The Bristol SU: 50 Most Influential list recognises the students and student groups that have had an extraordinary impact in our community.
We’re spotlighting and celebrating the efforts, talent, and achievements of individual and collective students from this year.
Remarkable student leaders, organisers and groups go to lengths every day to have lasting positive impacts on their communities, and we want to celebrate them.
Do you know someone who could make it as one of the 50 most influential individual students or groups here in Bristol? Are you one of those people?
There’s no one way to make the list, our judges will evaluate against 10 key criteria but will also consider unique submissions. Simply tell us why this individual or group is deserving of being recognised as one of the most Influential at the University of Bristol in 2024/25.
Here are the 10 key criteria points to consider alongside the nomination:
- Impact: activity having significant influence - whether through breadth or depth of engagement
- Innovation: unique or extraordinary ideas
- Community: demonstrating a significant, positive social impact
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: creating safe and welcoming environments for all
- Wellbeing: a commitment to supporting people
- Leadership: demonstrating excellent group motivation or collaboration
- Sustainability: demonstrating a commitment to sustainable actions
- Fun: creating joy or entertainment
- Ambition: being especially creative or determined to reach their goal
- Success: exceptional achievements
FAQs
1. Can I nominate myself, or is it better to have a nominator?
We don’t mind whether someone nominates you, or if you write it yourself.
What does help? A tightly-written nomination that provides key details on the activity (e.g. numbers of people involved, long term impact).
2. Do I have a better chance of making the list if I get multiple people to repeatedly nominate me?
No, we’re on the search for quality, not quantity! So, there’s no need to ask people to repeatedly nominate you as we won’t consider the volume or number of nominations in our final decisions.
3. How do I get on the list?
Our judges will evaluate your nomination based on 10 key criteria, which you can use as a guide when submitting your nomination. However, we will also consider exceptional submissions that may cover only one of these criteria but stand out in its own right.
4. How and when will I know if I’ve made the list?
Nomination submissions will close on Friday 11 April. We’ll then announce the final winners on Thursday 8 May.
5. What will I get if I win?
There is so much on offer if you end up being one of our Most Influential Students of 2025. Take a look at what you’re in with a chance of winning here:
- Personalised LinkedIn recommendation from a Senior SU Staff member
- Professional Headshot
- Hosted on SU Most Influential webpage 24/25
- Widespread promotion of your achievements across SU and University platforms
- Celebration Drinks Reception
- Official printed certificate
- Personalised winner's assets for social media
6. Who will be judging my submission?
Your submission will be judged by a panel consisting of a mix of Bristol SU staff and Officers. They will use the provided criteria to shortlist nominations. It's important to include as much detail as possible in your submission, as there’s no guarantee that the panel members will be familiar with your work. They will only be allowed to use the information you provide in your submission to guide their decisions.
