Culture. Connection. Celebration.

Every day, your Enterprise colleagues go above and beyond - whether through outstanding performance, innovative thinking, or simply making work better for everyone around them.

The Imperial Enterprise Awards are your chance to highlight those contributions and give credit where it’s due.

Winners will receive a stylish trophy and a warm, fuzzy feeling.

What are the Enterprise Awards categories?

COLLABORATION

Someone who exemplified teamwork and partnership, working across boundaries to build strong relationships, share knowledge and achieve shared goals with internal and external stakeholders.

EXCELLENCE

Someone who went above and beyond in delivering outstanding outcomes in industry or community engagement through dedication, quality and impact.

IMPACT

Someone whose exceptional engagement with an industry partner has resulted in significant, measurable benefits for Imperial.

INNOVATION

Someone who brought fresh thinking and creative solutions to overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes.

INTEGRITY

Someone who consistently acted with honesty, transparency and responsibility, earning trust and demonstrating accountability in their work.

LEADERSHIP

Someone who demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing engagement through empowering others, fostering collaboration and driving meaningful impact across Imperia and beyond.

RESPECT

Someone who has consistently shown deep respect for colleagues, fostering an inclusive, supportive and positive environment where everyone feels valued.

WISDOM

Someone who shares knowledge, experience and expertise to help others overcome challenges, offering practical guidance that builds confidence and connects people with the right opportunities

HEARTBEAT

Someone who consistently helps colleagues feel supported, included and valued, providing dependable support and kindness, noticing when help is needed and strengthening the team through reliability

What do I need to know about the Enterprise Awards?

Why should I nominate someone?

By nominating a colleague, you’re not only celebrating their achievements but also helping to build a culture of appreciation across Imperial Enterprise.

If you’ve seen someone demonstrate exceptional dedication, leadership, teamwork, or impact, take a moment to nominate them and ensure their efforts don’t go unnoticed.

What is the nomination process?
  • Complete the short nomination form (Click here) for each category you wish to submit an entry to.
  • Write a compelling explanation with examples/evidence as to why the person you are nominating deserves to win.
  • Both volume and quality of nominations will be considered. 
  • The nominee will not know who nominated them; however, the Awards panel will be aware. 
Who can I nominate?
  • You can nominate full-time, part-time, or casual staff. 
  • You can nominate staff who have been employed by Imperial Enterprise (as of Sunday 1 November 2026)
  • You can nominate members from your own team or any other team within Imperial Enterprise.
  • You can nominate multiple people for the same category.
  • There is no limit on nominations
Who can't I nominate?
  • You cannot nominate external consultants or agencies that work with Imperial Enterprise.
  • You cannot nominate yourself.
  • You cannot be nominated by staff from outside Imperial Enterprise or Imperial.
  • You cannot nominate staff who have left Imperial Enterprise.
  • You cannot nominate the same person for the same category more than once. 
  • You cannot nominate anyone on the judging panel. 
What does a good nomination look like?
  • A good nomination should be approximately 80-120 words (500 characters).
  • A good nomination will reflect what is in the category description. 
  • A great nomination will provide examples.
Who is judging the nominations?
  • The Enterprise Culture Working Group co-leaders will judge the entries:
    • Emily Russell - Commercialisation Officer
    • Michelle Getswa - Partnerships Officer
    • Daisy Gibson - PA and Admin Coordinator
    • Natasha Ahuja - Project Manager
    • Ivona Ryan - Administration Manager
    • Owen Cheshire - Marketing Operations Manager
  • The judges can not nominate themselves, but can submit nominations
  • The judges will notify the panel about the nominations they have submitted to mitigate bias. 
What are the key dates?
  • Nominations open: 9.00 am, Monday 2 November 2026
  • Nominations close: 11.59 pm, Monday 30 November 2026
  • Judging starts: 9.00 am, Tuesday 1 December 2026
  • Judging concludes: 5.00 pm, Monday 7 December 2025
  • Enterprise Awards Celebration: 4.00pm - 6.00 pm, Thursday 10 December 2026,  at WestWorks, 195 Wood Lane (opposite MediaWorks)

2025 Winners

  • COLLABORATION | Outstanding Collaboration: Cheryl Naidu, Marketing and Project Management Officer
  • EXCELLENCE | Excellence in engagement: Aicha El Marsi, Partnerships executive (FoM)
  • IMPACT | Outstanding impact: Hakan Bagci, Partnerships executive (FoM)
  • INNOVATION | Innovation in engagement: Alexandra Halbish Rayner, Science Communication Officer
  • INTEGRITY | Integrity champion: Laura Cabo-Fernandez, Commercialisation Executive
  • LEADERSHIP | Engaged leadership: Azra Awan, Head of Contracts
  • RESEPCT | Respect in action: Nikki Kelly, Operations Manager
  • SUPPORT | Unsung hero: Daisy Gibson, Administration Coordinator

Special category: AWARDS CHAMPION:  Victoria Nicholl, Head of Incubation Services

What should I do if I have questions about the Enterprise Awards?

Please get in touch with the Enterprise Culture Working Group (ECWG) - ecwg@imperial.ac.uk -   if you have any questions, concerns, or issues regarding participation.