Recognising exceptional student and employer contribution to the workplace
The University of Sheffield Careers & Employability Service is pleased to announce that the nominations for the Inspiring Student Worker Awards 2026 are open!
Employers
Do you employ brilliant student casual workers? Do you recognise their exceptional contribution to your workplace? Would you like a chance to thank them? You can nominate them for an award!
The Inspiring Student Worker awards recognise current University of Sheffield students who have excelled in the workplace through a part-time job, short-term internship, vacation work or a summer internship. Students will be awarded for going above and beyond the role on a regular basis, exceeding expectations on a given project and/or making a significant contribution that has had a positive impact on the organisation.
They also recognise outstanding employers who have offered transformative employment opportunities to current University of Sheffield students; who have provided an exceptional commitment to training/development; support diversity initiatives; been flexible around the student's studies; and/or understands the importance of skills development for the student's future career.
Closing date for nominations: Sunday 15th March
Celebration event: Wednesday 6th May
Prizes: Each student category winner and the employer winner will receive a prize.
Categories for student nomination
- Significant Contribution
- Leadership
- Innovation and Problem Solving
- Team Award
Students can also nominate you for the employer award!
Further information about the awards can be found here. If you have any questions please pop into the Employability & Placements Hub in the SU (Monday to Friday 10am - 4:30pm) or contact careers@sheffield.ac.uk.