{"id":39582,"date":"2026-01-26T13:52:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T13:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/alumni\/?p=39582"},"modified":"2026-01-27T10:14:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T10:14:45","slug":"alumni-community-hero-award-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/alumni\/2026\/01\/26\/alumni-community-hero-award-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Community Hero Award\u202f2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This award recognises and celebrates our alumni who have gone above and beyond to make a positive impact in the local community and\u202fwho have contributed their time and talents for the enrichment of others, and the betterment of society.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u202f<strong>Criteria<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An alumnus* who:\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is a champion for social change, social good or social mobility, making a positive contribution to their community or an impact on society through their professional, voluntary or charitable activities, unlocking and nurturing opportunity for others.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Has demonstrated determination and motivation while enriching the lives of others and has shown genuine passion and enthusiasm for making a difference through their chosen cause.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can demonstrate the tangible, transformative impact of their work.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Has received external recognition\/praise for their work.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is an inspiring role model, mentor or committed to supporting the next generation by being inclusive, supportive, ethical, innovative or compassionate.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nominate an alumnus for their\u202fachievements as a Community Hero<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canterbury.ac.uk\/asset-library\/alumni\/Alumni-Award-Nomination-Form-2026.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Download a word document nomination form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=2rIgA90iq02MIW5kS6FPE4mIN-6-SmRPt3i1mMigMs1UREJBRE01OElQTlg3SlgwUjJDVTM1M1FGUS4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Or via our online form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/750\/2026\/01\/Alumni-Awards-Criteria-2026-FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Read a full version of the Alumni Awards 2026 terms and conditions.<\/a>\u202f&nbsp;Completed nomination forms<em>&nbsp;<\/em>must be received by the&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:alumni@canterbury.ac.uk?subject=CCCU%20Alumni%20Awards%202026%20Nomination\" title=\"\"><strong>Alumni Relations Team<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;no later than midnight on&nbsp;<strong>Sunday 8 March 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at our alumni stories and&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/alumni\/2025\/06\/10\/alumni-awards-2025-winners-announced\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">be inspired by last year\u2019s winners and shortlisted nominees!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canterbury.ac.uk\/alumni\/alumni-awards\" title=\"\">Alumni Awards and the other categories on our website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*In these awards criteria \u2018alumnus\u2019 refers to former CCCU students of all genders\/gender identity.&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nominate an alumnus for a CCCU Alumni Award 2026: Community 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