{"id":1974,"date":"2021-12-07T16:14:45","date_gmt":"2021-12-07T16:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.manchester.ac.uk\/humanities-knowledge-exchange-and-impact\/?p=1974"},"modified":"2021-12-07T16:14:45","modified_gmt":"2021-12-07T16:14:45","slug":"making-a-difference-awards-2022-open-for-entries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.manchester.ac.uk\/humanities-knowledge-exchange-and-impact\/2021\/12\/07\/making-a-difference-awards-2022-open-for-entries\/","title":{"rendered":"Making a Difference Awards 2022 – open for entries"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Do you know somebody who is working to improve the lives of others? Are you making a difference in your local community and beyond? Is there a cause that you think needs to be more widely understood?<\/p>\n

Enter or nominate for a Making a Difference Award!<\/h3>\n

The\u00a0Making a Difference Awards<\/a>\u00a0are back\u00a0open for entries\u00a0and ready to celebrate the achievements of our staff, students, alumni and external partners. The eight award\u00a0categories<\/a>\u00a0acknowledge the difference people are making in their communities and beyond, covering many different types of social responsibility projects and activities. If you, your team or someone you know has made a difference, the\u00a0deadline for applications is January 17 2022.<\/p>\n

Last year\u2019s\u00a0winners<\/a>\u00a0include projects documenting the impact of the pandemic on the lives of people across the UK; engaging young people to celebrate the diverse heritage of South Asian history and culture; innovative learning courses equipping\u00a0and empowering students to take action for sustainable development; and many more.<\/p>\n

Take a look at the statements from our\u00a0previous winners<\/a>\u00a0and highly commended recipients to see how receiving a Making a Difference Award has given them a boost to continue tackling issues they feel passionate about, shone a spotlight on the impact their work has had and inspired further funding opportunities.<\/p>\n

Nalin Thakkar, Vice-President for Social Responsibility spoke of his excitement for the Awards:<\/p>\n

\u201cOur Making a Difference Awards are one of the University\u2019s key events to celebrate the positive impact our staff, students, alumni and external partners are making. As always, I look forward to seeing the wide range of contributions from the University community that our Awards highlight and recognise. I encourage you all to nominate someone who is making a real difference to the lives of others or the environment, whether that be your colleagues, students, or even a self-nomination!\u201d<\/p>\n

All shortlisted nominees will be invited to a high-profile awards ceremony in May 2022 to receive their Award and celebrate their commitment and dedication. The ceremony offers a platform for entrants to raise awareness of their work and celebrate their impressive achievements.<\/p>\n

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Important Information:<\/h4>\n