University of Edinburgh Technician Awards

The UoE Technician Awards aim to recognise the exceptional contributions of technical staff to the University. In particular, they aim to reward those who excel in what they do, who “go the extra-mile” in their work, in their contribution to the life of the University, in their contribution to public engagement and in the provision of support to their colleagues, School etc.

It is anticipated for awards to be awarded once a year as part of the University’s Technician Week.

2025 Technician Awards

Nominations for the 2025 Technician Awards are open!

The UoE Technician Awards aim to recognise the exceptional contributions of technical staff to the University. In particular, they aim to reward those who excel in what they do, who “go the extra-mile” in their work, in their contribution to the life of the University, in their contribution to public engagement and in the provision of support to their colleagues, School etc.

All staff are encouraged to nominate deserving technical staff who have excelled in one of the award categories during the last academic year (2024/2025).

Deadline to nominate: 17:00 on 27 June 2024

Awards will be presented during Technician Week 2025 (1-5 September).

Award Categories

  • Contribution to Research & Innovation
  • Contribution to Community, Culture & Environment
  • Contribution to Learning & Teaching
  • Contribution to Infrastructure & Facilities
  • Apprentice/Trainee Technician

To nominate a technician, and to find out more please visit our Technician Hub SharePoint

 

 

 

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Technician Awards!

2024 Technician Awards

Contribution to Learning & Teaching:

  • Winner: Heather Barker
  • Highly Commended: Abigail Mann, Gary Grobler, Norma Fulton, Rosey McGarry

Contribution to Research & Innovation:

  • Winners: Chloe Smith, Adrian Thomson
  • Highly Commended: Eirini Markou, Lisa McKie

Contribution to Infrastructure & Facilities:

  • Winner: David Brown
  • Highly Commended: Carl Tucker, Tim Booth

Contribution to the University's Community, Culture & Environment:

  • Winner: Kate Walker
  • Highly Commended: Andrea Robertson, Emma Boyd
  • Special Mention: Paul McAleer, Sophie Haupt

Apprentice/Trainee Technician:

  • Winner: Ann Pearce
  • Highly Commended: Liam Slater

2023 Technician Awards

 

2023 Winners

Contributions to Learning & Teaching: Linda Clark and Michael Mullin

Nominees: Juliet Dearden, Andrew Brown, Steven Gourlay, Emma Aitken, Sally Buxton

Contribution to Infrastructure and Facilities: John Blackhurst

Nominee:  Lynne Wylie, Katalin Kis, Anna Raper, Gary Grobler

Contribution to the University's Culture, Community and Environment: Charli Corcoran

Nominees: Eilidh Guild, Sarah Little, Neil Johnston

Contribution to Research and Innovation: Edith Paxton

Nominee: Marianne Keith, Ebba Orjefelt, Nela Fialova, Lynn McTeir, Lorna Taylor

Apprentice/Trainee Technician: Matthew Proudfoot

Nominees: Andy Fisher, Holly Morton, Rosey McGarry

Award Categories