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Lord Dearing Awards

Running since 1999, the Lord Dearing Awards recognise and celebrate the world-class contributions of University colleagues who enhance the student learning experience. The awards are open to those directly involved in teaching and learning, as well as colleagues in roles that support learning or the student experience, including professional services, technical, and support staff.

The award panel comprises senior colleagues from across the University, Vice-Provosts for Teaching and Learning from UNNC and UNM, representatives from Technical Services and Professional Development, and is chaired by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience.

In 2025/26, up to 15 awards in total will be conferred across individual and team categories. Further guidance for nominees is available on the (LDA 2025/26 Panel).

Please scroll down to find key dates and note the submission deadline.

Nomination Information

Nominating an individual or team 

If you would like to nominate an individual or team, please do so via the . You will be asked to provide your details, the details of the nominee, and the reason for your nomination (selected from a list of options).

Nominee information

Nominees will receive an email notification of their nomination and will be asked to confirm whether they intend to proceed with an award submission. Once confirmed, nominees can begin preparing their submission as outlined under the Application Stage opposite.

Only the narrative element of the application is scored and forms the basis of award decisions. Nominations that complete all requirements of the submission process will progress to the interim and final panels for review (see Panel and outcomes stage opposite).

Nominees that progress to award will receive an electronic certificate. A printed version of the digital certificate will also be provided at an award event.

Individual award certificates are issued in the name of the individual recipient; team award certificates are issued in the name of the team.

Resources

All resources for nominees, including Lord Dearing Award eligibility criteria and professional dialogue, narrative, and 360 review guidance and past training, can be found on the .