Topgrad Society of the Year Awards: Applications open

The Topgrad Society of the Year competition is now officially open.

If you are a student and currently manage or are a member of a society at your university, you can apply for the Topgrad Society of the Year Awards.

Participating in these awards can be a great way for your society to gain recognition and access to some amazing opportunities for your society members!

What societies are eligible?

In order to be able to apply your society needs to stand out in one of the following categories:

• Business - Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing societies
• Humanities - Art, History, Languages, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Religion, Theater societies
• Natural and Applied Sciences - Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Medicine societies
• Social Sciences - Anthropology, Education, Geography, Law, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology societies

What will you be assessed on?

Our team of professionals will choose the top societies in each category based on the following criteria:

• The number of members, relative to the university size
• The number of events organized and the quality/content of these events and the speakers invited
• Social media reach (Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram, Tiktok)
• Committee composition with regard to diversity and inclusion

Topgrad has chosen a team of professionals from different industries, currently employed at some of the largest and most prestigious firms in the United Kingdom, to review societies in each category.

What’s in it for you?

Winners in each category will have the chance to gain exclusive sponsorship opportunities, be introduced to some fantastic speakers, receive exposure in our network of over 4000 students, and have an article written about your society and the students that manage it.

How to apply?

If you think your society could be in with a chance of winning, we have prepared an application form for you to complete.

Apply here

Deadline:

All applications must be submitted by the 20th of February, 2023, at 11.00 pm.

The winners in each society category will be announced on the 1st of March, on Topgrad's website.

We’d love to have you on board and to have the chance to get to know your society a little bit better.

If you have any questions or want more information, please don't hesitate to contact info@topgrad.co.uk.