Recognising excellence, celebrating impact

Cranfield's Alumni Awards honour the outstanding achievements of our global alumni community. Each year, we celebrate individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact in their industries—champions of progress who exemplify Cranfield’s values on the world stage.

By nominating a fellow alumnus, you help shine a spotlight on the incredible contributions of Cranfield graduates. These awards not only recognise individual success but also showcase the impact of our alumni across diverse sectors.

Why nominate?

  • Celebrate success – Recognise an outstanding peer who has made a real difference in their field.
  • Raise your course’s profile – Highlight the achievements of Cranfield graduates and the influence of your course.
  • Strengthen the alumni community – Inspire future generations by showcasing the influence of a Cranfield education.

Award categories

Each year, in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences we present two prestigious awards across each of five thematic areas:

  • Distinguished Alumni Award – Recognising alumni who have achieved sustained professional success at the highest levels.
  • Excellence in Achievement Award for Recent Graduates – Celebrating alumni who have made significant early-career impact within ten years of graduating.

Make a nomination

Do you know a Cranfield graduate whose achievements deserve recognition? Nominate them today and help us celebrate the remarkable impact of our alumni community. You can read the eligibility criteria and some helpful tips for making your nomination on our Nominations page.