About the Principal's Medals The Principal’s Medal was first awarded in 2008 and is one of the most important ways in which the University recognises professional services, academic colleagues or students who have made outstanding contributions to both the University and wider communities Medal winners Complete list of the winners of the Principal's Medal Awards Nominations process and guidance Nomination criteria and guidance on what information to consider including in your Principal's Medal nomination, along with the nomination form. This section will be made active when the 2026 nominations round opens in May/June 2026 Contact for Principal's Medals Enquiries can be made about the Principal's Medals by email to Nicola Helliwell in the Principal's Office at any time This article was published on 2026-03-05