The Chancellor’s Alumni Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of Roehampton’s alumni. Held on Tuesday 22 October 2024, at the Lime Tree Suite in Elm Grove, the event honoured 20 alumni from 53 years of Roehampton graduates. This year, the Chancellor’s Awards programme was expanded to mark Roehampton’s 20th anniversary.
The winners were grouped into three categories:
Alumni Contribution: recognising the contributions made in their own profession or to the Roehampton community.
- Ann Lennard
- Rio Heriniaina
- Claire Johnson-Tusinska
- Adam Tate
- Sarah Appiah Boateng
- Dr. Mazvita Margaret Machinga
Alumni Innovation and Inspiration, recognising forward-thinking alumni making waves in their industries.
- Miracule Daniel Gavor
- Caroline Read
- Lucas Paoli Itaborahy
- Ehi Braimah
- Michelle Potter
- Rhiannon Lambert
Alumni Achievement, recognising alumni who have made significant achievements in their profession or personal lives.
- Marian Adejokun
- Professor Carrie Winstanley
- Awa Farah
- Jennifer Hurley
- Dr Derek Beaulieu
- Paula Craigie
- Humphrey Aghoghovbia Jr.
- Erica James
The event was hosted by Roehampton’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Richard Keogh. Richard praised the award winners, expressing, ‘It’s important to remember that your connection to Roehampton doesn’t end when you graduate. We now have a rich and vibrant global alumni network that continues to grow. We often speak of the Roehampton community spirit, which lies at the heart of what makes this University so special. We are immensely grateful for the support you, our alumni, provide to one another and to the institution, across generations.’
The event was a true representation of Roehampton’s global alumni community, celebrating and recognising the astounding achievements of alumni and their contributions to the Roehampton community and their professions.