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NextGen Awards: Impact Award

6 Dec 2023
Application deadline was 1st October 2023, 11:59 p.m.

NextGen Awards 2023: Impact Award

Sponsored by Lloyds Banking Group

Have you done something fantastic which has made a big difference? Are you helping things evolve and move into an exciting and more positive space? 

Whether you're a society or student creating change on campus or in the community, we want to hear about the problem you've recognised and the impact you've had in changing it. Apply for the Impact Award to recognise the impact you've had! 

Societies who are eligible to apply: 

  • For the society that has gone above and beyond to support support students and/or their community to achieve success in their careers, development of new skills and personal growth 
  • This society committee have given the most back to their university and wider community - whether through charity work, volunteering or offering support
  • This society has demonstrated it can reach large groups or students and have a positive impact at their university and in the world, and are true leaders on campus to make real change

Students who are eligible to apply: 

  • For the students that have gone above and beyond to drive positive change at university and/or in their community
  • Students should be able to demonstrate any problems they have overcome and the positive impact they've made through any campaigns, initiatives or volunteering 
  • Stand-out students will have made real change in the world and are true leaders in driving impact 

Applications close on Sunday 1st October at 11:59pm! 

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for NextGen Awards 2023? 

To be in the running for a NextGen Award, you can apply either as an individual student or as a university society. For each category, there will be a student winner and a society winner. 

To enter as a student, you must be a student at a UK university. 

To enter as a society, you must be a committee member of a UK university society. Please select one person to apply on behalf of the society (we will only review one application per society entry for a category). 

How can I enter NextGen Awards 2023? 

As a student or society, you can get recognised by our employer sponsors, connect with them at our exclusive Meet the Sponsors event (open for all applicants), and win up to £1900 - all by entering NextGen Awards 2023. Plus, it’s super easy to apply! Here’s all you’ll need to do across term 1:

1. Submit your application by clicking 'apply now' and following the instructions in the form - telling us why you deserve to win the award

2. Create a video (up to 2 mins) if you’re shortlisted, to showcase some of your achievements and why you deserve to win the title

3. Share your entry with your networks to get votes!

4. Attend the award ceremony in central London on Wednesday 6th December if you win!

Watch this handy video to get our top tips on how to make your application stand out. 

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More questions about NextGen Awards 2023? 

Get all your questions about the awards answered on our Support Hub - including how to apply, the ceremony and more.