We know you've all been patiently waiting... here are the nominees for the Volunteer Awards 2026!
We want to thank each and every one of you that submitted nominations for the award ceremony. These awards would not be possible without the effort and time of those who sent in thoughtful comments and wonderful stories about our students, volunteers and societies who go above and beyond here at Heriot-Watt.
At last, here is the shortlist for the 2026 Volunteer Awards, well done to you all!
The 2026 Volunteer Awards
Undergraduate Representative of the Year
Postgraduate Taught Representative of the Year
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Ayesha Heeba
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Madan Niranjan Rudrappa
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Vignesh Kumar
Postgraduate Research Representative of the Year
Department Officer of the Year
Open Door Award
Community Engagement Award
Innovation in Sustainability Award
Principal’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Student Community
Principal’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community
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Film Society
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Indian Society
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Jaanvi Joshi
Stefan Kay Volunteer of the Year
Scottish Boarders Campus Champion Award
Changemaker of the year
Union Volunteer of the Year
Society Leader of the Year
Event of the Year
New Society of the Year
Society of the Year