inspires you?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_message css=””]Nominations for the UCD Alumni Awards 2026 are now closed. The deadline was Monday, 9 March 2026.[\/vc_message][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Nominations Protocol<\/strong><\/h2>\n

What are the criteria for nomination?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Nominators are asked to nominate outstanding UCD alumni who have made a substantial and outstanding contribution as a global leader in their field; who have explored life\u2019s possibilities, met global challenges, are embracing change\u00a0and whose successes have had a positive impact on the world.<\/p>\n

They must actively demonstrate global impact and one or more of UCD\u2019s values: integrity, excellence, collegiality, creativity, diversity or engagement.<\/p>\n

UCD Alumni are defined as anyone who has attended the University in an undergraduate or graduate capacity.<\/p>\n

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Exclusions for nomination of UCD Alumni Awards:<\/b><\/h4>\n

UCD employees (except for adjunct and visiting professors), previous UCD Foundation Day Medallists and previous UCD Alumni Award winners are not eligible for nomination.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Awards may not be awarded posthumously.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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