Inspiring others with their bold and inventive thinking, our alumni community are recognised through out the world for their outstanding achievements through the Cranfield University's Aerospace, Aviation and Manufacturing Alumni Awards. 

Nominations for these prestigious alumni awards are now open!

Graduate alumni from the Schools of Aerospace, Transport, and Manufacturing – along with all former schools associated with aerospace and aviation, including the College of Aeronautics and the School of Engineering, can be nominated in the four award categories for Aerospace and Aviation, and two award categories for the Manufacturing awards.

Nomination categories

  • Distinguished Aerospace Alumni Award
  • Excellence in Achievement Awards for Recent Aerospace Graduates
  • Distinguished Aviation Alumni Award
  • Excellence in Achievement Awards for Recent Aviation Graduates
  • Distinguished Manufacturing Alumni Award
  • Excellence in Achievement Awards for Recent Manufacturing Graduates

Over the past 75 years Cranfield has built strong connections with the aerospace and aviation industry focusing on equipping our graduates with the necessary skillset to make a difference in this sector. The alumni awards honour these achievements and continue to inspire the Cranfield community.   

The Distinguished Alumni awards celebrate alumni who have achieved significant success while upholding the highest standards in industry practice. They are also regarded as role models for leadership and have international influence and experience of working across different geographic regions.

The Excellence in Achievement Awards for Recent Graduates recognise alumni who have made significant progress in their careers within ten years of graduating from Cranfield. These awards celebrate those who have the potential to reach the highest levels of success in the future.

Our previous winners have been leading experts in their field, building their careers using the skills they had developed and their experiences during their time at Cranfield. 

Who will you nominate?

For more information on the individual awards, who can be nominated, and tips to make your nominee stand out visit our Aerospace and Aviation Alumni Awards Nominations page or the Manufacturing Alumni Awards Nominations webpage.

Nominations for all alumni awards close at 12:00 GMT 28 February 2022.