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Alumni Awards

2026

The purpose of the University of Girona (UdG) Alumni Awards is to recognise and appraise the impact of UdG degree holders in different areas such as professional, research and knowledge and the social sphere, as well as to strengthen the bond with the institution and promote a feeling of belonging to the UdG.

The goal of the awards is to promote the values of social transformation, innovation and ethics, and to recognise Alumni who have excelled in their professional progress and contributed to society and to the prestige of the university.

Requisites and registration

Requirements:

  • Being UdG Alumni: candidates have to meet the requirements set out in article 3 of the Alumni regulations  and must be registered on the Alumni programme.If you have graduated and are not yet Alumni, register with the UdG Alumni form.
  • Experience: minimum social or professional trajectory is needed of at least 3 years after finalising studies.This requirement must be met when submitting the bid.
  • Not being a full-time public-sector employee at the UdG at the time of application.
  • Having finished their studies before or no later than June 2022.

Enrolment

OPEN CALL

Terms and conditions for applications

Soon

Registration date

Until 10 April 2026

Registration method

Via the electronic register of the University of Girona

Who can apply

UdG Alumni, as indicated inArticle 3 of the Regulations for the UdG Alumni Programme

Documentation required

Application form duly filled in

 Letter of introduction detailing the candidate’s merits, with specific examples of their contributions

Awards ceremony 4 June 2026, 5 pm, Sala de Graus Pep Nadal, Edifici Sant Domènec, Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Tourism, University of Girona.

Awards categories

The awards are given in the following categories, according to the contribution and the trajectory of candidate:

  • Alumni Award for professional trajectory: distinguishing former students who have achieved significant success in their professional trajectory, reflecting the values of the UdG and contributing to its prestige in the professional sphere.
  • Entrepreneurial Alumni Award: designed to distinguish leadership and participation by former students in entrepreneurial projects, innovation, as well as the results obtained; entrepreneurial initiative, impact on society, and where appropriate, business fabric. The company must be constituted and operational, when they apply for the awards.
  • Alumni Award for social commitment and sustainability: to recognise former students who, through their work with projects or entities, have made remarkable contributions to social responsibility, inclusion, sustainability, social activities, cooperation, voluntary work and the improvement of the community.
  • Alumni Award for research and knowledge: to recognise former students who have excelled in research and made significant contributions to the advance of knowledge in their area of expertise.
  • Alumni Award for contribution with the UdG: to recognise former students who have stood out for their collaboration with the University of Girona, bringing value in areas such as teaching, research, the dissemination of knowledge, support for the university community or the promotion of institutional relations.

Recognition award winners

  • Award: the finalist in each category will receive an award of recognition as Outstanding University of Girona Alumni and an honorary recognition giving them the right to decide on the use of 500 euros, which will be transferred directly from the university to an entity with a collaboration agreement with the University of Girona for carrying out solidarity and cooperation activities.Contributions can also be made to the funding project by the university’s Board of Trustees. 
  • Dissemination: award winners will be featured on the UdG website and official communication channels, including the social media of the Social Commitment and Professional Guidance Unit.
  • Awards ceremony: a public awards ceremony will be held where the winners will be able to give a brief explanation of their experience and trajectory.The event will be held in the Sala de Graus Pep Nadal and Claustre de Sant Domènec at the Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Tourism on 4 June.

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