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Alumni Awards 2024

On 07 November 2024, we proudly to be hosted the 3rd annual Alumni Awards ceremony, recognising the incredible achievements and careers of University of Wolverhampton alumni and our dedicated volunteers.

It was an amazing night and you can meet our finalists and winners in their respective categories below.

News of the 2025 Alumni Awards and nomination process will be shared via email, so please ensure your email address us up to date with us. 

 

Our awards and Winners

This award recognises a UK based graduate who has displayed outstanding service to the University in the last 12 months, as an alumni volunteer. Meet the shortlisted finalists:

  • Adedapo Fasinro - WINNER 

Photograph of Adedapo Fasinro standing in a corridor, wearing a black blouse.

Academic Award: Class of 2019

  • Mikhail Smethurst

Mikhail Smethurst in military fatigues posing in front of a wall.

Academic Award: Class of 2015

  • Faizaan Ali

Faizaan Ali in a blue shirt posed against a white backdrop.

Academic Award: Class of 2022

This award recognises a graduate from outside the UK who has displayed outstanding service to the University during the last 12 months, as an alumni volunteer. Meet the shortlisted finalists:

  • Chima Victor Kalu -WINNER 

Chima Kalu standing in front of a framed painting.

Academic Award: Class of 2010

  • Aida Jai

Aida Jais standing next to a window on the upper floor of a building.

Academic Award: Class of 1997

  • Soniya Nigam

Soniya Nigam sitting in an armchair facing the camera.

Academic Award: Class of 2020 and 2021

This award recognises a graduate whose entrepreneurial success stands as an inspiration to others running their own businesses. Meet the shortlisted finalists:

  • Chris Carter - WINNER

Photograph of Chris Carter wearing a black shirt.

Academic Award: Class of 2012

  • Arnold Kakama 

Arnold Kakama standing outside a building in a blue suit.

Academic Award: Class of 2020

  • Chantel Brooks

Side-on photograph of Chantel Brooks in a green outfit.

Academic Award: Class of 2012

 

This award recognises the outstanding service or success of a graduate within the City of Wolverhampton or West Midlands region. Meet the shortlisted finalists:

  • Clare Dickens MBE - WINNER

Photograph of Clare Dickens standing by the wolf statue in the City Campus courtyard.

Academic Award: Class of 2018

  • Nate Ethan Watson

Nate Ethan Watson posed against a pink neon sign, wearing a white jacket.

Academic Award: Class of 2019

  • Kerensa Hodge

Photograph of Kerensa Hodge wearing a black jumper, standing in front of a blackboard lined with terminology related to lighting.

Academic Award: Class of 2021 and 2023

 

This award recognises a graduate who has had a significantly positive impact on the lives of others or that of society. Meet the shortlisted finalists:

  • Nathalie Flores - WINNER

Nathalie Flores standing between two tall hedges, wearing a black blazer with a multicoloured brooch

  • Academic Award - Class of 2016

 

  • Dr Marcel do Nascimento Botelho

Marcel Botelho on a white background wearing a blue shirt and blazer.

  • Academic Award: Class of 2004 & 2008

 

  • Amanda Nkomo

Amanda Nkomo sitting in a white studio, wearing a blue outfit.

  • Academic Award: Class of 2022

This award recognises the accomplishments of a graduate in their chosen profession who showcases a record of remarkable achievements, complemented by a history of outstanding contributions to their profession throughout their career. Meet the shortlisted finalists:

  • Ljubica Butkovic - WINNER

Photograph of Ljubica Butkovic standing amongst trees and foliage.

  • Academic Award: Class of 2013

 

  • Dr Graham Turner

Graham Turner in a white studio wearing a grey suit.

  • Academic Award: Class of 1992

 

  • Joshua Sanga 

Joshua Sanga standing in front of a pale wall.

  • Academic Award: Class of 2016

 

  • Dr Temitope Kayode

Dr Temitope Kayode sitting at a table, wearing a blue coat.

  • Academic Award: Class of 2011

 

This award identifies a graduate aged 29 or under, who has demonstrated excellence in their field considered above and beyond expectation. Meet the shortlisted finalists: 

  • Sabrina Ffrench - WINNER

 

Sabrina Ffrench in a nursing uniform standing in front of a curtain.

  • Academic Award: Class of 2008

 

  • Bisola Olatunji

Bisola Olatunji standing in the Wolverhampton Molineux Stadium, wearing a white blazer.

  • Academic Award: Class of 2021 & 2022

 

  • Toby Crabbe

Toby Crabbe in a black studio wearing a leather jacket.

  • Academic Award: Class of 2023

This award recognises a graduate who has demonstrated exemplary leadership in their profession or industry and fostered a culture of excellence in their field. Meet the shortlisted finalists: 

  • Nely Stephanie Nasir - WINNER
  • Academic Award - Class of 1998

Nely Stephanie Nasir wearing a grey blazer over a black shirt.

  • Rupinder Sandhu
  • Academic Award: Class of 2013 & 2015

Rupinder Sandhu wearing a black blazer and shirt.

  • Dr Jameel Ahmed
  • Academic Award: Class of 2016

Jameel Ahmed wearing a purple shirt, posed over a table with a laptop.

Jameel Ahmed wearing a purple shirt, posed over a table with a laptop.

This award recognises an apprenticeship graduate who has demonstrated outstanding performance or impact in their field of expertise. Meet the shortlisted finalists: 

  • Jack England - WINNER
  • Academic Award - Class of 2021 and 2023 

Jack England, wearing a black jacket, photographed next to a body of water.

  • Leah Green
  • Academic Award: Class of 2021

 

  • Sarah Crowshaw
  • Academic Award: Class of 1996 & 2008

Sarah Crowshaw wearing a black-and-white checked outfit and standing in a garden.

 

 

This prestigious award recognises the outstanding lifetime accomplishments of a graduate for their ongoing and significant contribution to their profession or society since graduating. Candidates must be aged 40 years or older to be nominated for this award. Please note, if you have won this award previously, you are not eligible to be nominated again. Meet the shortlisted finalists: 

  • Dr Adeola Odedina - WINNER
  • Academic Award: Class of 1991

Adeola Odedina wearing multicoloured robes and standing in front of a printed backdrop.

  • Sandra Wallace CBE
  • Academic Award: Class of 1991

Photograph of Sandra Wallace wearing an orange blazer.

  • Razwana Begum Abdul Rahim
  • Academic Award: Class of 1997

Razwana Begum Abdul Rahmin posed for a photograph in a white studio, wearing a peach-coloured headscarf.

  • James Meehan
  • Academic Award: Class of 1992

James Meehan photographed in a white studio.

Alumni Hall of Fame

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Meet our past winners & finalists

Alumni Awards 2023