Every year, The Times Higher Education Awards offer an opportunity to celebrate the extraordinary things taking place within UK universities, and the Technician Commitment is delighted to be sponsoring the Outstanding Technician of the Year category for the fourth year running.
The THE Awards are free to enter and open to anyone involved in higher education across the UK and Ireland. Nominations will open on 7 April and the winners will be revealed at an Awards ceremony on 17 November 2022.
Outstanding Technician of the Year Award, sponsored by the Technician Commitment
This award recognises technicians whose exceptional practical skills, commitment and vision have enabled the highest quality teaching, research or knowledge transfer. It is open to technicians working in any discipline in UK or Irish universities and research institutes. Entries can be made by institutions, technicians themselves, their colleagues or students, and testimonies must be provided as part of the supporting documentation.
Recognise the contribution of a technician you know
We encourage all our supporters and signatory organisations to consider nominating a colleague, someone in their technical teams or indeed themselves for the award. It’s a fantastic way to recognise the contribution of a technician, show appreciation for a colleague, or throw light on a particularly impactful project.
When considering making a nomination, you might want to recognise:
- A technician's essential contribution to a project or ongoing piece of work. How was the impact evaluated?
- How the nominee works with academics, students and others to build a strong working environment in which all parties thrive.
- If innovations or efficiencies have been delivered, tell us how this has been done.
- Beyond the day-to-day role, has the nominee been involved in building a strong community of technicians within an institution, or undertaken other activities in line with the aims of the Technician Commitment?
- Does the nominee represent technical staff on institutional committees or boards? If so, explain how they have successfully brought the technician's voice to its decision-making.
Visit the THE Awards website to learn more.
